Employees and/or supervisors may initiate a request for reclassification of a position. The occupant of the position has the right to submit an application for reclassification whether or not it is supported by their supervisor.

Reclassification of a position is based on a significant change to the work value of the position.

The work value of a position is determined by the University’s position classification standards. Details can be found in Schedule 2, The Varied Australian National University Enterprise Agreement 2005-2009 at:
 
http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Salaries_and_Conditions/Enterprise_Agreement/2005-2009/2005-2009_sc2.

Work value refers to the merit of the work done in relation to achieving the ANU’s objectives. It is based on an assessment of the nature of the training, skill and responsibility required. A change in work value may mean a change in the type of work performed, the skills required to carry out important aspects of the work, the responsibilities required of the position, or the conditions under which the work is carried out.

All classification assessments are undertaken by the College Staffing Committee. The effective date of a successful reclassification will be the closing date for submission of applications. Submissions are called for twice per year.

A review of the position is done by the College Staffing Committee. The review will involve:

• evaluation of the documentation including assessment of the application against the classification descriptors
• conducting interviews and other investigations considered appropriate, if necessary
• a recommendation to the Director, Human Resources Division.

Employees may lodge an appeal where their application for reclassification has been declined. Information on appeal procedures are located at:
http://policies.anu.edu.au/procedures/classification_of_general_staff_positions/procedure.