Common use of Independence and Problem Solving Clause in Contracts

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. 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.