All international students in Australia require a valid student visa to study in Australia. The is called  Student Visa (Subclass 500), this visa can be applied for online via the creation of an ImmiAccount. Before you apply for an Australian Student visa should visit the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship webpage and search for Subclass 500 Student visa for more details.  Before you apply, you’ll need a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) from PIA, this is confirming that you have been accepted into a PIA course. You will also need to pay a deposit towards your tuition fees as outlined in the letter of offer.

There are specific steps involved in applying for your Student visa these steps are clearly detailed on the Department of Home Affairs website under the section step by step.

Once you have your visa, you should check Department of Home Affairs website under the section when you have this visa and make sure that you have completed each of the steps before travelling to Australia. This information may change from time to time so it is important that you refer to the Department of Home Affairs website to up to date and current information.

Once you Arrive in Australia you must inform PIA of your residential address, and also inform us within seven days if you change address.

While you hold of a current student visa, you are required to fulfil you must remain enrolled in an approved course, attend classes regularly, make satisfactory course progress and maintain OSHC health insurance. PIA is required to intervene where a student’s progress is unsatisfactory. If the student’s progress does not improve, we must notify the Department of Education and Training.

Further Information: see the Department of Home Affairs Website

As mentioned in the above section International Students are required by the Australian Government to join a private health insurance scheme. You will need to pay the OSHC premium at the same time as your PIA tuition fees. Overseas student health cover (OSHC) is insurance that contributes or covers the costs of medical and hospital care which you may need while in Australia.

The Department of Home Affairs website under the section step by step under step 2 Gather your documents subsection Overseas Student Health Cover provide details and explicit information regarding the requirements of the OSHC.

Student Card

All PIA students will be issued with an Institute Student card that will assist in students obtaining student discounts where available at selected businesses within Australia.

In Sydney, NSW the transport systems includes trains, trams, buses, and ferries. All public transport can be accessed using an Opal card. The Opal card is a smartcard ticket that you load value (Australian dollars) onto and keep for travel on all public transport in the greater Sydney area. You can buy an Opal card from an approved retailer or order online. Further information on transport in the NSW State please go to the Tertiary or TAFE students page on the Transport NSW website or on the Study NSW website.

Australia legal tender of currency is the Australian dollar (AUD), there many exchange facilities in Sydney where you can exchange currency when you first arrive. More details on Australian currency can be found on the Study Australia website or on the Study NSW website.

Australia has range of banks available for non-residents to access their money most banks have branches easily accessible. More details on Australian Banking can be found on the Study Australia website or on the Study NSW website.

International Students on a Subclass 500 visa are able to work up to 40 hours per fortnight whilst they are studying and unlimited work hours during holiday break. This information may change subject to the Department of Home Affairs and PIA strongly recommends that student seek clarification or confirmation of their visa conditions directly with the Department of Home Affairs or registered Migration Agent. Further general information can be located on the Department of Home Affairs website under the section when you have this visa. The Study Australia website also offers some general information on Working while you study on their website.

Australia is world renowned for its higher education systems, and attracts million of international students each year, in one of its top-rated student cities. For more details on why study in Australia please visit  Study Australia website.

Sydney is capital of New South Wales (NSW) and is the fifth largest Australian State with 800,628 sq Km in space. Sydney is a beautiful cosmopolitan city of five million people with a large and dynamic international student population. Famous for its Opera House, harbour and beaches, the city is Australia’s biggest, and it has an enviable modern lifestyle including a great variety of shopping options.

Polytechnic Institute Australia’s campus is right in the city. Near Town Hall Station, the campus is surrounded by the restaurants, cafes and shops of the city and an easy walk to the World Trade Building and Chinatown. More information on Living in Sydney such as accommodation, working, health, transport, as well as fantastic information about other Australia’s states and regions. Can be found on the Study Australia website or on the Study NSW website.

It is important that all students are aware of the cost of living in Sydney before their arrival to assist with the transition of living in Australia.

Accommodation in Sydney

Once you have met the financial requirements of transitioning to Australia and have received your visa, you will need to consider finding accommodation.

