Document Currently Under Consultation
Current Status: Sent For Approval - with Sponsor 2 October 2025
Federation University Australia aims to provide a safe and equitable parking service for its staff, students, visitors and service providers. Parking is allocated to ensure the safety of users and access for emergency services.
This procedure applies to all University staff, students, visitors and service providers across all campuses.
| Term | Definition |
| Permit Zone 1 | Reserved spaces for official purposes. For example, VIPs, Council members and similar. |
Permit Zone 4 |
Spaces for those permit holders between the hours displayed on the parking signs. Please note: Staff who use a University owned vehicle are permitted to park in Zone 4 permit areas if spaces are available. |
Permit Zone 7 |
Spaces for permit holders who pay the prescribed fee to do so between the hours displayed on the parking signs. |
| Resident Student Permit | Unreserved spaces for resident students in residence parking areas. |
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Accessible Parking Australian Disability Parking (ADP) and Double Time (DT) Permits |
An ADP permit can be used and allows the permit holder to:
A valid ADP permit must be displayed to park in these areas. A Federation University parking permit is not required. If an accessible parking space is unavailable, vehicles displaying a valid disabled permit may also park in Zone 7 or Zone 4 permitted areas. A DT permit allows the permit holder, as the driver or passenger, to park in a standard parking bay for double the time on the parking sign. Vehicles displaying a DT permit are permitted to park in a Zone 7 or Zone 4 permitted areas. |
| Loading Zones | Reserved for loading/unloading of goods/services for commercial and University operations vehicles only. |
| Cycle Areas | Authorised places for motorcycles and bicycles free of charge. |
| Emergency Vehicles Only | Spaces reserved for emergency vehicles only. |
| Free Parking Areas | Designated parking areas other than reserved permit and restricted areas are free of charge. |
| Casual Parking Permits | Spaces for permit holders who pay the prescribed fee through the OPark App to do so between the hours displayed on the parking signs. |
The following are considered permit zones:
- Permit Zone 1
- Permit Zone 4
- Permit Zone 7
- Disabled Persons Only
Parking on areas not defined as a carpark e.g. grassed areas or nature strips is not permitted. Drivers who park in areas where parking is not permitted will be issued with an infringement notice.
Restrictions and penalties apply to permit zones during the designated times and days.
The type of permit zone and the hours applicable are clearly identified with signage indicating the days and times that restrictions apply.
Parking is not permitted in parking areas that are designated as a permit zone during the defined hours unless the vehicle has been registered on the OPark App, VPermit account or has been issued with a valid VPermit.
Number plate recognition is being used on University property to control parking in permit zones. Drivers who park in permit zones whilst restrictions are enforced must obtain a permit. Non permit holders will be issued with an infringement notice
These conditions apply for both for short term parking and permit holders in restricted parking zones.
Vehicles can only park in the relevant permit zone once registered through the OPark App or the VPermit account.
Permits are only valid on vehicle number plates registered within the OPark App or VPermit account.
Vehicles parking in a permit area who do not have a valid permit may incur a parking infringement notice and payment will be pursued by the University.
There are only a limited number of permits available.
Property and Infrastructure Offices
Berwick Campus, Ground Floor Foyer, Building 903
Mt Helen Campus, East Terrace, Building G
SMB Campus, Lydiard Street South, Building E
Payments for permits are made through the VPermit.
University parking permit payments must not be paid for from University funds.
Permits may be paid for by salary deduction if the applicant is an eligible staff member. Staff employed on a short-term basis may not eligible to salary sacrifice.
When leaving employment at the University, staff should log into their VPermit account. Refunds for an unused portion of the year will be provided on a pro rata basis upon request.
| Permit Held | Parking Allocation |
| Zone 1 | All permit zones - all sites |
| Zone 4 | Zone 4 - all sites |
| Zone 7 | Zone 7 and 4 - all sites |
| Resident Student Permit | FedLiving Carparks - home campus only |
Casual paid parking is available for University staff, students visitors and external service providers and are obtained by downloading the OPark App where payment can be made via credit card.
For current parking permit costs, refer to the following link - Parking Permit Fees
Parking infringements must be paid within 28 days of the date the infringement notice was issued. Failure to pay infringements may result in legal action and further costs unless a Request for Waiving of Parking Infringement form has been lodged.
Where a Request for Waiving of Parking Infringement has been denied the applicant will be advised of the due date for payment of the Infringement amount.
Students or staff experiencing financial difficulty should apply for special consideration in writing to Property and Infrastructure.
Email: PropertyInfrastructure@federation.edu.au
Phone: 03 5327 9520
- Chief Operating Officer (as the Approval Authority) is responsible for monitoring the implementation, outcomes and scheduled review of this procedure.
- Executive Director, Transformation, Assets and Commercial (as the Document Owner) is responsible for maintaining the content of this procedure as delegated by the Chief Operating Officer.
The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for -
- the care, control and regulation of Universityproperty for parking;
- administering the policies and procedures governing the conditions of parking on campus;
- the assessment of fees and charges for parking on University property;
- the collection of fees and charges for parking on University property together with any necessary ancillary information;
- the issuing of parking permits;
- determining and promulgating;
- the date or dates for the payment of fees and charges;
- the manner in which fees and charges are to be paid;
- the circumstances in which a person may be entitled to a refund of the whole or portion of the fees and charges paid;
- the authorisation and enforcement of penalties to be applied by the University in respect of any vehicle parked on University property in contravention of the University’s relevant legislation, policies and procedures; and
- the authorisation of Infringement Officers.
This procedure will be communicated throughout the University community via:
- A FedNews announcement for all staff and students and on the ‘Recently Approved Documents’ page on the University’s Policy Central website.
The Parking Procedure will be implemented throughout the University via:
- An Announcement Notice under the University's news website (both Staff and Student News)
- The University’s Policy Library - ‘Recently Approved Documents’
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