(1) This Procedure provides a framework to ensure that position titles used within the University are consistent, and that all positions are appropriately titled, taking into account the functions and responsibilities of each role. (2) This Procedure is applicable to the classification of all professional and Executive Senior Management positions within the University. (3) This Procedure forms part of the Recruitment Policy suite which governs its application. (4) A job title for a position is confirmed after the position has been evaluated and located within La Trobe’s job level/grade structure. (5) The process of confirming job titles is an integral component of the evaluation and classification of positions. (6) Titles will: (7) Specialist position titles for particular professional groups should be discussed with the Talent Acquisition team. (8) For all Executive Senior Management positions, the classification is determined by the Mercer CED Job Evaluation Process. (9) For all Professional positions, the classification is determined by the Position Classification Standards in the La Trobe University Enterprise Agreement 2023 in conjunction with the Summary in Section 4 of these procedures. (10) Once the classification process has determined the job grade based on Mercer Work Value Points for the Executive and Senior Management group (ESMC) and job descriptors in the Enterprise Agreement (Classification) for HEO positions, using the summary in Section 4 of these procedures, agree with the Manager of that position the title to be applied consistent with these principles. (11) All current job titles that are inconsistent with these principles will not be changed whilst the current incumbent is in the role, with the following exceptions: (12) In exceptional circumstances, there may be a need to exercise flexibility with regard to the position title and position functions. (13) Where there is a requirement to vary or make exception to this principle, approval is required from the Talent Acquisition team, and where required to the Director, Talent Acquisition and Remuneration and/or Chief People Officer. (14) For the purpose of this Procedure: (15) This Policy is made under the La Trobe University Act 2009. (16) Associated information includes:Recruitment Procedure - Position Nomenclature
Section 1 - Key Information
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Policy Type and Approval Body
Administrative – Vice-Chancellor
Accountable Executive – Policy
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible Manager – Policy
Chief People Officer
Review Date
4 July 2028
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Key Decisions
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Key Decisions
Role
Vary or make exception to the principles applying to nomenclature
Director, Talent Acquisition and Remuneration and/or Chief People Officer
Section 5 - Policy Statement
Section 6 - Procedures
Principles Applying to Nomenclature
Application of the Principles
Responsibility of Varying the Principles
Summary of Nomenclature to be applied
Evaluated Job Level/Grade
Position Title
Position Reporting Relationship or level of Responsibility
1151 – 1160DVC, Provost, COO
811 – 1150PVC, Deputy Provost, Dean
Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Specialist Professional Title
Positions reporting to the VC, DVC or Head of a Portfolio
ESMC2
Mercer Work Value Points
591 – 810Deputy Executive Director/Director
*Specialist Professional Title (eg. Chief Data Analytics Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Procurement Officer)Positions reporting to an Executive Director, DVC or PVC, with responsibility for management of a key functional area within a Division/School
ESMC1
Mercer Work Value Points
450 ‐ 590Associate Director, Deputy Director
(only if the position is nominated second in charge and reports to a Director)
Director (only if the position reports to the Executive Director)
*Specialist Professional Title
(eg. Project/Program Director)Includes positions reporting to an Executive Director, DVC, PVC or Divisional Director/Director, with responsibility for management of a specialised function or unit within a Division/School
HEO 10
Senior Manager (HEO10) **Specialist Professional Title
Positions with managerial responsibilities for a unit/area, or stand‐ alone specialist positions
HEO 9
Positions with management/supervisory and team leadership roles, or standalone specialist positions
HEO 7 – 8
Senior Co‐ordinator (HEO8)
Coordinator (HEO7)
**Specialist Professional Title
(eg. Team Leader)Positions with management/ supervisory and team leadership roles, or standalone positions/specialist roles
HEO 6
Senior Officer
**Specialist Professional TitlePositions with management/supervisory or standalone specialist positions
HEO 4-5
Officer
**Specialist Professional TitleAdministrative/technical support roles (supervisory positions start at Level 5)
HEO 1 – 3
Assistant
Manual or general administrative roles
** Specialist Professional Title (HEO4-10) is a title applied by exception and with approval of Talent Acquisition.Section 7 - Definitions
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ESMC4
Mercer Work Value Points
ESMC3
Mercer Work Value Points
Senior Manager (HEO10)
Manager
**Specialist Professional Title
* Specialist Professional Title (ESMC 1, 2, 3 & 4) is a title applied by exception and with approval of the Chief People Officer and Director, Talent Acquisition and Remuneration.
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