There are many different types of accommodation available in Sydney such as:

Cost of living

The Home Affairs website covers in more detail how to work out how much money you might need to cover the costs of your stay in Australia as international student.

The Insider Guides ‘Cost of Living Calculator’ is also a useful, practical tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia www.insiderguides.com.au/cost-of-living-calculator/.

According to the Study Australia website the current cost of livening in Australia per annum as of October 2019 is as follows:

  • For students or guardians – AUD$21,041
  • For partners coming with you – AUD$7,362
  • For a child coming with you – AUD$3,152

 

Particulars Estimated cost as per the Study Australia website
Accommodation$185 to $440 per week
Groceries and Eating Out$140 to $280 per week
Gas, electricity –$10 to $20 per week
Phone and Internet –$15 to $30 per week
Public transport –$30 to $60 per week
Car (after purchase)$150 to $260 per week
Entertainment –$80 to $150 per week
Phone and Internet$15 to $30 per week

 

Disclaimer: This information is correct at the time of publishing and may vary for updated information prospective students should visit Study Australia website.

Geelong is Victoria second largest city; its population is around 250,000 people. Geelong is known for its rich culture, history and heritage. Home to the Geelong Football team and Kardinia Park where students can experience the AFL football firsthand. As a gateway to the some of Victoria most beautiful coastal towns Geelong has a variety of experience to offer.

PIA Geelong campus is located a stone throw away from Geelong business district, near Geelong Station and is accessible by train and bus.

More information on Living in Geelong such as accommodation, working, health, transport, as well as fantastic information about other Geelong. Can be found on the Study Australia website or on the Study Geelong website.

Accommodation in Geelong

The following types of accommodation are available for international students:

Hostels and Guesthouses – $90 to $150 per week

Shared Rental – $95 to $215 per week

Homestay – $235 to $325 per week

Rental – $185 to $440 per week

This accommodation can be booked prior to arrival. Usually, two weeks’ advance notice is required before you depart for Australia. Further details can be obtained from Student Services and Administration (info@pia.edu.au).

The following is a list of places where you can go to find advertisements for accommodation:

  • Newspaper classifieds
  • Real Estate Agent windows & websites
  • Local shopping centre noticeboards
  • Online student accommodation services

Some useful websites for housing around Geelong are:

SiteFunctionLink
Flatmates.com.auA service to connect people looking to rent rooms with flat mates.Website
Fresh Property GroupA Real Estate Agent in the area with services for students looking for rooms to rentWebsite
The Iconic Rooming HouseRooming accommodation in a historic buildingWebsite
Realestate.com.auRental of propertiesWebsite

Cost of living

The Home Affairs website covers in more detail how to work out how much money you might need to cover the costs of your stay in Australia as international student.

The Insider Guides ‘Cost of Living Calculator’ is also a useful, practical tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia www.insiderguides.com.au/cost-of-living-calculator/.

According to the Study Australia website the current cost of livening in Australia per annum as of October 2019 is as follows:

  • For students or guardians – AUD$21,041
  • For partners coming with you – AUD$7,362
  • For a child coming with you – AUD$3,152
Particulars Estimated cost as per the Study Australia website
Accommodation$185 to $440 per week
Groceries and Eating Out$140 to $280 per week
Gas, electricity –$10 to $20 per week
Phone and Internet –$15 to $30 per week
Public transport –$30 to $60 per week
Car (after purchase)$150 to $260 per week
Entertainment –$80 to $150 per week
Phone and Internet$15 to $30 per week

Disclaimer: This information is correct at the time of publishing and may vary for updated information prospective students should visit Study Australia website.

PIA accepts Full Fee-Paying Students.

Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context.

Polytechnic Institute Australia (“the Institute”) is committed to develop open and accessible guidelines to grant credit towards a course of study on the basis of prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience.

For further Information please see the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure

FEES

Polytechnic Institute Australia is committed to providing high quality, cost-effective, learning to international students.

Our fees are designed to be sufficient to maintain the highest standards at the best possible price.

