PD and classification proposal writing

One day

Overview

A current, accurate position description and, when appropriate, a completed position classification proposal form, are agreed documents between supervisor and staff member. These documents are fundamental for a number of University processes, including:

• Performance management: establishing goals and objectives for individual performance plans
• Job evaluation
• Position re-classification
• Training and career development: identifying learning needs

Intended Outcomes

• An understanding of the purpose and uses of a well written position description and, when required, a position classification proposal form 
• Identification of the new position description format and the position classification proposal form, and knowledge of the steps involved in completing these documents
• Increased ability to write an accurate position description and position classification proposal form

Course Content

• Purposes/uses of the position description and the position classification proposal form
• Process of preparing for and writing both documents
• Writing the position description; organisational context, key result areas and responsibilities, key selection criteria, and other job related information as well as the position classification proposal form

Participants are requested to bring a copy of their current position description to the program.

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