POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title:
Position number:
School/Area:
Faculty:
Position Reporting to:
Position number:
Date last updated:
Confirmed Classification (HR Only):
Hint #1: Each section includes advice about what information is required and the format.
Please delete these handy hints from your final copy.
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Purpose of Position
Hint #2: Approximately two paragraphs required. This section should be brief and be the
information which you would use to summarise the position, if you had to describe it to
someone else.
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Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Hint #3: Ten to Fifteen Accountabilities are all that should be required. More than 20
Accountabilities indicates that the position would be difficult to undertake or indicates that
you have duplicated the information.
These should be expressed in an active format. For example:
Maintain and update client database on regular basis is active.
The Client database is updated on a regular basis is passive.
Ensure you use words that reflect the actual level of accountability. Eg assist, organise,
provide, manage etc
Compliancy and Legislative Knowledge
Hint #4 Please note that the Compliance section is compulsory. You can add other
relevant criteria that are particularly relevant to the position.
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Comply with University policies and procedures and relevant appropriate legislation;
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Meet Occupational Safety and Health, anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and
other legislative requirements in accordance with the parameters of the position.
3.
Working Relationships
Hint #5: Please list all major working relationships.
Internal
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External
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Position Dimensions
Hint #6: Information here should provide a context for the position and should also refer to
your area’s web-site for more information. Approximately 1/3-1/5 page is sufficient. This
information is vital as it provides information about the scope of the position.
Organisational Chart (attached)
Hint #7: The Organisational Chart must be provided with on last page of PD. It should
include position titles, position numbers and current HEGS levels. Please do not include
staff names or leave arrangements.
5.
Selection Criteria
Hint #8 The following statement is compulsory – and must appear in each PD.
Applicants are not required to address each element of the selection criteria, but should
provide sufficient information in their application to enable the selection panel to make an
informed assessment of their suitability for the role.
Applicants need to consider Curtin’s Values and how they apply to the advertised position.
Curtin is looking for a demonstrated commitment in their professional and/or personal life to
the Values of Curtin which are:
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Integrity - to act ethically, honestly and with fairness;
Respect - to listen, value and acknowledge;
Courage - to lead, take responsibility and question;
Excellence - to strive for excellence and distinction;
Impact - to empower, enable and inspire.
Work Requirements
Hint #9: Please list any essential specific requirements that are inherent to the position.
For example:
 This position has been identified as requiring a Working with Children Check (WWC)
therefore the occupant will be required to provide a valid WWCC card in accordance
with University Policy.
 This position has been identified as requiring a criminal record check therefore, the
occupant will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with
the University's Criminal Record Screening Policy.
 A level of fitness commensurate with the position.
 Interstate and/or overseas travel may be required.
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Ability
to
move
promotional material/boxes within Occupational Health
and Safety parameters.
 Ability to work outside of normal office hours.
Essential
Hint #10: Only a total of 10 Essential and Desirable Criteria may be used. Use words
such as demonstrated/proven when it is essential that someone has had this experience.
The Policy compliance criterion is compulsory - please don’t remove it.
Use words like ability or capacity when they don’t necessarily need to have this experience.
Do not use qualitative words such as highly/high level etc these are difficult to assess. Word
such as effective are very useful as they also imply they meet the purpose.
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Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures
and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
Desirable
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Endorsement
I certify that the information contained in this document is a true and accurate depiction of
the requirements of the position.
Name: (Manager)
Signed:
Date:
______/______/______
Registered by Human Resources:
Date:
______/______/______
Hint #11: Please do not forget to attach your organisational chart.
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