Campus Services

Pool Vehicles

Services Provided:

• Details of Charges for Vehicle Use
• Types of Vehicles Available for Use
• Use of University Pool Vehicles by Staff

Hours : 8.00 am to 4.30 pm

How to Request Services:

Pool vehicles can be booked via Microsoft Outlook Public Folders. Select the following tree menu items from Outlook:

• Public Folders
  • All Public Folders
    • Car Bookings

- Select the appropriate car required from the list.
- Select the Day and Time the car is required and double click on this box.
- Enter your name and contact phone number in the Subject line.
- Select the Start and End times that you will require the car for.
- Click on Save and Close.

You will be able to make changes to this booking at a later time if you require but you will not be able to make changes to bookings made by other staff members.

If you do not have access to Microsoft Outlook or the Public Folders and require assistance please contact the Student Service Centre on 9360 6127.

General Information :

Vehicle Cost Structure:

• $10.00 per hour (charged at half hour intervals) plus .20cents per kilometre.
• No cap on charges.

Instructions For Drivers Using 'Pool' Vehicles

1. The use of a University vehicle is granted on the clear understanding that the driver must be in possession of a current WA driving licence (not validated by disqualification etc) and that the classification of the licence is appropriate for the vehicle being driven.
2. Log sheets must be completed for each use of a pool vehicle. Details required include times, drivers name, School and account number. Details must be clearly decipherable to Administration staff for costing purposes. On completion of your journey ensure that all doors on the vehicle are locked and return the logbook and keys to the Student Service Centre.
3. For a journey of longer than one day a BP Fuelcard for fuel purchases should be collected with the vehicle keys. Receipts for fuel must be obtained and returned with the book, card and keys.
4. Please report any defects or malfunctions noticed with the vehicle to the Student Service Centre. All rubbish to be removed and if left untidy a cleaning fee will charged.
5. Please note that Murdoch University is a smoke-free environment, and smoking is not permitted in any University vehicles.
6. Vehicles must he returned on time to avoid delays for the next user and if not returned on time a late fee will be charged.
7. Any accidents or damage caused to the vehicle must be reported to the Student Service Centre to enable insurance claims to be lodged and repairs carried out - $100 excess fee applies.
8. Vehicles kept overnight must be returned no later than 8.00 am the next day.
9. Non compliance with any of these conditions may result in future use of University vehicles being refused.
10. Any parking or traffic infringements are the responsibility of the user.