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Hiring at Macquarie

Position Descriptions

PURPOSE

A Position Description is necessary to provide a good understanding of the position. It includes information that describes the position, its primary functions, reporting relationships and environment. Only professional continuing and fixed-term positions have a position description and position classification.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

For new positions, or variations to an existing position:

  1. Submit the Position Classification Review Request form (pdf 101 KB) to HR - Employment Relations.
  2. Develop the position description.

Position classification

Position classification is the process to determine the appropriate level for professional staff positions.

The process allows the University to determine the classification level and remuneration of a particular position, and to establish internal relativities between positions.

Position classification is based on the Position Description, not the person performing the work. Employment Relations determines the level of classification.

Develop the Position Description

A position description includes information that describes the position, its primary functions, reporting relationships and environment. It is to be written using clear and concise language. For further help, visit: