Common use of Characteristics of the level Clause in Contracts

Characteristics of the level. At this level, Employees operate under limited direction from senior Employee(s) 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 team, department and/or local government. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to the management of the team 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 team 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/or local government. • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, a large work programme, 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. • 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. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-disciplinary or major single function operation; • discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education; • appreciation of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure or functions; • comprehensive knowledge of the employer’s policies relevant to the team/department; • comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the discipline; • degree with substantial experience; or • associate diploma with substantial experience; or • lesser formal qualifications with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level. To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects and/or functions involving the use of analytical skills; • provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline; • undertake a range of duties within the work area, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate a work area within budgetary constraints; • exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of the work area; • undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activities; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional field an Employee at this level, would undertake at least some of the following: • provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • control and coordinate projects; • contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; • provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the discipline; • supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • supervise on occasions other professional Employees within the discipline; • provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control and coordinate the works programme within budgetary constraints; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractors; o exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing works programmes; • where the prime responsibility is in a technical field, Employees at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to the development of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of activities • works under limited direction; • supervision of Employees; and/or contractors. • may manage a work area; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmes.

Characteristics of the level. At this level, Employees operate work under limited regular direction from senior Employee(s) within clearly defined guidelines and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices activities requiring the application of acquired skills and guidelines may need to be developedknowledge. • General features at this level allow Employees the consist of performing functions that are defined by established routines, methods, standards and procedures with limited scope to influence 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 operational activities work of the team, department and/or local government. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to the management of the team and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practicesemployer. In addition, Employees at this level will 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 expert advice assistance to lower classified EmployeesEmployees concerning established procedures. • Positions In addition Employees at this level may be required to have responsibility for decision making assist in their particular work area and establishing procedures to meet the provision objectives of expert advicea minor function. • Employees will be required to provide consultation responsible for managing time, planning and assistance relevant to the organising their own work team and/or department. Employees will and may be required to set outcomes for oversee and/or guide the work area for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the department and/or local governmenta limited number of lower classified Employees. • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a at this level could be required to resolve minor work area, a large procedural issues in the relevant work programme, 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/activitiesarea within established constraints. • Impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes/objectives Level 3 Step 4 is the appointment level 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 any graduate with a relevant three year degree who is required to resolve organisational issues, negotiate contracts, develop and motivate subordinate Employees. Understand and implement effective human resource management practicesundertake work related to that qualification. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist developing skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-disciplinary or major single function operationin oral, written and interpersonal communication with clients and other members of the public; • discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education; • appreciation of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and established work practices and procedures relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure or functionspolicies, regulations and statutory requirements relating to the work area; • comprehensive knowledge understanding of the employer’s policies clear but complex rules; • application of techniques relevant to the team/departmentwork area; • comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements no formal qualifications required; or • appropriate post-trade certificate relevant to the disciplinework area; or • degree with substantial entry point for three year degree/Associate Diploma/appropriate certificate without experience; or • associate diploma with substantial experiencewill have attained through previous appointments or service an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required; or • lesser formal qualifications with a combination of appropriate on the job training and relevant experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level. To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects a range of activities requiring the application of established work procedures and may exercise limited initiative and/or judgement within clearly established procedures and/or guidelines; • achieve outcomes that are clearly defined; • operate general workplace equipment, initiate corrective action at an elementary level; • operate and be conversant with relevant workplace equipment and utilise the functions involving the use of analytical skillsthose systems and be proficient in their use; • provide advice on matters support requiring the exercise of complexity sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in the performance of work; • perform tasks of a sensitive nature including the provision of more than routine information, the receiving and accounting for monies and assistance to clients/ratepayers; • provide paraprofessional support to qualified Employees; • oversee the work of unqualified Employees and/or take charge of a minor function within the work area and/or disciplinelocal government; • undertake a range routine inspectorial duties involving the enforcement of duties within the work areageneral by-laws/regulations, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team and/or department, assist senior Employees with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate a work area within budgetary constraintsspecial projects; • exercise operational responsibility for a degree single purpose complex; • perform tasks requiring knowledge of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of established work practices and procedures relevant to the work area; • undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activities; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional field an Employee at this level, would undertake at least some of the following: • provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • control and coordinate projects; • contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; • provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the discipline; • supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • supervise on occasions other professional Employees within the discipline; • provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control plan and coordinate the activities of Employees within a single works programme within budgetary constraintsfunction of local government; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractorsthe day-to-day operation of a minor works project; o exercise responsible for a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing minor works programmesproject/programme; • where the prime responsibility is lies in a technical field, Employees at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to apply established practices and procedures in the development conduct of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of technical activities including the fields of construction, engineering, survey and horticulture; o responsible for a minor project. • where relevant, supervise minor works programmes/projects; • works under limited directionregular supervision; • supervision oversee and guide a limited number of Employees; and/or contractors. lower classified Employees • may manage a work areaoutcomes monitored; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters)freedom to act within established guidelines; • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmessolutions to problems may require the exercise of limited judgement, with guidance to be found in procedures, precedents, guidelines. Assistance available when problems occur.

