Common use of Assessment Tools Clause in Contracts

Assessment Tools. For staff employed within childcare settings, assessment regarding those employed at the Director Level are reflective of the Childcare Award. This relates to workers employed in long day care programs, family day care and school age care. While this is outlined in the classification descriptions, assessments regarding the appropriate classification of positions will be made on the following basis: Grade 4 Level 1: No more than 39 Grade 4 Level 2: between 40 and 59 Grade 4 Level 3: more than 59 The following provides guidance regarding the factors that will be assessed in relation to determining the level of responsibility for managers employed within the YWCA (with the exception of Directors within childcare programs). The senior management team will make an assessment on particular roles in each of the factors, and make an overall assessment on the appropriate classification of the position. Grade 4 - Level 1 Less than four Less than $100k Simple funding arrangements and income streams Straight forward financial management and reporting Low level of client complexity Little management experience High level of support required Requires development in areas of the management task Grade 4 - Level 2 4-8 $100k- $250k Some complexity in funding arrangements and income streams Some complexity in financial management and reporting Some complexity in client complexity Some management experience Medium level of support required Some development in management task required Grade 4 - Level 3 More than 8 More than $250k High level of complexity in funding arrangements and income streams High level of complexity in financial management and reporting High level of complexity in client complexity Significant management experience High level of autonomy Low level of support required Grade 5 - Level 1 10 or less $750k or less Usually, single service methodology Some complexity in arrangements which may include multiple funding streams or multi-locations Medium level of organisational strategic complexity requires to be interpreted Medium level of support required Some development required Does have levels of autonomy Grade 5 - Level 2 More than 10 More than $750k Complexity in the funding arrangements and income streams; High level of accountability around financial aspects of programs; Diversity around service methodology; complexity around client issues within programs that requires support for direct reports; High level of organisational strategic complexity requires to be interpreted and implemented Low level of support required Very experienced in organisational management positions Highly autonomous YWCA Worker Grade 1 Level 1 – Applies only to Traineeship CHARACTERISTICS Employees working at a YWCA Worker Grade 1 Level 1 position would be employees undertaking a designated trainee positions within the organisation. It is expected that staff taking on these roles will have had very limited exposure to the workplace and are building skills from a very basic level. Staff working at this level shall work under close direction and undertake routine activities which require the practical application of basic skills and techniques. The freedom to act is limited by standards and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities for employees undertaking trainee roles are in line with relevant trainee awards For staff undertaking a traineeship, no qualifications are required. An interest and aptitude for undertaking studies related to traineeship is required. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS For staff working within the grade, there is an expectation to work under direct supervision.