69. DISPUTED CLASSIFICATIONS

Classification Review Committee

69.1 A staff member aggrieved by a review of classification decision may apply for a review of the decision by the Classification Review Committee, which will comprise the following members who will be trained in the use of the classification descriptors:

     (a) the nominee of the Chief Operating Officer;

     (b) a nominee of the Dean/Divisional Director of the area in which the staff member is located; and

     (c) two nominees of the NTEU Branch President.

All nominees will be selected in a timely fashion. 

The application to the Classification Review Committee will attach the position description and the review proposal form for the Committee’s reference.

69.2 The Committee will take into account relativities with other comparable positions across the University when considering the application and will 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 lodgment; and


• the position description, proposal form and the Professional Staff Classification Descriptors will be used for evaluation.