As a leading Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) organisation, Federation University is deeply committed to embedding reconciliation and Indigenous matters throughout all areas of the University. Our key policy areas will complement and engage with our RAP and several Indigenous strategies in across the University.

Federation University Australia acknowledge that modern day slavery and the exploitation of an individual’s rights and freedoms is a complex global issue. We are committed in doing our part to identify and prevent instances of modern slavery in all forms.

Federation University  is committed to improving the sustainability performance of the organisation through promoting a culture of sustainability, managing our operations in a manner that minimises our environmental and social impacts and enabling the integration of sustainability principles and practices into teaching and learning, research and community engagement.

The university will meet this commitment by:

Federation University is committed to the appropriate utilisation, allocation and management of space in support of the teaching and research goals and objectives of the University.

As the University’s physical space is a valuable asset, this policy and its associated procedures and operations manuals endeavour to maximise efficiencies of use through effective facilities management strategies and sustainable planning for all its current and future operations.

This policy applies to all physical spaces owned or operated by the University and utilised by members of the University’s community whether for learning and teaching, research, administration or other operational purposes. This policy does not apply to properties managed or utilised by partner provider organisations.

As far as reasonably practicable, a safe, secure and crime-free environment for all members of its community is provided by Security Services. Federation University Security Services apply to:

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Federation University expects reasonable and appropriate use of Information Technology Services and associated systems. This policy, combined with procedures and other mandated documents, provides direction regarding acceptable use of all computing and communications facilities provided by the University.  It applies to all users and includes the implementation of measures to protect corporate Information Technology Services ITS systems, services and equipment of Federation University.  

The University will take reasonable and necessary steps to ensure information security protection. Information Security Classifications and associated access will enable appropriate management of information including securing the University’s assets against theft, fraud, malicious or accidental damage and breach of privacy or confidentiality.  This includes the protection of the University from damage or liability arising from the use of ITS facilities for purposes contrary to Federation University Australia Legislation and Policies.

The University has a variety of procedures, manuals and work instructions developed to ensure the integrity, authenticity, availability, access, confidentiality and security of data produced and/or utilised, minimising duplication and fragmentation and introducing internal controls to mitigate identified risks.

At Federation University, Information will be:

Federation University operates under a set of Information Technology rules and requirements covering information privacy, material and data copyright, information security, control and use of intellectual property and records management.

Federation University will implement and action procedures, manuals and support documents to ensure all information is captured accurately and completely and managed throughout its lifecycle.

Federation University will provide access to formal or informal learning material to ensure staff have the knowledge, competencies, and ability to interact with information in their roles.

Federation University expects clear and transparent Finance Management practices, consistent with relevant state and federal legislation and appropriate regulatory bodies.  This policy sets out the direction regarding the collection, distribution of funds, allocation of purchasing cards and acceptable use.  Collection of revenue or cash equivalent, student fees management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting (internal and external), debt management, investment, procurement of goods and services, purchasing of university motor vehicles, travel, and asset management.

The University will take reasonable and necessary steps to ensure financial management of accounts, budgets including securing the University’s assets against theft, fraud, and breach of privacy or confidentiality to Federation University Australia Legislation and Policies. System will be in place to maintain the integrity, authenticity, availability, access, confidentiality and security of financial data produced and/or utilised by the University through minimising duplication and introducing internal controls to mitigate identified risks.

Federation University Finance data will be:

A University wide approach is taken to Project Management, applied across all University Portfolios for all University staff and Associates to comply with, regardless of monetary value and size.

All projects that are considered to be of ‘Medium’ or above risk level, at an institutional level via Audit and Risk Committee, as defined by University Risk Management documents, are to comply with this policy.

The Project Management Framework is based on the universal principles of the PMBOK® guide and PRINCE-II® methodology, in conjunction with the University’s policy, procedures and guidelines. This framework for Project Management is based on the generic process flows of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling & Monitoring and Closing IPECC.

The objectives of the University’s project management process are to ensure that:

In order to achieve these objectives, the elements of this Project Management Policy must be included in the initiation, planning, and execution of all major projects.

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