Reimbursement of expenses
Teaching Service
An employee may be eligible for reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the course of his or her authorised duties in the following circumstances:
- expenses associated with an overnight absence from home or part day duties away from the normal work location;
- travel and removal expenses on relocation ;
- expenses incurred in using private vehicles;
- expenses incurred to travel to attend an interview;
- other out of pocket expenses considered necessary and reasonable.
Reimbursement of expenses is subject to the requirements of Part 7 of Order 199. Further information regarding the rates for the reimbursement of expenses is set out in the Department’s Personal Expenses Guidelines.
For comprehensive policy and information concerning reimbursement of expenses for school based staff, select the link to Reimbursement of Expenses under 'Procedures and Forms' below which covers the following areas:
- Personal expenses
- Use of private motor vehicle
- Relocation expenses
- Expenses to attend interview
- Domestic or international travel
- Other expenses
Teaching Service | Public Service Staff
Other Resources
Policy and Guidelines
- Reimbursement of expenses guide (Last updated 14 September 2009)
Procedures & Forms
- Application to use a private vehicle on official duty (Word - 111Kb)
- ATO Reasonable Allowance Rates (Updated July 2009) (EduLibrary - EduMail Username and password required)
- Mileage Rates (Updated July 2009) (EduLibrary - EduMail Username and password required)
- Application for payment of relocation expenses (Word - 441Kb)
Legislation
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