Classification Review Committee

Procedures

Staff members aggrieved by a review of classification decision may make application to the Classification Review Committee.

The standard application form will be completed by the incumbent and the supervisor/Head of Administrative Unit detailing the evaluation of the position in dispute. The unchanged position description and the Position Classification Proposal form must be attached to the application form.

The completed form described above will be examined by a Committee comprised of the following members trained in the use of the position descriptors:

• the nominee of the Vice-President (Administration);
• a nominee of the Dean/Divisional Director of the area in which the staff member is located;
• two nominees of the NTEU Branch President.

The Committee will take into account relativities with other comparable positions across the University and act in accordance with the following terms of reference:

• only written submissions will be considered before commencing its review;
• further clarification or information to assist in the review process may be requested;
• the incumbent or immediate supervisors may be interviewed;
• where appropriate the workplace may be visited;
• requests for review will be dealt with and concluded expeditiously and preferably within one month of lodgement;
• the position description, proposed form and the professional staff classification descriptors will be used for evaluation.