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The University has improved the Conflicts of Interest policy and process for staff to declare an actual, perceived or potential conflict of interest. The new streamlined approach will enable greater transparency and action in managing conflict of interest risk for the University.

What has changed?

• New online Declaration of Interests form
• A clear set of criteria, which determines who’s required to complete an annual declaration of interest
• An automated annual email notice to staff who are required to submit a declaration of interest

Who is required to complete an annual declaration of interest?
Annual declarations are required from those in the following positions:

• All staff with a HEW Classification Level 10 or greater
• All Level E Academics
• All Financial Services staff
• All HR Payroll staff

These positions have been assessed by the Vice-Chancellor as warranting an annual declaration based on the potential for conflict of interest.

When will the change happen?
Staff required to submit an annual declaration according to the new criteria, will receive an email on Monday 27 March that provides further information on the process.

You may also be nominated by the Faculty to complete a declaration of interest given the specific nature of your role and/or circumstances e.g. decision-making on tenders or student admissions. If you are nominated, please refer to the University’s Policy on Conflicts of Interest and access the online declaration form via a link on the policy website.  This link will go live on Monday 27 March.

Questions?
For further information refer to our FAQs .

If you need advice on whether to declare an interest or in planning how to manage a conflict, contact the Risk and Legal team at [email protected] .

If you have any questions about the online form or have specific queries about the process, contact [email protected] .