When creating or editing a position type you can configure the following settings.
| Setting | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type full name | The name of the position type. | - |
| Position type ID number | A unique ID number. | - |
| Position type description | A longer text description of the position type. | - |
The Totara Academy has a whole course dedicated to using Positions, organisations and job assignments in Totara. Here you can learn more on how to use hierarchies and job assignments, see best practice, and give it a go yourself.
Join the Totara Community for more resources to help you get the most out of Totara.
© Copyright 2026 Totara Learning Solutions. All rights reserved.