Independence and Problem Solving Sample Clauses

Independence and Problem Solving. Responsible for program development and implementation. Provide strategic support and advice (eg, to schools or Colleges) requiring integration of a range of university policies and external requirements, and an ability to achieve objectives operating within complex organisation structures.

Independence and Problem Solving. In trades positions, extensive diagnostic skills. In technical positions, apply theoretical knowledge and techniques to a range of procedures and tasks. In clerical/secretarial positions, provide factual advice which requires proficiency in the work area's rules and regulations, procedures requiring expertise in a specialist area or broad knowledge of a range of personnel and functions. In trades positions, • work on complex engineering or interconnected electrical circuits • exercise high precision trades skills using various materials and/or specialised techniques. In technical positions, • develop new equipment to criteria developed and specified by others • under routine direction, assist in the conduct of major experiments and research programs and/or in setting up complex or unusual equipment for a range of experiments and demonstration • demonstrate the use of equipment and prepare reports of a technical nature as directed. In library technician positions, • undertake copy cataloguing • use a range of bibliographic databases • undertake acquisitions • respond to reference inquiries. In clerical/secretarial positions, • may undertake a full range of word processing functions, including mathematical formulae and symbols, manipulation of text and layout in desktop publishing software and use of a range of word processing packages if required • be responsible for providing a full range of secretarial services in faculty • plan and set up spreadsheets or data base applications provide advice to students on enrolment procedures and requirements • administer enrolment and course progression records. Persons employed at Level 5 shall typically perform duties at a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge or training equivalent to • completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or • completion of an associate diploma and at least 2 years subsequent relevant work experience; or • completion of a post trades certificate or advanced certificate and extensive relevant experience as a technician; or • equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training. Graduate (ie, degree) or professional, without subsequent work experience on entry (including inexperienced computer systems officer);administrator with responsibility for advice and determinations; experienced technical officer. In professional positions, routine supervision to general direction, depending on tasks involved and experience. In technical positions, ...

Independence and Problem Solving. Resolve problems where alternatives for the jobholder are limited and the required action is clear or can be readily referred to higher levels. Perform a range of industrial cleaning tasks, move furniture, assist trades personnel with manual duties. Level 2 duties typically require a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge, training or experience relevant to the duties to be performed, or

Independence and Problem Solving. Solve relatively simple problems with reference to established techniques and practices. Will sometimes choose between a range of straightforward alternatives. An employee at this level will be expected to perform a combination of various routine tasks where the daily work routine will allow the latitude to rearrange some work sequences, provided the prearranged work priorities are achieved. Administrative positions at this level may include duties involving the inward and outward movement of mail, keeping, copying, maintaining and retrieving records, straightforward data entry and retrieval. Level 3 duties typically require a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge or training in clerical/administrative, trades or technical functions equivalent to:

Independence and Problem Solving. At this level it is expected that employees will have the ability to: • solve new or unique problems or analyse situations/complex technical problems and provide solutions, • be responsible for independently monitoring, reviewing and developing procedures in own functional area/work area/project team, • cross organisational, functional or specialist boundaries to co-ordinate actions and propose initiatives, • focus on objectives rather than procedures and precedents, • interpret policy which has an impact beyond the immediate functional area, • independently relate existing policy to work assignments, rethink the way a specific body of knowledge is applied in order to solve problems, adapt procedures to fit policy prescriptions or use theoretical principles in modifying and adapting techniques. This may involve stand alone work or the supervision of others in order to achieve objectives. Supervision received: General direction to broad direction. Supervision given: Positions at this level frequently take a leading role in creating and maintaining a high level of team work and co-operation within the work unit. Participation in multi-disciplinary teams is common. • may have considerable management responsibility for employees performing a related set of functions, usually with distinct areas of expertise, • management at this level includes the allocation of responsibilities, review of performance and establishment of program procedures and priorities, • provide advice to employees at higher levels on program objectives, organisational structures, budget expenditure. Perform tasks which may involve: • demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the interrelationships between a range of diverse policies and activities, • developing strategies which co-ordinate the interests of separate units to achieve shared outcomes, • developing and enhancing system modules impacting across broad areas compliant with quality controls and within existing guidelines, • providing substantial and authoritative technical advice across a broad range of technical areas or in a key area of specialisation, • sharing some accountability for the decisions taken, without normally being responsible for final authorisation, • negotiating solutions where a range of interests must be accommodated. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ duties typically require a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge or training equivalent to: • postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extens...

