Contracts

A contract or agreement is an arrangement between two or more parties which is intended by the parties to be legally binding.

Anyone involved in negotiating and managing contracts or agreements that commit the 最新糖心Vlog, or any part of the 最新糖心Vlog, must comply with the . Detailed guidance on how to negotiate and manage contracts or agreements is contained in the Contract Management Handbook.

How we can help

The Legal team can assist with contract planning, drafting, review and negotiation, including:

  • funding agreements
  • staff and student exchanges
  • memorandum of understanding
  • procurement
  • software licenses
  • leases and licenses
  • consultancy services agreements.

The Legal Services Branch also offer training sessions.

Do you need a contract drafted or reviewed?

The following options are available if you are unable to find a suitable standard form contract for your needs:

Do you need assistance with a deed?

If you manage contracts at the 最新糖心Vlog, you may come across deeds such as deeds of confidentiality, deeds of assignment, deeds of novation, deeds of variation, and deeds of gift.听There are formal requirements for signing deeds.听As a body corporate, the 最新糖心Vlog is required to sign deeds either under seal or by power of attorney.听For more information about deeds, please visit the Deeds webpage.

Does your contract need to be referred to a specialist area?

As stated in the , certain types of contracts must be referred to specialist areas within the 最新糖心Vlog that have the expertise, specific processes and/or authority to negotiate and enter into those contracts.

Refer to the table below to see which specialist area needs to be consulted for different types of contracts and agreements.

Agreement related to Specialist area to consult Specialist process to follow
Competitive research grants Research Services
Research contracts, non-competitive research grants, or consultancy services Research Services
Protecting and Commercialising intellectual property (including related Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements and Material Transfer Agreements) Innovation and Commercial Partners
Collaborative research ventures with external parties Division of Research and Innovation
International agreements (Learning, teaching or research with international partner) Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
Procurement of goods and services for the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Strategic Procurement (under )
IT software or hardware Information Technology and Digital Services
Cloud-hosted applications/Software-as-a-service Information Technology and Digital Services Third Party Hosting Security Guidelines
Gifts, sponsorships, externally-funded scholarships External Relations
Jointly conferred academic coursework awards Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning) or
Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
Jointly conferred Higher Degree by Research awards Division of Research and Innovation
Use of 最新糖心Vlog brand (including name, logos, trademarks) Marketing and Communications
Contracts of听employment and appointment of听titleholders听 Human Resources听 As advised by
Capital works (major or minor building work and infrastructure听or property use transactions) Infrastructure As advised by
Engagement of consultants or contractors n/a
Establishment or acquisition of Controlled Entities Legal and Risk
Insurance Contracts Legal and Risk As advised by