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The University normally provides financial assistance to employees who are required to relocate to take up appointment at the University. This normally applies to employees whose appointment at the University is for a period of at least two years, however the Category 4 Delegate or above may waive this eligibility requirement in exceptional circumstances. The University bases its financial assistance upon the cost of relocation to the Toowoomba, Springfield or Fraser Coast Campus or surrounds. This reflects the University's expectation that employees will live amongst the local community serviced by USQ.
Financial assistance covers:
- travelling costs (equivalent to direct route economy class airfare),
- removal expenses (based on distance relocated for domestic appointees, and a cubic metre maximum for international appointees),
- insurance of effects during storage (maximum of $500 for domestic and $1000 for international appointees), and
- settling in expenses (between $450 and $900 depending upon the number of persons relocating).
In exceptional circumstances the Category 4 Delegate or above may waive the maximum limit and approve the full cost of removal expenses. To be considered for financial assistance, new appointees must provide at least two quotations for removal of household furniture and personal effects on a door-to-door basis to the appropriate Category 4 Delegate or above for consideration and receipts will be required for reimbursement of other expenses.
When a continuing employee voluntarily terminates their employment with the University within three years of commencing duties for any reason other than ill health or conclusion of a fixed-term contract, they may be required to repay an amount of the expenses as determined by the University. |