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Room Bookings
Procedure for Requesting Ad Hoc & Casual Room Bookings
Southern Cross University staff and students wishing to book a room at Lismore, Gold Coast – Beachside, Tweed Heads – Lakeside, Tweed Heads – Riverside or Port Macquarie campuses should download the Casual Room Hire/Booking Form, complete it then email it to the Timetable Unit for processing. A confirmation email will be sent.
The Timetable Unit will oversee bookings and any further assistance or follow up that may be necessary can be directed to the Timetable Officer on 02 6620 3708.
External Booking of Campus Facilities - Lismore and Gold Coast
If you are a group or organisation EXTERNAL to the University, you should download the Casual Room Hire/Booking Form, complete it then email it to the Timetable Unit for processing. Emailing the form is preferred. A confirmation email will be sent.
Venue Hire Cost
Hire charges are based on the type of venue and fit out of the space. There is no additional cost for use of the audio-visual equipment where it is supplied as standard with the room.
Additional charges will apply if the services of an Audio Visual technician are required/compulsory, or if extra cleaning or equipment is requested for your event. There may also be additional cost for security or other items.
ROOM TYPE/SEATS (capacity)
ROOM HIRE FIRST FOUR (4) HOURS
ROOM HIRE THEREAFTER/ HOUR
Technical/Other Allowances Per Hour
NORMAL TUTORIAL (1-50)
$50.00 + GST
$20.00 + GST
N/A
FLAT TEACHING SPACE (51-100)
$100.00 + GST
$40.00 + GST
TIERED THEATRE (80-220)
$250.00 + GST
$60.00 + GST
HEW 5 level 4 Rate.
Y BLOCK HALF THEATRE (250)
$275.00 + GST
$75.00 + GST
HEW 5 level 4 Rate.
Y BLOCK THEATRE (500)
$550.00 + GST
$150.00 + GST
HEW 5 level 4 Rate.
P BLOCK SPORTS HALL (P123)
$200.00 + GST
$75.00 + GST
N/A
N, S, Z LABORATORIES
$275.00 + GST
$100.00 + GST
HEW 5 Level 4
D BLOCK STUDIOS
$250.00 + GST
$50.00 + GST
N/A
GCB TUTORIAL ROOMS (30-60)
$100 + GST
$25 + GST
N/A
GCB A129 MULTIPURPOSE ROOM (60 T/C or 90 Seats)
$120 + GST
$40 + GST
N/A
GCB LECTURE THEATRE (116)
$200 + GST
$60 + GST
HEW 5 level 4 Rate.
B223 Staff training Computer Lab
$600 per day
Book through Technology Services
* NOTE: THESE FEES ARE CURRENT AS AT 16/4/2012 * These fees are subject to change without notice.
Service and Facility Fee
It is necessary to ensure that rooms are open, available and clean. A Service and Facility Fee may be charged on all bookings to cover a standard open and close and clean of your venue if required.
The fee for Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm is $125 + GST The fee for after hours and weekend bookings is $215 + GST
When a room booking fee waiver is applied to a booking the Service and Facility Fee may still apply.
Technical/Other Allowances per hour
Some venues require the attendance of Technical Support Staff or software installation and hirers will be charged for this assistance.
External bookings after hours or on weekend may attract the following fees in addition to Room Hire charges and Service and Facility fees.
Audio Visual Technical Support
Audio Visual Technical Support is generally charged at Higher Education Worker Level 5 Year 4 rates. A minimum 4 hour callout period applies as follows. First 2 hours charged at time and 1/2, second 2 hours double time for evening and Saturday overtime. Double time all hours on Sunday.
Laboratory Support
Lab Fee Tech Setup of HEW 5 Level 4 of minimum 3 hours. Plus $150 fee for miscellaneous items
Computer Lab Bookings and Software
Bookings of Computer Labs during the Study Session is generally not permitted, however a Staff Training Lab may be available. This is booked through Technology Services. Contact Jenelle Mead on 02 6620 3182
Minimal software loading - no costs; otherwise an hourly rate applies - Full costing and charging will be completed and approved by Technology Services