Characteristics of the level. (a) A person employed as a Social and community services employee level 6 will operate under limited direction from senior employees or management and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices and guidelines may need to be developed.
Characteristics of the level. (a) A person employed as a Social and community services employee level 2 will work under general guidance within clearly defined guidelines and undertake a range of activities requiring the application of acquired skills and knowledge.
Characteristics of the level. (a) A person employed as a Social and community services employee level 1 works under close direction and undertakes routine activities which require the practical application of basic skills and techniques. They may include the initial recruit who may have limited relevant experience.
Characteristics of the level. (a) A person employed as a Community services employee level 7 will operate under limited direction and exercise managerial responsibility for various functions within a section and/or organisation or operate as a specialist, a member of a specialised professional team or independently.
Characteristics of the level. At the second level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, employees work under regular direction within clearly defined guidelines and undertake a range of activities requiring the application of acquired skills and knowledge. However, graduates initially appointed at the top of this level will be under the direct supervision of a senior employee. General features at this level consist of performing functions which 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 Council. 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. This level is the appointment level for employees who have completed an appropriate certificate and are required to undertake work related to that certificate. The 4th incremental step of this level is the appointment level for graduates with a relevant three year degree who utilise that qualification to undertake professional work within this stream. Graduates will advance to the first step of level 3 after 12 months' satisfactory service.
Characteristics of the level. Employees at this level will be required to perform a broad range of routine tasks. Work at this level is characterised by the following: • Generally labour intensive in nature, may require the operation of equipment, and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skills and knowledge appropriate to this level; • Performed under direction and instruction; • Instruction given is by way of verbal, written or diagrammatic direction; • Employees will provide assistance and co-operation to other employees; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location, and are performed either as an individual or as a team member. Employees will be given an opportunity to participate in on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 1 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area in a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of similar value: • Assisting with the implementation of the early childhood programme and activities under supervision; • Assisting in the implementation of daily care routines; • Assisting in the maintenance of the health, hygiene and safety of children in care; • Demonstrate the ability to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and work in accordance with the policies, procedures and routines of the centre; • Working as directed in accordance with licensing requirements under the Act; • In limited circumstances, assisting catering staff in the preparation of snacks and beverages but not including the preparation of meals. Child Care Worker Level 2 Characteristics of the Level Employees at this level have completed relevant AQF Certificate III training or an equivalent qualification or have acquired skills, knowledge or experience to perform duties at this level. Work at this level is characterised by the following: • Employees will understand and apply quality control techniques to a level equivalent to their skills and knowledge; • Employees may be required to set-up, programme and operate complex equipment and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skill and knowledge; • Work is performed under broad guidelines; • The ability to interpret complex instructions and procedures; • The provision of AQF Certificate III or equivalent guidance and assistance...
Characteristics of the level. A person employed at Level 5 shall operate under limited direction from senior employees and undertake a range of functions for which operational polices, practices and guidelines may need to be developed. General features at this level allow employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the organisation/section. Employees 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 etc. In addition, employees at this level will be required to provide expert advice to employees classified at a lower level. Positions at this level will require 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 organisation/section. Employees will be required to set outcomes for the work area for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the organisation/section. Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, work independently as specialists or may be a senior member of a single discipline project team or provide specialist support to a range of programmes/activities. Positions at this level may be identified by impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes/objectives for the work area. 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 other employees. Understand and implement effective human resource management practices.
Characteristics of the level. At the third level of the Administration Services stream, 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 co-ordinator 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. Three year Degree holders shall progress to this level after the completion of 12 months' service at the top of level 2. This is the appointment level for any graduate with a relevant four year Degree who is required to undertake work within this stream. Graduates shall advance to the 3rd year incremental step after 12 months' service on the 1st step of the range and shall progress to the 1st step of level 4 after a further 12 months' service. Employees with certificate qualifications relevant to the work area shall 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 the fifth level of the Technical Services stream, officers are subject to general direction from senior officers. Officers undertake a range of functions requiring the application of a high level of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with departmental and/or Council goals. Officers adhere to established work practices. However, they may be required to exercise initiative and judgement where practices and directions are not clearly defined. General features at this level indicate involvement in establishing sectional/departmental work programmes and procedures. Positions will include a range of work functions and may involve the supervision of a section or, in the case of small councils, a department. Work may span more than one discipline. In addition, officers at this level may be required to assist in the preparation of or prepare the departmental budget. Officers at this level will be required to provide expert advice to lower classified officers. Positions at this level demand the application of knowledge which is gained through qualifications and/or previous experience in the discipline. In addition, officers will be required to set priorities and monitor workflows in their area of responsibility (may include establishing works programmes in small councils). Officers are required to set work programme priorities, plan and organise their own work and that of subordinate staff and establish the most appropriate operational methods for the section/department. In addition, inter-personnel skills are required to gain the co-operation of clients and staff. Officers responsible for works programmes will be required to establish outcomes to achieve departmental/Council’s goals. Specialists may be required to provide multi-disciplinary advice. Officers employed with technical qualifications shall progress to this level once they have completed 12 months’ satisfactory service at 4th incremental step of Level 4. Graduates will progress to the first incremental step of this level on the completion of two years’ service at level 4 and will progress to the 3rd incremental step after a further year of service.
Characteristics of the level. At the seventh level of the Administrative Services stream, officers operate under limited direction and exercise managerial responsibility for various functions within the department and/or Council or operate as a specialist, a member of a specialised professional team or independently. General features at this level require officers’ involvement in establishing operational procedures which impact on activities undertaken and outcomes achieved by Council and/or activities undertaken by sections of the community served by the Council. Officers will also be required to monitor policies and activities within the work area. Officers are involved in the formation/establishment of programmes, the procedures and work practices within the department and will be required to provide assistance to other officers, sections and/or departments. Positions at this level will demand responsibility for decision making and the provision of expert advice to other areas of Council. Officers would be expected to undertake the control and co-ordination of a section, department and/or significant work area. Officers require a good understanding of the long term goals of Council. 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 staff is normally a feature at this level and officers are responsible for a significant work area. Officers 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. 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.