Characteristics of the level. At this levelthe first level of the Technical Services stream, Employees operate officers work under limited close direction from senior Employee(s) and undertake a range routine activities which require the practical application of functions for which operational policies, practices basic skills and guidelines may need to be developedtechniques. • General features at this level allow Employees the scope to influence the operational consist of performing clearly defined activities of the team, department and/or local governmentwith outcomes being readily attainable and clearly defined. Employees Officers’ duties at this level will be expected closely monitored with instruction and assistance being readily available. Freedom to contribute act is limited by standards and procedures. However, with experience, officers at this level may have sufficient freedom to exercise judgement in the management planning of the team and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and their own work practiceswithin those confines. In addition, Employees Positions initially 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 involve officers in their particular work area extensive on-the-job training including familiarisation with the goals and the provision of expert advice. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the work team 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/or local governmentwork section. • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, a large work programme, work independently as specialists or may Officers will be a senior member of a single discipline project team or provide specialist support to a range of programmes/activities. • Impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes/objectives responsible for the timeliness of their work area may identify positions and required to use basic written and verbal communication skills. Supervision of other staff is not a feature at this level. • Managing time is essential so outcomes can be achieved. A high level However, an experienced officer may have technical oversight of interpersonal skills is required to resolve organisational issues, negotiate contracts, develop and motivate subordinate Employees. Understand and implement effective human resource management practicesa minor works activity. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skillslevel: Skills, knowledgeKnowledge, experienceExperience, qualifications Qualifications and/or training: Training • discipline/specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-disciplinary or major single function developing knowledge of Council’s engineering and works functions and operation; • discipline basic knowledge gained through experienceof work area requirements (eg. construction, training or educationmaintenance and/or horticulture); • appreciation a developing knowledge of work practices and policies of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure or functions; • comprehensive knowledge of the employer’s policies relevant to the team/department; • comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the discipline; • degree with substantial experience; or • associate diploma with substantial experience; or • lesser no formal qualifications with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level. ; • as a training level, councils are expected to offer substantial on-the-job training; • it is desirable that officers are studying for an appropriate certificate To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects and/or functions involving the use of analytical skillsroutine activities; • provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline; • undertake a range of duties within the work area, including problem definition, planning apply established practices and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate a work area within budgetary constraints; • exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of the work area; • undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activitiesprocedures; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional field an Employee is for the technical oversight of work performed by outside employees, officers at this level, would undertake at least some level may be required to arrange a minor works activity within established methods as part of the following: • provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • control and coordinate projects; • contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; • provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the discipline; • supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • supervise on occasions other professional Employees within the discipline; • provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control and coordinate the works programme within budgetary constraints; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractors; o exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing works programmestraining process; • where the prime responsibility is lies in a technical technical/drafting field, Employees trainee technical officers at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to level apply established practices and procedures in the development conduct of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of activities • works under limited direction; • supervision of Employees; and/or contractors. • may manage a work area; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmestechnical activities.

Characteristics of the level. At this level, Employees A person employed as Level 5 will operate under limited direction from senior Employee(s) 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 employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the team, department and/or local governmentorganisation/section. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to the management of the team section and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practicespractices etc. In addition, Employees employees at this level will be required to provide expert advice to employees classified at a lower classified Employeeslevel. • Positions at this level may be required to have 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 team and/or departmentorganisation/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 department and/or local governmentorganisation/section. • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, a large work programme, 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. • Impact Positions at this level may be identified by impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes/objectives for the work area may identify positions at this levelarea. • 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 Employeesstaff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practices. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: level. • discipline/specialist skills skill and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-multi disciplinary or major single function operation; • discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education; • appreciation of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure structures or functions; and • comprehensive knowledge of organisation policies; • comprehensive knowledge of the employer’s policies relevant to the team/department; • comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the discipline; • the prerequisites for entry to this level are a degree with substantial experience; or • associate diploma with substantial experience; or • lesser formal qualifications with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level. To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects and/or functions involving the use of analytical skills; • provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline; • undertake a range of duties within the work area, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team section and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate co-ordinate a work area within budgetary constraints; • exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of the work area; • undertake duties that which involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activities; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional "professional" field an Employee employee at this level, level would undertake at least some of the following: • - provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • - control and coordinate co-ordinate projects; • - contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; • - provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the discipline; • - supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • - supervise on occasions other professional Employees staff within the discipline; • - provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control and coordinate the works programme within budgetary constraints; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractors; o exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing works programmes; • where the prime responsibility is in a technical field, Employees at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to the development of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of activities • works under limited direction; direction • supervision of Employees; and/or contractors. staff • may manage a work areaarea in a large organisation or co-ordinate a smaller organisation; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmesfunctions.