Course NameCodeSemestersUnit FeeCourse FeeCRICOS code
Diploma of BusinessDipBus2$2,375$19,000093284B
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)BBus(Acc)6$2,375$57,000093283C
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)BBus(Mkt)6$2,375$57,000093090A
Diploma of Networking TechnologyDipBNeT2$2,400$19,2000101639
Bachelor of Networking and TelecommunicationsBNeT6$2,400$57,6000101638
Graduate Certificate in BusinessGCBus1$2,500$10,000106808A
Graduate Diploma in BusinessGDBus2$2,500$20,000106807B
Master of BusinessMBus4$2,500$40,000106806C
Course NameCodeSemestersUnit FeeCourse FeeCRICOS code
Diploma of BusinessDipBus2$1750$14,000093284B
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)BBus(Acc)6$1750$42,000093283C
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)BBus(Mkt)6$1750$42,000093090A
Diploma of Networking TechnologyDipBNeT2$2000$16,0000101639
Bachelor of Networking and TelecommunicationsBNeT6$2000$48,0000101638
Graduate Certificate in BusinessGCBus1$2,100$8,400106808A
Graduate Diploma in BusinessGDBus2$2,100$16,800106807B
Master of BusinessMBus4$2,100$33,600106806C

There is an Application Fee ($200). This fee is only refundable if the Institute defaults in the delivery of a course before it starts.

For further information about fees and refunds go to the Fees and Charges Policy and Procedure

Non-tuition fees and charges Fee Amount (AUD)RefundableNon-Refundable
Application fee$200 
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Approx. $1,750[1] 
Academic Transcripts$50 
Assessment Re-checking$20 
Assessment Re-assessment/marking$80 
Holiday/Travel Letter$20 
Confirmation of Enrolment Letter$20 
Supplementary Assessment Fee$300 
Re-issue of Student Card$20 
Late course commencement fee per week$50 
Late payment per week late$100 
World Education Services (WES) Application completion$100 

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Please note:
These fees are current and apply for the current calendar year.

Polytechnic Institute Australia reserves the right to change these fees, final fees are indicated on the Letter of Offer prior to the acceptance of offers.

Polytechnic Institute Australia (“PIA”) will provide refunds to students in accordance with its Fees and Refunds Policy and Procedure. The refund to be provided varies according to the times and circumstances in which it is sought, and the relevant milestones are delineated within the policy and procedure.

For more information, refer to the Institute’s Fees and Refunds Policy and Procedure for International Students.

All students who study at Polytechnic Institute Australia can be assured monies paid for their tuition is protected by the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) which is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study. The TPS ensures that international students are able to either:

  • Complete their studies in another course or with another education provider or
  • Receive a refund of their unspent tuition fees.
For further information, please visit the tps website.
 

Day 1- Welcome to PIA – this includes an introduction to Academic and Administration staff.

Details are provided to the students on what courses PIA offers, and which staff members are responsible for which services and enquires.

    • Access to Microsoft Office 365 Account
    • An introduction to Moodle (PIA learning management system) and the associated Virtual Library
    • How to access and find information at PIA via the Student Hub
    • Academic Leaders taking the opportunity to explain to students the definition of different types of Academic Misconduct
    • Course Progression
    • Importance of student engagement and reminding students what happens when they are identified as at risk of non-engagement (also known as at-risk).
    • How to access Study Skills support. Information provided to students on when the study skills workshops are offered and how to access Academic Learning Support that is not degree specific.
    • Academic Integrity Module. The compulsory unit is available in the Learning Management System and is managed by the Academic Learning Support Officer.


Day 2- Student Services
– Information is provided to students on non-academic support services such as:

    • Accessing Support services
    • Student support services, including referrals
    • Counselling and external support services
    • Understanding compassionate and compelling circumstances.
    • Information about policies and procedures generally, grievance procedures
    • Overseas student health cover
    • Complaints and appeals
    • How to apply for suspension
    • How to access information on minimum wages and to know their rights as an employee
    • Fees and refunds
    • CoE extensions
    • How to join the SRC
    • What PIA identifies as appropriate student behaviour.
    • Where to find the student handbook and Student Code of Conduct
    • How to access my student records

Application Closing Dates

Offshore student applications must be completed no later than 4 (four) weeks before the semester starts.

