Common use of Characteristics of the level Clause in Contracts

Characteristics of the level. At the eighth level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, employees are subject to broad direction from senior employees and exercise managerial responsibility for a department/Council's relevant activity. In addition, employees may operate as a senior specialist providing multi-functional advice to either various departments or directly to Council. General features of this level require the employees' involvement in the initiation and formulation of extensive projects/programs which impact on Council'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 and professional and/or administrative advice on policy matters within the department and/or Council. 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 which 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 Council. Employees at this level will have significant impact upon Council's policies and programs and will be required to provide initiative, the ability to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and/or programs. Positions at this level may be identified by the significant independence of action within the constraints of departmental or corporate policy. 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 · detailed knowledge of Council policy, programs and the procedures and practices; · high level of discipline knowledge; · detailed knowledge of statutory requirements; · qualifications are generally beyond those normally acquired through Degree course and experience in the field of specialist expertise. (Could be acquired through further formal qualifications in field of expertise or in management.) OR lesser formal qualifications together with the acquisition of considerable skills and extensive and diverse experience relative to an equivalent standard; OR a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Characteristics of the level. At the eighth level of the Community and Environmental Administrative Services stream, employees are subject to broad direction from senior employees and exercise managerial responsibility for a department/Council's relevant activity. In addition, employees may operate as a senior specialist providing multi-functional advice to either various departments or directly to Council. General features of this level require the employees' involvement in the initiation and formulation of extensive projects/programs which impact on Council'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 and professional and/or administrative advice on policy matters within the department and/or Council. 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 which 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 Council. Employees at this level will have significant impact upon Council's policies and programs and will be required to provide initiative, the ability to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and/or programs. Positions at this level may be identified by the significant independence of action within the constraints of departmental or corporate policy. 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 · detailed knowledge of Council policy, programs and the procedures and practices; · high level of discipline knowledge; · detailed knowledge of statutory requirements; · qualifications are generally beyond those normally acquired through Degree course and experience in the field of specialist expertise. (Could be acquired through further formal qualifications in field of expertise or in management.) OR lesser formal qualifications together with the acquisition of considerable skills and extensive and diverse experience relative to an equivalent standard; OR a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Characteristics of the level. At the eighth level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, employees are subject to broad A person employed at Level 6 shall operate under limited direction from senior employees and exercise managerial responsibility for a department/Council's relevant activityvarious functions within the department or organisation. In addition, employees An employee at this level may operate as a senior specialist, either as a member of a specialist providing multi-functional advice to either various departments team or directly to Councilindependently. General features of at this level require employees the employees' involvement in scope to influence the initiation operational activities of the organisation and formulation of extensive projects/programs would require employees to be involved with establishing operational procedures which impact on Council's goals and objectives. Employees are involved in upon the identification of current and future options and organisation and/or the development of strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Additional features include providing financial, specialised, technical and professional and/or administrative advice on policy matters within the department and/or Council. In addition, employees will be required to develop and implement techniques, work practices and procedures in all facets sections of the work area to achieve corporate goalscommunity served by it. Employees at this level require will be expected to contribute to management of the organisation or a high level of proficiency section thereof, assist or prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices. Employees will be involved in the application formation of theoretical or scientific approaches in the search of optimal solutions programmes and work practices and will be required to new problems and opportunities which provide assistance and/or expert advice to other employees. Employees may be outside required to negotiate matters on behalf of the original field of specialisationorganisations. Positions at this level will demand require responsibility for decision making within in the constraints particular work area or the provision of divisional/corporate policy and require the employee to provide advice and support to other areas of Councilexpert advice. Employees at this level will have significant impact upon Council's policies and programs and will be required