Characteristics of the level. At this level, Employees operate under limited direction from senior Employee(s) and undertake exercise managerial responsibility for various functions within the department and/or local government or operate as a range specialist, a member of functions for which operational policiesa specialised professional team, practices and guidelines may need to be developedor independently. • General features at this level allow Employees require Employees’ involvement in establishing operational procedures which impact on activities undertaken and outcomes achieved by the scope to influence the operational employer and/or activities undertaken by teams of the team, department and/or community served by the local government. Employees at this level will also be expected required to contribute to monitor policies and activities within the management work area. • Employees are involved in the formation/establishment of programmes, the team and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices. In addition, Employees at this level practices within the department and will be required to provide expert advice assistance to lower classified other Employees, teams and/or departments. • Positions at this level may be required to have will demand responsibility for decision making in their particular and the provision of expert advice to other areas of the local government. Employees would be expected to undertake the control and coordination of a team, department and/or significant work area area. Employees require a good understanding of the long- term goals of the employer. • 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 will be required to provide consultation is normally a feature at this level and assistance relevant to the Employees are responsible for a significant work team and/or departmentarea. Employees will be are required to set outcomes for in relation to their team and/or function and may be required to negotiate matters on behalf of the work area for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the department and/or local government. • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, a large work programme, 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. • 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. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-disciplinary or major single function operation; • discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education; • appreciation of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure or functions; • comprehensive knowledge of the employer’s policies relevant to the team/departmentand procedures; • comprehensive knowledge application of statutory requirements relevant to the disciplinea high level of discipline knowledge; • qualifications are generally beyond those normally acquired through tertiary education alone, typically acquired through completion of higher education qualifications to degree with substantial experience; or • associate diploma with substantial level and extensive relevant experience; or • lesser formal qualifications with acquisition of considerable skills and extensive relevant experience to an equivalent standard; or • a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level. To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects and/or managerial or specialised functions involving the use of analytical skills; • provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline; • undertake under a wide range of duties within the work area, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute conditions to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team and/or department, achieve results in line with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate a work area within budgetary constraintsdivisional/corporate goals; • exercise managerial control, involving the planning, direction, control and evaluation of operations that include providing analysis and interpretation for either a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of the work areamajor single discipline or multi discipline operation; • undertake duties that involve more than one disciplinedevelop work practices and procedures for various projects; • provide a consultancy service establish work area outcomes; • prepare budget submissions for a range of activitiessenior Employees and/or the employer; • develop and implement significant operational procedures; • review operations to determine their effectiveness; • develop appropriate methodology and apply proven techniques in providing specialised services; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional field an Employee Employees at this level, would undertake at least some of the following: • provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • o control and coordinate projectsprojects within an organisation in accordance with corporate goals; • o provide advice on policy matters and contribute to the development of new procedures and methodologyits development; • o provide expert advice/assistance relevant a consultancy service to the discipline; • supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • supervise on occasions other professional Employees within the discipline; • provide consultancy services for a wide range of activities. clients; o functions may involve complex professional problem solving; • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control develop and coordinate the works programme within budgetary constraints; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractors; o exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing implement significant works programmes; • where the prime responsibility is in a technical field, Employees at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to the development of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of activities • works under limited direction; • supervision of Employees; and/or contractors. • may manage a work area; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmes.;

Characteristics of the level. At this level, Employees operate work under limited general direction from senior Employee(s) in functions that require the application of skills and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices knowledge appropriate to the work. Guidelines and guidelines may need to be developedwork procedures are generally established. • General features at this level allow Employees require the scope to influence application of knowledge and skills which are gained through qualifications and/or previous experience in the operational activities of the team, department and/or local governmentdiscipline. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to knowledge in establishing procedures in the management of the team and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and appropriate work practicesrelated field. In addition, 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 supervise various functions within a work area or 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 particular relevant discipline. • Work at this level requires a sound knowledge of programme, activity, operational policy or service aspects of the work area performed within a function or a number of work areas. • Employees require skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising own work and that of subordinate Employees, where supervision is a component of the provision of expert adviceposition, to achieve specific objectives. • Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the work team and/or department. Employees will be required expected to set outcomes for the and further develop work area for which they methods where general work procedures are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the department and/or local government. • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, a large work programme, 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. • 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 practicesnot defined. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-disciplinary or major single function operationknowledge of statutory requirements relevant to work area; • knowledge of team procedures, policies and activities; • sound discipline knowledge gained through previous experience, training or education; • appreciation knowledge of the long term goals role of departments within the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure or local government and/or service functions; • comprehensive knowledge specialists require an understanding of the employer’s policies underlying principles in the relevant to the team/departmentdisciplines; • comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the discipline; • four year degree with substantial two years relevant experience or three year degree with three years of relevant experience; or • associate diploma with substantial relevant experience; or • lesser formal qualifications with a combination substantial years of relevant experience; or • attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of expertise and competence sufficient experience to perform undertake the duties required at this level. To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects and/or functions involving the use of analytical skills; • provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline; • undertake a range of duties within the work area, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate a work area within budgetary constraints; • exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of the work area; • undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activities; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional field an Employee at this level, would undertake at least some of the following: • provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • control and coordinate projects; • contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; • provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the discipline; • supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • supervise on occasions other professional Employees within the discipline; • provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control and coordinate the works programme within budgetary constraints; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractors; o exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing works programmes; • where the prime responsibility is in a technical field, Employees at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to the development of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of activities • works under limited direction; • supervision of Employees; and/or contractors. • may manage a work area; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmesrequired.

