Position Establishment and Evaluation Policy

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Policy overview

• 1 Purpose
• 2 Scope
• 3 Policy Statement
• 4 Principles
• 5 References
• 6 Schedules
• 7 Policy Information

1 Purpose

To provide the governing principles for the establishment and evaluation of the classification level of positions at the University.

2 Scope

This Policy applies to the establishment and evaluation (including initial classification and any subsequent reclassification) of all positions, excluding casual positions.

3 Policy Statement

The University is committed to a consistent and transparent approach to:

• defining and documenting the roles and responsibilities of positions;
• evaluating positions to ensure an appropriate classification; and
• organising positions within the structure and hierarchy of the University (Job Architecture).

4 Principles

The University will establish, evaluate, and organise positions according to the following principles:

• The University will make sure there is clear responsibility for determining the position establishment of the University;
• The University will provide a position description to all Employees (excluding Employees that are employed as a casual appointment) to ensure that there is a clear understanding of work objectives and position requirements;
• Position descriptions will be reviewed annually (by an Employee and their Supervisor) to ensure they are kept up to date;
• The People Portfolio will determine the appropriate classification for positions using a documented evaluation process (including initial classification and any subsequent reclassification);
• The content of a position description are compared to the applicable position classification standards to determine the appropriate classification;
• The University will use a consistent approach to the grouping of job function, job type, and job level within the structure and hierarchy of the University; and
• The University will use standardised position titles and delegations to promote a consistent organisation of positions within and between organisational units across the University.

5 References

Nil.

6 Schedules

This policy must be read in conjunction with its subordinate schedules as provided in the table below.

7 Policy Information