Onshore student applications must be completed no later than 2 (two) weeks before the semester starts.

Enrolment Dates

Students must have requested enrolment into classes by the end of the first teaching week.

Census Date

Students may withdraw up to the Census Date without an academic or financial penalty. For international students, this may affect your student visa and you should contact the Department of Home Affairs to understand the impact this may have.

Semester Name

2024 Semester 1

2024 Autum Semester

2024 Semester 2

2024 Spring Semester

2024 Summer Semester

2024 Semester 4

Orientation Week Start

4/03/2024

27/05/2024

1/07/2024

16/09/2024

21/10/2024

2/12/2024

Teaching Weeks Start

11/03/2024

3/06/2024

8/07/2024

23/09/2024

28/10/2024

9/12/2024

Census Date

28/03/2024

20/06/2024

25/07/2024

10/10/2024

18/11/2024

27/03/2025

Teaching Weeks End

1/06/2024

24/08/2024

28/09/2024

14/12/2024

1/02/2025

31/05/2025

Assessment Start

2/06/2024

25/08/2024

29/09/2024

15/12/2024

2/02/2025

1/06/2025

Assessment End

8/06/2024

31/08/2024

5/10/2024

21/12/2024

8/02/2025

7/06/2025

Non-Teaching Starts

9/06/2024

1/09/2024

6/10/2024

22/12/2024

9/02/2025

8/06/2025

Non-Teaching Ends

30/06/2024

15/09/2024

20/10/2024

2/03/2025

2/03/2025

29/06/2025

Christmas Shutdown

   

22/12/2024 TO 6/1/2025

22/12/2024 TO 6/1/2025

22/12/2024 TO 6/1/2025

Semester Name

2025 Semester 1

2025 Semester 2

2025 Summer Semester

Orientation Week Start

3/03/2025

30/06/2025

20/10/2025

Teaching Weeks Start

10/03/2025

7/07/2025

27/10/2025

Census Date

27/03/2025

10/09/2025

17/11/2024

Teaching Weeks End

31/05/2025

27/09/2025

31/01/2026

Assessment Start

1/06/2025

28/09/2025

1/02/2026

Assessment End

7/06/2025

4/10/2025

7/02/2026

Non-Teaching Starts

8/06/2025

5/10/2025

8/02/2026

Non-Teaching Ends

29/06/2025

19/10/2025

1/03/2026

Christmas Shutdown

  

21/12/2025 TO 4/1/2026

Semester Name

2026 Semester 1

2026 Semester 2

2026 Summer Semester

Orientation Week Start

2/03/2026

29/06/2026

19/10/2026

Teaching Weeks Start

9/03/2026

6/07/2026

26/10/2026

Census Date

26/03/2026

23/07/2026

16/11/2026

Teaching Weeks End

30/05/2026

26/09/2026

30/01/2027

Assessment Start

31/05/2026

27/09/2026

31/01/2027

Assessment End

6/06/2026

3/10/2026

6/02/2027

Non-Teaching Starts

7/06/2026

4/10/2026

7/02/2027

Non-Teaching Ends

28/06/2026

18/10/2026

28/02/2027

Christmas Shutdown

  

20/12/2026 TO 3/1/2027

Semester Name

2027 Semester 1

2027 Semester 2

2027 Summer Semester

Orientation Week Start

1/03/2027

28/06/2027

18/10/2027

Teaching Weeks Start

8/03/2027

5/07/2027

25/10/2027

Census Date

25/03/2027

22/07/2027

15/11/2028

Teaching Weeks End

29/05/2027

25/09/2027

29/01/2028

Assessment Start

30/05/2027

26/09/2027

30/01/2028

Assessment End

5/06/2027

2/10/2027

5/02/2028

Non-Teaching Starts

6/06/2027

3/10/2027

6/02/2028

Non-Teaching Ends

27/06/2027

17/10/2027

27/02/2028

Christmas Shutdown

  