Independence and Problem Solving. In professional positions, solve problems through the standard application of theoretical principles and techniques at degree level. In technical positions, apply standard technical training and experience to solver problems. In administrative positions, may apply expertise in a particular set of rules or regulations to make decisions, or be responsible for co-ordinating a team to provide an administrative service. In technical positions, • develop new equipment to general specifications • under general direction, assist in the conduct of major experiments and research programs and/or in setting up complex unusual equipment for a range of experiments and demonstrations • under broad direction, set up, monitor and demonstrate standard experiments and equipment use • prepare reports of a technical nature. In library technician positions, perform at a higher level than Level 4, including • assist with reader education programs and more complex bibliographic and acquisition services • operate a discrete unit within a library which may involve significant supervision or be the senior staff member in outposted service. In administrative positions, responsible for the explanation and administration of an administrative function, eg, HECS advice, records, determinations and payments, a centralised enrolment function, the organisation and administration of exams at a small campus. In professional positions and under professional supervision, • work as part of a research team in a support role • provide a range of library services including bibliographic assistance, original cataloguing and reader education in library and reference services • provide counselling services. Persons employed at Level 6 shall typically perform duties at a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge or training equivalent to: • degree with subsequent relevant experience; or • extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or • equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training.

Independence and Problem Solving. Discretion to innovate within own function and take responsibility for outcomes; design, develop and test complex equipment, systems and procedures; undertake planning involving resources use and develop proposals for resource allocation; exercise high level diagnostic skills on sophisticated equipment or systems; analyse and report on data and experiments. In technical positions, • manage a teaching or research laboratory or a field station • provide highly specialised technical services • set up complex experiments • design and construct complex or unusual equipment to general specifications • assist honours and postgraduate students with their laboratory requirements • install, repair, provide and demonstrate computer services in laboratories. In administrative positions, • provide financial, policy and planning advice • service a range of administrative and academic committees, including preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and correspondence • monitor expenditure against budget in a school or small faculty. In professional positions, • work as part of a research team • provide a range of library services, including bibliographic assistance, original cataloguing and reader education in library and reference services • provide counselling services • undertake a range of computer programming tasks • provide documentation and assistance to computer users • analyse less complex user and system requirements. Persons employed at Level 7 shall typically perform duties at a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge or training equivalent to: • degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or • extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or • equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training. Senior librarian, technical manager, senior professional or scientific officer, senior administrator in a small less complex faculty. Broad direction. May manage other administrative, technical and/or professional staff. Independently relate existing policy to work assignments or rethink the way a specific body of knowledge is applied in order to solve problems. In professional or technical positions, may be a recognised authority in specialised area. Detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies and then interrelationships between a range of policies and activities. Independently relate existing policy to work assignments, rethink the way specific body of knowledge is app...

Independence and Problem Solving. At this level it is expected that employees will have the ability to: • demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills within more complex rules and guidelines or technical situations, • draw conclusions and provide recommendations to senior employees on complex issues, • provide information for planning and review of work area/project, • make regular operational decisions, such as provision of services/resources to other work areas or projects, • utilise initiative in immediate work area/project, • demonstrate knowledge of organisation and management techniques. Positions at this level are generally responsible for work outcomes within standard practices and respond to specific directions related to objectives and broad work unit priorities. Supervision received: General direction- • procedural direction may be necessary in the absence of detailed knowledge of procedures and policies, and techniques such as at graduate entry, • direction is limited when defined policy or guidelines are available, • direction should be sought in situations which require clarification of policy outcomes and complex problems, • direction should be provided to establish clear objectives and goals. Supervision given: • supervision of others may be required, • co-ordinate activities and employees and allocate tasks in a team. Perform tasks/assignments which may: • involve providing detailed advice/information/solutions to problems in the context of complex but standard circumstances, • involve liaising and negotiating on a range of activities/issues and assess impact on others and work area or monitoring of project milestones/objectives, • involve demonstrating an understanding of the role of the work area and its function within the broader organisation, • involve demonstrating an understanding of a range of policies, • require proficiency in the work area's rules, regulations, policies, procedures, systems, processes and techniques, and how they interact with other related functions, in order to assist in their adaptation to achieve objectives, and advise, assist and influence others. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ duties typically require a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge or training equivalent to:

Independence and Problem Solving. At this level it is expected that employees will have the ability to be responsible and accountable for the achievement of significant organisational objectives and programs/complex and significant technical issues. Responsible and accountable for setting and reviewing longer term performance criteria and objectives. Responsibility for approving and committing substantial budget expenditure within the parameters of the University's financial delegations.