Create a New Professional Position

Overview

This guide provides hiring managers with an overview of the process for creating a new professional position, including the documentation required, approval requirements, submission process, and review steps.

Following this process helps ensure positions are clearly defined, appropriately classified, and aligned with ACU's Position Classification for Professional Staff Policy and Enterprise Agreement requirements.

Where this is managed

Submission: Service Central

How to Complete This Process

Complete the form

Download and complete the New Professional 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 completed form via Service Central.

Review and outcome

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

Before You Start

Before completing the form:

• Ensure approval has been granted to create the new position.
• Review the Position Classification for Professional Staff Policy.
• Review the Professional Staff DWM Descriptors within the Enterprise Agreement to understand the qualifications, problem-solving requirements, responsibilities, judgement, and supervision expectations associated with each HEW level.
• Confirm where the role sits within your team and organisational structure.
• Be clear on the purpose, responsibilities, and expected outcomes of the role.
• Focus on duties that are performed regularly and form a significant part of the role, rather than occasional or infrequent tasks.

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

Resources

• New Position Request Form - Professional
• Position Classification for Professional Staff Policy
• Staff Connect Support Guides
• Enterprise Agreement