Eligible expenses are those associated with the removal of personal, professional and household effects, storage costs and temporary accommodation. An allowance in accordance with the University's policy on relocation expenses and the following schedule will be paid. Assistance towards Relocation Expenses will normally not be given. It should be noted that the University's contribution towards an appointee's relocation expenses may be considered taxable income by the Australian Taxation Office. For this reason, the appointee should retain all relevant receipts so that these might be submitted to the Taxation Office if necessary.
Appointees are to obtain two quotations prior to relocation.
Payment will be based on the lower quotation and receipts. If an increase in the level of contribution above the maximum relocation allowance is sought, a documented case should be made. Subject to the availability of funds approval may be for the excess or some lesser amount. If currency conversion calculations are necessary, the mean of the Bank Buying and Selling Rates at the date of payment will be used.