Create a New Academic Position

Overview

This guide provides hiring managers with an overview of the process for creating a new academic position, including which form to use, obtaining the required approvals, where to submit the request, and what happens once it has been reviewed by People & Capability.

Following this process ensures positions are aligned with ACU's academic frameworks, career pathways, and Enterprise Agreement requirements.

Where this is managed

• Submission: Service Central

How to Complete This Process

· Complete the form

Download and complete the Academic Position Request Form (Word template)

· Seek approvals

Obtain approval signatures on the completed form, including Finance and the Member of the Executive

· Submit your request

Submit the form via Service Central

· Review and outcome

Your request will be reviewed by People & Capability (P&C)

Before You Start

Before completing the form:

• Ensure approval has been granted to create the new position.
• Review relevant policies and frameworks (e.g. Academic Staff Enterprise Agreement, academic level and career pathway requirements).
• Confirm where the role sits within your faculty or organisational structure.
• Be clear on the purpose, academic level, and ongoing responsibilities of the role.

Your P&C Business Partner can provide advice and support throughout this process.

Resources

• New Position Description Request Form - Academic
• New Position Description Request Form - Senior Staff
• Enterprise Agreement
• Guidance on Research Appointments
• Academic Performance Matrices and Evidence Framework - Staff