24/12/2027 TO 2/1/2028

Semester Name

2028 Semester 1

2028 Semester 2

2028 Summer Semester

Orientation Week Start

28/02/2028

26/06/2028

16/10/2028

Teaching Weeks Start

6/03/2028

3/07/2028

23/10/2028

Census Date

23/03/2028

20/07/2028

13/11/2028

Teaching Weeks End

27/05/2028

23/09/2028

26/01/2029

Assessment Start

28/05/2028

24/09/2028

27/01/2029

Assessment End

3/06/2028

30/09/2028

2/02/2029

Non-Teaching Starts

4/06/2028

1/10/2028

3/02/2029

Non-Teaching Ends

25/06/2028

15/10/2028

25/02/2029

Christmas Shutdown

  

23/12/2028 TO 7/1/2029

Semester Name

2029 Semester 1

2029 Semester 2

2029 Summer Semester

Orientation Week Start

26/02/2029

25/06/2029

15/10/2029

Teaching Weeks Start

5/03/2029

2/07/2029

22/10/2029

Census Date

22/03/2029

19/07/2029

12/11/2029

Teaching Weeks End

26/05/2029

22/09/2029

26/01/2030

Assessment Start

27/05/2029

23/09/2029

27/01/2030

Assessment End

2/06/2029

29/09/2029

2/02/2030

Non-Teaching Starts

3/06/2029

30/09/2029

3/02/2030

Non-Teaching Ends

24/06/2029

14/10/2029

24/02/2030

Christmas Shutdown

  

24/12/2029 TO 6/1/2030

Semester Name

2030 Semester 1

2030 Semester 2

2030 Summer Semester

Orientation Week Start

25/02/2030

24/06/2030

14/10/2030

Teaching Weeks Start

4/03/2030

1/07/2030

21/10/2030

Census Date

21/03/2030

18/07/2030

11/11/2030

Teaching Weeks End

25/05/2030

21/09/2030

25/01/2031

Assessment Start

26/05/2030

22/09/2030

26/01/2031

Assessment End

1/06/2030

28/09/2030

1/02/2031

Non-Teaching Starts

2/06/2030

29/09/2030

2/02/2031

Non-Teaching Ends

23/06/2030

13/10/2030

23/02/2031

Christmas Shutdown

  

23/12/2030 TO 5/1/2031

SEXUAL ASSAULT/HARASSMENT

If immediate assistance is required, please use these emergency contacts:

ON campus emergency (24/7)

Ph: (+61) 434 996 183

OFF campus emergency (24/7)

Ph: Triple Zero (000) for police, fire and ambulance.

EXTERNAL Counselling support and advice (24/7)

Ph: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 737) for the National Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Help Line.

Ph: 1800 424 017 for the NSW Rape Crisis Centre.

Polytechnic Australia (PIA) is committed to furthering a positive learning and working environment and to the prevention of incidents of sexual misconduct.PIA maintains zero tolerance of negative behaviours, including sexual misconduct. To achieve this, PIA is committed to:Implementing ongoing education and training for students and staff; Providing mechanisms for individuals to report any such behaviour to PIA, including anonymous reports; Promptly assessing all reports of such behaviour and/or referring such reports to the appropriate authorities; Applying the PIA Privacy and Personal Information Policy and the principles of procedural fairness and confidentiality to the investigation of such reports; Acting on the outcomes of such investigations in a timely and sensitive manner; Considering disciplinary action if a report is assessed to be vexatious or malicious. PIA is committed to preventing sexual misconduct in its physical and online environments through ongoing education and training. This is achieved through education and prevention strategies, such as:Orientation programs for all students. Staff induction processes. First responder training.

Sexual misconduct includes incidences of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Sexual harassment.  While the definition of sexual harassment varies across Australian (and other) jurisdictions, it generally involves an unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favours or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which, in the circumstances, a reasonable person, aware of those circumstances, would anticipate the possibility that the person would feel offended, humiliated, or intimidated.

Examples of sexual harassment include:

  • staring, leering or unwelcome touching
  • suggestive comments or jokes
  • unwanted invitations to go out on dates or requests for sex
  • intrusive questions about a person’s private life or body
  • unnecessary familiarity, such as deliberately brushing up against a person
  • emailing pornography or rude jokes
  • displaying images of a sexual nature around the workplace
  • communicating content of a sexual nature through social media or text messages.

Sexual assault includes a range of behaviours, all of which are unacceptable and constitute a crime. Sexual assault occurs when a person is forced, coerced or tricked into sexual acts against their will or without their consent, including when they have given their consentSexual assault is often called other names such as: Sexual abuse, rape, indecent behaviour, indecent assault, sexual molestation, incest, child sexual abuse, child sexual assault, touching, ‘feeling up’, sexual harassment.

Examples of sexual assault may include (but are not limited) to:

  • Two people in a relationship start engaging in sexual activity but Person A changes their mind and asks to stop. Person B refuses to stop and forces sexual activity.
  • Person A has sexual intercourse with Person B when Person B does not not want to or is unable to consent.
  • Person A knows Peron B does not want to or cannot consent, or has no reasonable grounds to believe Person B consented.
  • A teacher manipulates a student to engage in sexual acts in exchange for better marks.

Consent.  Whilst definitions for consent to sexual activities also vary between jurisdictions, consent is essentially an agreement between people to engage in a sexual activity. Other important elements of consent are that it is mutual, freely given, informed, certain and clear, enthusiastic, reversible, specific and required throughout the activity.

Individuals who have directly experienced sexual misconduct involving PIA staff or students have the right to decide what information they disclose. Individuals have a number of options to consider:

  • Call PIA emergency number on (+61) 434 996 183;
  • Report to the Police by calling 000;
  • 1800Respect – National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service;
  • Talk to a PIA Designated Officer (first responder who is trained to provide an appropriate initial response, including advice about available PIA and external support services and the process for making a Report) or other PIA professional;
  • Ask someone to make a report on their behalf;
  • Take no action

Where a disclosure has been made to a PIA Designated Officer, where possible, PIA will respect an individual’s choice to not make a report and will keep the disclosure confidential. In exceptional circumstances, where required by law or where there is a risk of significant harm to that individual’s health and safety or another individual’s health or safety, PIA may notify third parties, such as the police or child protection authorities.

The safety and wellbeing of individuals who have been affected by sexual assault and sexual harassment are priorities of PIA. Individuals have a number of options of support:

  • Academic Support: Special consideration and other types of support are available to assist with study.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free service that offers professional advice to PIA staff and their families.
  • Outside PIA: Staff and students may prefer to seek support from counselling services outside of the institution.

All documentation relating to the incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment will be kept confidential and shall be disclosed only to those persons who have a right to the information by virtue of their role in the process, as required by law, or as determined by limits to confidentiality (e.g. risk of harm to person or persons).

Written records should contain such information as is necessary for others to gain a clear understanding of the grounds upon which a concern was determined and the actions taken to address it.

PIA will capture data on de-identified disclosures and formal complaints in order to monitor incidents, patterns of behaviour, monitor effectiveness of this policy, continuous improvement and to prevent reoccurrences of sexual assault and sexual harassment.

Further information can be found in PIA’s Policy in relation to sexual assault and sexual harassment, which is made available under Policies and Procedures.

CRITICAL INCIDENT REPORTING

If immediate assistance is required, please use these emergency contacts:

ON campus emergency (24/7)

Ph: (+61) 434 996 183

OFF campus emergency (24/7)

Ph: Triple Zero (000) for police, fire and ambulance.

EXTERNAL Counselling support and advice (24/7)

Ph: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 737) for the National Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Help Line.

Ph: 1800 424 017 for the NSW Rape Crisis Centre.

Ph: 1300 668 256 Life Resolutions Employee Assistance Program for free confidential counselling available to PIA staff and families.

 

PIA has an obligation to ensure that its staff, students, contractors, visitors and other persons are, as far as reasonably practicable, not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising out of the Institute’s activities.

PIA is committed to complying with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, and applicable codes of practice and Australian standards as far as possible.

