The University of New South Wales - Finance

Travel is an important part of University activity and UNSW promotes the community and international engagement which travel provides. UNSW also has a duty to staff and students who travel, to ensure travel related risks are identified and treated. 

 

Travel related issues are overseen by various Business Units, and staff and students who travel should be aware of the University requirements regarding  travel permissions and funding. Travel approvals for both staff and students must be granted by the appropriate supervisory staff and the sites below should be accessed by the UNSW traveler as part of the planning process.

 

 

 

Permission for all travel must be obtained by the appropriate supervisor, however, some  destinations require notification to the Risk Management Unit for approval to travel. Current regions requiring Risk Management  Unit notification include:

 

-  Indonesia

-  The Middle East

- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) travel prohibitions

 

All UNSW staff and students traveling to any countries or regions listed above must contact the Risk Management Unit (h.rosenthal@unsw.edu.au) prior to departure with information regarding their departure dates and destinations. The Risk Management Unit advises all staff and students to use UNSW approved travel agents when arranging UNSW business related travel.

 

 

For information on the UNSW corporate travel insurance program, please consult the RMU Insurance Page.

 

 

This site will update the business traveler on the latest UNSW travel advisories or special restrictions/warnings on  corporate travel. The site is updated as global events change. For current information, please contact the Director of Risk Management at: (02) 9385 1414.

 

 

 

Travel can introduce staff and students to a wide range of risks not encountered on a UNSW campus.

 

For travel or field activities where the levels of risk exceed those found on UNSW campuses, the Risk Management Unit recommends that a risk assessment be conducted.  Risk assessments must be conducted by the individual or group engaged in the off-campus activities, and reviewed by the responsible UNSW Supervisor or Academic Advisor.  Records of the risk assessment should be retained by the Supervisor or Academic Advisor.

 

 

Simple Travel Risk Assessment Form    This risk assessment should be used for those traveling overseas on UNSW business where the risks would be greater than those found on campus but not regarded as excessively hazardous.

 

Generic Risk Assessment and Control Form This risk assessment should be performed when undertaking a new activity which could result in injury or illness to staff or students.

 

Fieldwork Risk Safety Guide   A detailed guide for all UNSW staff and students participating in extensive fieldwork on behalf of UNSW in remote locations.