to provide initiativeconsultation or assistance relevant to the workplace. Employees will be required to set outcomes for the work areas for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the organisation. They may be expected to undertake the control and co-ordination of a programme, project and/or significant work area. Employees require a good understanding of the ability long-term goals of the organisation. The management of employees is normally a feature at this level and employees are responsible for a larger organisation. Managing time is essential so outcomes can be achieved. A high level of interpersonal skills is required to formulateresolve organisational issues, implementnegotiate contracts, monitor develop and evaluate projects and/or programsmotivate employees. Employees will be required to understand and implement effective employee management and personnel practices. Positions at this level may be identified by impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes/objectives for the significant independence of action within work area; the constraints of departmental or corporate policy. 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 · detailed knowledge of Council policy, programs and the procedures and practices; · high level of discipline knowledgeresponsibility for decision making; · detailed knowledge the exercise of statutory requirementsjudgement; · qualifications are generally beyond those normally acquired through Degree course and experience in delegated authority; or the field provision of specialist expertise. (Could be acquired through further formal qualifications in field of expertise or in managementexpert advice.) OR lesser formal qualifications together with the acquisition of considerable skills and extensive and diverse experience relative to an equivalent standard; OR a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Characteristics of the level. At the eighth level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, employees are A person employed as Level 7 will be subject to broad direction from senior employees management/the employer and may exercise managerial management responsibility for a department/Council's relevant activityan organisation. In addition, employees may operate as a senior specialist providing multi-functional advice to either various departments other professional employees, the employer, Committee, Board of Management, or directly to Councilclients. General features of this level require the employees' employee’s involvement in the initiation and formulation of extensive projects/programs projects or programmes which impact on Councilthe organisation'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 and technical, professional and/or administrative advice on policy matters within the department organisation and/or Councilabout external organisations such as government policy. 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 goalsgoals of the organisation. 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 which 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 or organisational policy and require the employee employees to provide advice and support to other areas all facets of Councilthe organisation. Employees at this level will have significant impact upon Council's policies and programs programmes and will be required to provide initiative, and have the ability to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and/or programsand programmes. Positions at this level may be identified by the significant independence of action within the constraints of departmental or corporate organisational policy. Requirements of the Job job Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level:- level. Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications Qualification and/or Training · • detailed knowledge of Council policy, programs and the programmes, guidelines, procedures and practicespractices of the organisation and external bodies; · • high level of discipline and knowledge; · • detailed knowledge of statutory requirements; · qualifications • the prerequisites for entry to this level are generally beyond those normally acquired through Degree course and a degree with substantial professional experience in the field of specialist expertise. (Could be acquired through further formal qualifications in field of expertise or in management.) OR lesser formal qualifications together with the acquisition of considerable skills and extensive and diverse experience relative to an equivalent standard; OR a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Characteristics of the level. At the eighth level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, employees are A person employed at Level 7 will be subject to broad direction from senior employees management/the employer and may exercise managerial management responsibility for a department/Council's relevant activityan organisation. In addition, employees may operate as a senior specialist providing multi-functional advice to either various departments other professional employees, the employer, Committee, Board of Management, or directly to Councilclients. General features of this level require the employees' employee’s involvement in the initiation and formulation of extensive projects/programs projects or programmes which impact on Councilthe organisation'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 and technical, professional and/or administrative advice on policy matters within the department organisation and/or Councilabout external organisations such as government policy. 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 goalsgoals of the organisation. 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 which 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 or organisational policy and require the employee employees to provide advice and support to other areas all facets of Councilthe organisation. Employees at this level will have significant impact upon Council's policies and programs programmes and will be required to provide initiative, and have the ability to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and/or programsand programmes. Positions at this level may be identified by the significant independence of action within the constraints of departmental or corporate organisational policy. Requirements of the Job job Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level:- level. Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications Qualification and/or Training · • detailed knowledge of Council policy, programs and the programmes, guidelines, procedures and practicespractices of the organisation and external bodies; · • high level of discipline and knowledge; · • detailed knowledge of statutory requirements; · qualifications • the prerequisites for entry to this level are generally beyond those normally acquired through Degree course and a degree with substantial professional experience in the field of specialist expertise. (Could be acquired through further formal qualifications RESPONSIBILITY A position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar nature. • undertake work of significant scope and complexity. A major portion of the work requires initiative; • undertake duties of innovative, novel and/or critical nature with little or no professional direction; • undertake functions across a range of administrative, specialist or operational areas which include specific programmes or activities, management of services delivery and the provision of high level advice; • provide authoritive specialist advice on policy matters and may contribute to the development and review of policies, both internal and external; • manage extensive programmes or projects in field accordance with organisational goals. • This may require the development, implementation and evaluation of expertise or in management.) OR lesser formal qualifications together those goals; • administer complex policy and programme matters; • may offer consultancy service; • evaluate and develop/revise methodology techniques with the acquisition organisation. The application of considerable high level analytical skills in the attainment and extensive and diverse experience relative to an equivalent standardsatisfying of organisational objectives; OR • where the prime responsibility is in a combination of experiencespecialised field, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties employees at this level would undertake at least some of the position.following: - contribute to the development of operational policy; - assess and review the standards of work of other specialised personnel/external consultants; - initiate and formulate organisational programmes; - implement organisational objectives within corporate goals; - develop and recommend ongoing plans and programmes. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS • works under broad direction • has management responsibility • operates as a senior specialist • full supervision of other staff EXTENT OF AUTHORITY • manage an organisation or part of an organisation at a higher level than Level 6; • authority to implement and initiate change in area of responsibility within organisational goals and constraints; • exercise control of organisational elements; • accountable for the quality, effectiveness, cost, and timelines of programmes/projects under their control; • solutions to problems require analytical approach and elements of development and creativity within the scope of organisational/division policies; • methods, procedures and processes are less well defined and employees are expected to contribute to their development and adoption. LUTHERAN COMMUNITY CARE AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2007 SCHEDULE 2: WAGES WITH ANNUAL INCREASE OF 2.5% Classification Current Rate of Pay (SACS Award) Pay rate 1st full pay period on or after 15th July 2007 Pay rate 1st full pay period on or after 15th July 2008 Pay rate 1st full pay period on or after 15th July 2009 Pay rate 1st full pay period on or after 15th July 2010 Pay rate 1st full pay period on or after 15th July 2011 Hourly Rate Casual Rate Hourly Rate Casual Rate Hourly Rate Casual Rate Hourly Rate Casual Rate Hourly Rate Casual Rate Hourly Rate Casual Rate Level 1 Year 1 $14.79 $17.75 $15.16 $18.19 $15.54 $18.65 $15.93 $19.11 $16.33 $19.59 $16.73 $20.08 Year 2 $15.12 $18.14 $15.50 $18.60 $15.89 $19.06 $16.28 $19.54 $16.69 $20.03 $17.11 $20.53 Year 3 $15.59 $18.71 $15.98 $19.18 $16.38 $19.66 $16.79 $20.15 $17.21 $20.65 $17.64 $21.17 Year 4 $15.94 $19.13 $16.34 $19.61 $16.75 $20.10 $17.17 $20.60 $17.59 $21.11 $18.03 $21.64 Level 2 Year 1 $16.48 $19.78 $16.89 $20.27 $17.31 $20.78 $17.75 $21.30 $18.19 $21.83 $18.65 $22.37 Year 2 $17.10 $20.52 $17.53 $21.03 $17.97 $21.56 $18.41 $22.10 $18.88 $22.65 $19.35 $23.22 Year 3 $17.52 $21.02 $17.96 $21.55 $18.41 $22.09 $18.87 $22.64 $19.34 $23.21 $19.82 $23.79 Year 4 $18.07 $21.68 $18.52 $22.23 $18.98 $22.78 $19.46 $23.35 $19.95 $23.94 $20.44 $24.53 Level 3 Year 1 $18.61 $22.33 $19.08 $22.89 $19.55 $23.46 $20.04 $24.05 $20.54 $24.65 $21.06 $25.27 Year 2 $19.04 $22.85 $19.52 $23.42 $20.00 $24.00 $20.50 $24.60 $21.02 $25.22 $21.54 $25.85 Year 3 $19.86 $23.83 $20.36 $24.43 $20.87 $25.04 $21.39 $25.66 $21.92 $26.31 $22.47 $26.96 Level 4 Year 1 $20.69 $24.83 $21.21 $25.45 $21.74 $26.08 $22.28 $26.74 $22.84 $27.41 $23.41 $28.09 Year 2 $21.46 $25.75 $22.00 $26.40 $22.55 $27.06 $23.11 $27.73 $23.69 $28.43 $24.28 $29.14 Year 3 $22.24 $26.69 $22.80 $27.36 $23.37 $28.04 $23.95 $28.74 $24.55 $29.46 $25.16 $30.20 Level 5 Year 1 $23.02 $27.62 $23.60 $28.31 $24.19 $29.02 $24.79 $29.75 $25.41 $30.49 $26.05 $31.25 Year 2 $23.55 $28.26 $24.14 $28.97 $24.74 $29.69 $25.36 $30.43 $25.99 $31.19 $26.64 $31.97 Year 3 $24.41 $29.29 $25.02 $30.02 $25.65 $30.77 $26.29 $31.54 $26.94 $32.33 $27.62 $33.14 Level 6 Year 1 $25.51 $30.61 $26.15 $31.38 $26.80 $32.16 $27.47 $32.97 $28.16 $33.79 $28.86 $34.63 Year 2 $26.06 $31.27 $26.71 $32.05 $27.38 $32.86 $28.06 $33.68 $28.77 $34.52 $29.48 $35.38 Year 3 $26.58 $31.90 $27.24 $32.69 $27.93 $33.51 $28.62 $34.35 $29.34 $35.21 $30.07 $36.09 Level 7 Year 1 $27.16 $32.59 $27.84 $33.41 $28.53 $34.24 $29.25 $35.10 $29.98 $35.98 $30.73 $36.87 Year 2 $27.70 $33.24 $28.39 $34.07 $29.10 $34.92 $29.83 $35.80 $30.58 $36.69 $31.34 $37.61 Year 3 $28.27 $33.92 $28.98 $34.77 $29.70 $35.64 $30.44 $36.53 $31.20 $37.45 $31.98 $38.38 SCHEDULE 3 - SALARY PACKAGING ARRANGEMENTS