---
title: "Create a position"
slug: "create-a-position"
tags: ["Totara Platform", "Site Administrator", "How-to"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:14Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:14Z
canonical: "totara.help/create-a-position"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Create a position

Once you have [set up your position framework](/totara-20/docs/create-a-position-framework) you are ready to add the different job roles in your organisation. These are the position items. You can set up your position items individually, or you can [use bulk actions](/totara-20/docs/create-positions-in-bulk).

To add a position to a framework, follow these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu > Positions.*
2. Click **Manage positions**.
3. Select the name of the position framework to which you will add position items.
4. Click **Add new position**.
5. Configure the settings.
6. Click **Save changes**.

Your new position item will now appear in the position framework.

You can also add a short name for your position if you enable **Display hierarchy shortnames** in [Configure features](/totara-20/docs/configure-features).

## Next steps

- [Edit a position](/totara-20/docs/edit-a-position)
- [Delete a position](/totara-20/docs/delete-a-position)
- [Create a position type](/totara-20/docs/create-a-position-type)

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