Characteristics of the. Commercial Contract
Characteristics of the level At this level, employees work under close direction and undertake routine activities that require the practical application of basic skills and techniques. General features at this level consist of performing clearly defined activities with outcomes being readily attainable and clearly defined. Employees‟ duties at this level will be closely monitored with instruction and assistance being readily available. Freedom to act is limited by standards and procedures. However, with experience, employees at this level may have sufficient freedom to exercise judgement in the planning of their own work within those confines. Positions initially at this level will involve employees in extensive on the job training including familiarisation with the goals and objectives of the work section. employees will be responsible for the timeliness of their work and required to use basic numeracy, written and verbal communication skills. Supervision of other staff is not a feature at this level.
Characteristics of the level At this level, employees work under regular direction within clearly defined guidelines and undertake a range of activities requiring the application of acquired skills and knowledge. General features at this level consist of performing functions that are defined by established routines, methods, standards and procedures with limited scope to exercise initiative in applying work practices and procedures. Assistance will be readily available. employees may be responsible for a minor function and/or may contribute specific knowledge and/or specific skills to the work of the employer. In addition, employees may be required to assist Senior employees with specific projects. employees will be expected to have an understanding of work procedures relevant to their work area and may provide assistance to lower Classified employees concerning established procedures. In addition employees at this level may be required to assist in establishing procedures to meet the objectives of a minor function. employees will be responsible for managing time, planning and organising their own work and may be required to oversight and/or guide the work of a limited number of lower Classified employees. employees at this level could be required to resolve minor work procedural issues in the relevant work area within established constraints. Level 3 Step 4 is the appointment level for any graduate with a relevant three year degree who is required to undertake work related to that qualification.
Characteristics of the level At this level employees work under general direction in the application of procedures, methods and guidelines which are well established. However, graduates initially appointed at this level will be under the direct supervision of a senior employee. General features of this level involve solving problems of limited difficulty using knowledge, judgement and work organisational skills acquired through qualifications and/or previous work experience. Assistance is available from senior employees. Employees may receive instruction on the broader aspects of the work. In addition, employees may provide assistance to lower classified employees. Positions at this level allow employees the scope for exercising initiatives in the application of established work procedures. At this level employees may be required to supervise. Employees with supervisory responsibilities may undertake some complex operational work and may undertake planning and coordination of activities within the work area. employees will be responsible for managing and planning their own work and that of subordinate staff and may be required to deal with formal disciplinary issues within the work area. Supervisors should have a basic knowledge of the principles of human resource management and be able to assist subordinate staff with on-the-job training. It is desirable that three year degree holders shall progress to this level after the completion of twelve months service at the top of Level 3, after obtaining relevant experience and a satisfactory degree of competence. This is the appointment level for any graduate with a relevant four year degree who is required to undertake work related to that qualification. employees with certificate qualifications relevant to the work area may be promoted to this level once they have obtained the appropriate certificate and have had relevant satisfactory service and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level.
Characteristics of the level At this level, employees are subject to broad direction from senior employees and exercise managerial responsibility for a department/employer‟s relevant activity. In addition, employees may operate as a senior specialist providing multi-functional advice to either various departments or directly to the employer. General features of this level require the employees‟ involvement in the initiation and formulation of extensive projects/programmes that impact on the employer‟s goals and objectives. Employees are involved in the identification of current and future options and the development of strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Additional features include providing financial, specialised, technical, professional and/or administrative advice on policy matters within the department and/or the employer. In addition employees will be required to develop and implement techniques, work practices and procedures in all facets of the work area to achieve corporate goals. employees at this level require a high level of proficiency in the application of theoretical or scientific approaches in the search of optimal solutions to new problems and opportunities that may be outside of the original field of specialisation. Positions at this level will demand responsibility for decision making within the constraints of divisional/corporate policy and require the employee to provide advice and support to other areas of the employer. Employees at this level will have significant impact upon the employer‟s policies and programmes and will be required to provide initiative, the ability to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and/or programmes. Positions at this level may be identified by the significant independence of action within the constraints of departmental or corporate policy.
Characteristics of the. Sample Compared to their partners, women on average had similar schooling attainment (7.9 grades versus 7.7 grades completed). About 24.9% of women had equal grades of schooling as her partner, 33.9% of women had fewer grades of schooling than her partner, and 38.4% of women had fewer grades (Table 2.1). Most (75.4%) women in the sample were living in urban areas. The average age of women in the sample was 33.9 years of age and women had an average of 1.9 children living at home. Cohabitating was more common than formal marriage; 45.9% of women in the study had live-in partners, 33.5% were married, and 20.6% had formerly been partnered. Sixty-six percent of women were not currently working. About a third (34.5%) of women had witnessed their father beat their mother during childhood.
Characteristics of the level A person employed as a Level 4 will work under general direction in the application of procedures, methods and guidelines which are well established. Positions at this level allow employees the scope for exercising initiatives in the application of established work procedures. General features at this level require the application of knowledge and skills which may be gained through qualifications and/or previous experience. Positions will involve a range of work functions and may involve the supervision of a section or in the case of a small employer a program or branch. Employees will be expected to contribute knowledge in establishing procedures in the appropriate work related field. Work at this level requires a sound knowledge of programme, activity, operational policy or service aspects of the work performed within a function or a number of work areas. Employees require skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising their own work to achieve specific objectives. Employees will be expected to set outcomes and further develop work methods where general work procedures are not well defined. Employees at this level may be required to supervise various functions within a defined work area or an activity of a complex nature. In addition, employees will be required to set priorities and monitor workflows in their area of responsibility. Employees may be required to provide specialist expertise/advice in their relevant discipline. At this level employees may be required to supervise lower classified staff in their day to day work and/or establish the most appropriate operations methods for the section/branch or program. Graduates with recognised qualification pursuant to this Award who have completed the relevant satisfactory service at level three will progress by yearly full-time equivalent incremental steps to the maximum of this level. Requirements of the job Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level: Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications and/or Training • knowledge of departmental programmes, policies and activities; • sound discipline knowledge gained through experience; • knowledge of the role of organisations structure and service; • relevant degree with relevant experience; or - Associate Diploma with substantial experience; or - qualifications in more than one discipline; or - less formal qualification with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level; or - attained through pr...
Characteristics of the level Level 7 is the level in an organisation where employees exercise managerial responsibility for various functions within the department and/or organisation or operate as a specialist, a member of a specialised professional team or independently. Employees are involved in the formation/establishment of programs, the procedures and work practices within the department and will be required to provide assistance to other employees, sections and/or departments. Positions at this level will demand responsibility for decision making and the provision of expert advice to other areas of the organisation. Graduates employed with and required to perform duties relevant to their tertiary qualification shall progress to this level once they have completed three years satisfactory service at level 6 and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level.
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