• Section 1 - Preamble
• Section 2 - Purpose
• Section 3 - Scope
• Section 4 - Policy
• Section 5 - Procedure
• Requirements for the reimbursement of tuition fees related to Study support — (Professional staff)
• Private vehicle use
• Use of Non-University mobile communication devices
• Claim for reimbursement
• Section 6 - Definitions

Section 1 - Preamble

(1) This Procedure is effective from 19 October 2017.

(2) This Procedure includes the following schedules:

1. Schedule A: Reimbursement of Travel, Relocation/Onboarding Expenses
2. Schedule B: Study Support Reimbursement.

Section 2 - Purpose

(3) This Procedure outlines the criteria for the reimbursement of business expenses to University staff.

Section 3 - Scope

(4) This Procedure applies to all eligible fixed term and continuing staff of the University.

Section 4 - Policy

(5) This Procedure is pursuant to the Business Expenses policy.

Section 5 - Procedure

(6) The Head of Organisational Unit has the authority to approve the reimbursement of the following expenses:

1. onboarding expenses
2. study support (Professional staff)
3. safety glasses (required for use in laboratories and workshops)
4. professional association fees
5. childcare and carer expenses
6. travel expenses
7. parking or public transport usage
8. use of mobile communication device
9. use of private vehicle.

Requirements for the reimbursement of tuition fees related to Study support — (Professional staff)

(7) Professional staff must provide:

1. a receipt of HELP payment or tuition fees paid
2. evidence of successful completion of each semester/trimester's course of study
3. proof that the course being undertaken at an external institution is not available at Deakin. (Refer to Deakin undergraduate and postgraduate courses.)

(8) The Head of Organisational Unit can approve reimbursements where:

1. staff are voluntarily undertaking study that either relates to the work they currently perform for the University or for study that will assist in their career progression at Deakin;
2. a receipt of HELP payment or tuition fees paid is supplied;
3. prior approval of course of study was obtained; and
4. evidence of successful completion of each semester/trimester's course of study is supplied.

(9) Upon approval of a Professional staff member's application for study support, a copy of the application form must be provided to the Human Resources Division (HRD) for recording in the DeakinPeople and for reporting purposes.

Private vehicle use

(10) Use of private or hire vehicle must be approved in advance of use by the Manager wherever possible.

(11) Staff will be reimbursed at a rate of 65 cents per kilometre.

(12) Claims for reimbursement must be submitted through DeakinPeople and approved by the staff member's manager within one month of the date of incurrence.

Use of Non-University mobile communication devices

(13) The reimbursement of claims by staff to do with the reasonable and genuine business use of personal mobile communication devices is subject to the Corporate Mobile Communication Devices procedure.

(14) Staff must obtain in principle approval from the relevant manager prior to incurring the costs.

Claim for reimbursement

(15) To claim for reimbursement of expenses, staff should follow the process outlined in the Expense Reimbursements guide, or the relevant procedure. The claim will be considered and may be approved by the relevant Head of Organisational Unit.

(16) Casual Academic staff are eligible for reimbursement of completion of academic induction or professional learning and development activities in accordance with the Casual Staff Employment procedure.

Section 6 - Definitions

(17) For the purpose of this Procedure:

1. onboarding expenses: the packing and removal of household items, loading, freight charge, insurance of goods in transit, storage of household items for a period not exceeding two months, temporary accommodation for a period not normally exceeding two weeks, other settling assistance services and removal broker charges. Sale tax or duties on imported goods remain the responsibility of the appointee.