PIA will ensure that the health and wellbeing of all staff is valued, enhanced and protected through all work practices, the work environment and workplace culture. To this end, PIA fosters a safe and positive learning and work culture by:

  • promoting a learning and work environment that encourages mutual respect and cultural sensitivity;
  • supporting people in the PIA community who are experiencing mental ill-health;
  • providing an environment that encourages staff and students to seek support early if they have declining mental health, and, as appropriate, provide support and adjustments suitable to their work or study needs;
  • providing secure access to physical and virtual environments;
  • protecting personal information unless there is a legal requirement to disclose it;
  • communicating its commitment to student wellbeing and safety;
  • maintaining zero tolerance of negative behaviours, such as bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct;
  • applying the principles of procedural fairness to the investigation of complaints, grievances, appeals and alleged misconduct;
  • monitoring and evaluating health, safety and wellbeing activities and performance to ensure these are effective and continually improved.

PIA enacts these principles through a number of related policies and procedures that may be specific to students and staff:

  • Critical Incident Policy and Procedure
  • Disability Policy and Procedure
  • Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedure
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Framework
  • Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure
  • IT Usage Policy and Procedure
  • Privacy and Personal Information Policy
  • Risk Management Policy
  • Staff Grievance Policy and Procedure
  • Staff Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
  • Student at Risk and Early Intervention Policy and Procedure
  • Student Grievances Handling Policy and Procedure
  • Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
  • Student Support Framework

These policies and any associated procedures are made accessible to students via the rsepctvoe policy portals for staff and students.

PIA has a dedicated Work Health and Safety Officer who performs WHS checks and also acts as a first aid officer and fire warden if qualified to do so or will delegate those positions to qualified on site permanent staff.

All workers undertaking work at/for or on behalf of the Institute are responsible for:

  • understanding their responsibilities
  • complying with safe work practices, with the intent of avoiding injury to themselves and others
  • and damage to facilities
  • taking reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others
  • complying with any direction given by management for health and safety
  • reporting incidents and any unsafe conditions or issues that come to their attention
  • immediately to their supervisor and/or manager

completing all WHS training as required

All students of the Institute are responsible for:

  • taking care that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons
  • following directions from their lecturers and/or the WHS officer on WHS issues
  • completing their work in the safest manner as possible

complying with Institute Policies and Procedures and reporting any hazards, risks or incidents as they are identified.

The Critical Incident Team is responsible for managing PIA’s response to any critical incident which is considered to have a severe or significant level of risk or, in some cases a moderate level of risk.

This team is convened by the most senior member of staff available at the time of the incident and will convene as soon as possible to plan an immediate response. Once the team is convened, the most senior staff member available (e.g. Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer or Registrar becomes the Head of the Critical Incident Team, or assigns a suitable alternative to head the team.

The team wherever possible will include the following members of staff:

  • Dean (or delegate);
  • Registrar or delegate (where staff are impacted); and
  • other members of staff as deemed appropriate by the Head of the Critical Incident Team (e.g. IT Systems Officer or Finance Officer).

Critical incident: A critical incident is a sudden or developing event which causes disruption to an organisation, creates significant danger or risk and which creates a situation where staff and/or students feel unsafe, vulnerable and/or under stress. Critical incidents require immediate attention and decisive action to prevent or minimise any negative impact.

Designated Officer: Any PIA staff member who is either a witness to, or first to be informed about, an actual or potential critical incident.

Hazard: A source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to environment, or a combination of these.

Procedural fairness means that the investigation of complaints will:

  • be based on evidence,
  • provide a person who may be adversely affected by a decision an opportunity to present his or her case;
  • require a decision-maker not to have an interest in the matter to be decided and not to appear to bring a prejudiced mind to the matter.

Safety is defined as the control of recognised hazards to achieve an acceptable level of risk.

Wellbeing is characterised by physical and mental health, positive, constructive and engaging relationships, work satisfaction and work-life balance.

Applicant backgroundSemester one 2022/ Full year intake 2022[i.e. the most relevant recent intake period]
Number of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Past higher education study(includes a bridging or enabling course)0%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study0%
(C) Recent secondary education:
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
0%
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
0%
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
0%
(D) Work and life experience(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)0%
International students339100%
Diploma of Business00%
Diploma of Networking Technology00%
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)9828.9%
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)00%
Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunication9227.1%
Graduate Certificate of Business00%
Graduate Diploma of Business00%
Master of Business14944.0%
All students339100.0%