Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx 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 these 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 of this level.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx 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 City. 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 3 year degree who is required to undertake work related to that qualification.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx 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 direction 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 co-ordination of activities within the work area. Employees will be responsible for managing and planning their own work and that of subordinate employees 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 employees with on-the-job training. It is desirable that 3 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 4 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.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx this level, employees work under general direction in functions that require the application of skills and knowledge appropriate to the work. Guidelines and work procedures are generally established. General features at this level require the application of knowledge and skills which are gained through qualifications and/or previous experience in the discipline. Employees will be expected to contribute knowledge in establishing procedures in the appropriate work related field. In addition employees at this level may be required to supervise various functions within a work area of activities of a complex nature. Positions may involve a range of work functions that could contain a substantial component of supervision or require employees to provide specialist expertise/advice in their relevant discipline. Work at this level requires a sound knowledge of program, 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 won work and that of subordinate employees, where supervision is a component of the position, to achieve specific objectives. Employees will be expected to set outcomes and further develop work methods where general work procedures are not defined.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx this level employees are subject to general direction from senior employees. Employees undertake a range of functions requiring the application of a high level of knowledge and skills to achieve results in lie with departmental and/or the City‟s goals. Employees adhere to established work practices. However, they may be required to exercise initiative and judgement where practices and direction are not clearly defined. General features at this level indicate the involvement in establishing sectional/departmental programs and procedures. Positions will include a range of work functions and may involve the supervision of a section. In addition, employees at this level may be required to assist in the preparation of or prepare the departmental budget. Employees at this level will be required to provide expert advice to lower classified employees. Positions at this level demand the application of knowledge that is gained through qualifications and/or previous experience in the discipline. In addition employees will be required to set priorities and monitor workflows in their area of responsibility. Employees are required to set project priorities, plan and organise their won work and that of subordinate employees and establish the most appropriate operational methods for the section/department. In addition, interpersonal skills are required to gain the co-operation of clients and employees. Employees responsible for projects and/or functions will be required to establish outcomes to achieve departmental/City goals. Specialists may be required to provide multi-disciplinary advice.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx this level, employees operate under limited direction from senior employees and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices and guidelines may need to be developed. General features at this level allow employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the section, department and/or City at this level will be expected to contribute to the management of the section and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices. In addition, employees at this level will be required to provide expert advice to lower classified employees. Positions at this level may be required to have responsibility for decision making in their particular work area and the provision of expert advice. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the work section and/or department. Employees will be required to set outcomes for the work area for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the department and City. Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, a large work program, work independently as specialists or may be a senior member of a single discipline project team, or provide specialist support to a range of programs/activities. Impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes/objectives for the work area may identify positions at this level. Managing time is essential so outcomes can be achieved. A high level of interpersonal skills is required to resolve organisational issues, negotiate contracts, develop and motivate subordinate employees. Understand and implement effective human resource management practices.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx this level, employees operate under limited direction and exercise managerial responsibility for various functions within the department and/or City or operate as a specialist, a member of a specialised professional team, or independently. General features at this level require employees‟ involvement in establishing operational procedure which impact on activities undertaken and outcomes achieved by the City and/or activities undertake by sections of the community serviced by the City employees will also be required to monitor policies and activities within the work area. 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 City. Employees would be expected to undertake the control and co-ordination of a section, department and/or significant work area. Employees require a good understanding of the long-term goals of the City. In addition positions at this level may be identified by the level of responsibility for decision making, the exercise of judgement and delegated authority and the provision of expert advice. The management of employees is normally a feature at this level and employees are responsible for a significant work area. Employees are required to set outcomes in relation to their section and/or function and may be required to negotiate matters on behalf of the work area.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxx. Xx this level, employees are subject to broad direction from senior employees and exercise managerial responsibility for a department/City activity. In addition, employees may operate as a senior specialist providing multi-functional advice to either various departments or directly to the City. General features of this level require the employees‟ involvement in the initiation and formulation of extensive projects/programs that impact on the City‟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 City. 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 City at this level will have significant impact upon the City‟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.