Characteristics of the level. At this level, level Employees operate under limited are subject to general direction from senior Employee(s) and Employees. Employees undertake a range of functions for which operational policiesrequiring the application of a high level of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with departmental and/or the employer’s goals. • Employees adhere to established work practices. However, they may be required to exercise initiative and judgement where practices and guidelines may need to be developeddirection are not clearly defined. • General features at this level allow Employees indicate the scope to influence involvement in establishing team/departmental programmes and procedures. Positions will include a range of work functions and may involve the operational activities supervision of a team or in the teamcase of small local governments a department. Work may span more than one discipline. In addition, department and/or local government. Employees at this level will may be expected required to contribute to assist in the management preparation of or prepare the team and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practicesdepartmental budget. 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 demand the application of knowledge that is gained through qualifications and/or previous experience in their particular work area and the provision of expert advicediscipline. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the work team and/or department. In addition, Employees will be required to set outcomes for the priorities and monitor workflows in their area of responsibility (may include establishing work area for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the department and/or programmes in small local governmentgovernments). • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility are required to set project priorities, plan and organise their own work and that of subordinate Employees and establish the most appropriate operational methods for a work areathe team/department. In addition, a large work programme, work independently as specialists or interpersonal skills are required to gain the cooperation of clients and Employees. • Employees responsible for projects and/or functions will be required to establish outcomes to achieve departmental/local government goals. Specialists may be a senior member of a single discipline project team or provide specialist support to a range of programmes/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 practicesprovide multi-disciplinary advice. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-disciplinary or major single function operationknowledge of departmental programmes, polices and activities; • sound discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education; • appreciation sound knowledge of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure or functions; • comprehensive knowledge role of the employer’s policies relevant to the team/departmentstructure and service; • comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the discipline; • degree with substantial relevant experience; or • associate diploma with substantial experience; or • lesser less formal qualifications with a combination of experience, expertise and competence specialised skills sufficient to perform the duties required at this level. To contribute ; or • attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects and/or functions involving the use of analytical skills; • provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline; • undertake a range of duties within the work area, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate a work area within budgetary constraints; • exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of the work area; • undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activities; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional field an Employee at this level, would undertake at least some of the following: • provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • control and coordinate projects; • contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; • provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the discipline; • supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • supervise on occasions other professional Employees within the discipline; • provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control and coordinate the works programme within budgetary constraints; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractors; o exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing works programmes; • where the prime responsibility is in a technical field, Employees at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to the development of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of activities • works under limited direction; • supervision of Employees; and/or contractors. • may manage a work area; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmesrequired.

Characteristics of the level.  At this level, level Employees operate under limited are subject to general direction from senior Employee(s) and Employees. Employees undertake a range of functions for which operational policiesrequiring the application of a high level of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with departmental and/or the employer’s goals.  Employees adhere to established work practices. However, they may be required to exercise initiative and judgement where practices and guidelines may need to be developeddirection are not clearly defined. •  General features at this level allow Employees indicate the scope to influence involvement in establishing team/departmental programmes and procedures. Positions will include a range of work functions and may involve the operational activities supervision of a team or in the teamcase of small local governments a department. Work may span more than one discipline. In addition, department and/or local government. Employees at this level will may be expected required to contribute to assist in the management preparation of or prepare the team and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practicesdepartmental budget. 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 demand the application of knowledge that is gained through qualifications and/or previous experience in their particular work area and the provision of expert advicediscipline. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the work team and/or department. In addition, Employees will be required to set outcomes priorities and monitor workflows in their area of responsibility (may include establishing work programmes in small local governments).  Employees are required to set project priorities, plan and organise their own work and that of subordinate Employees and establish the most appropriate operational methods for the work area team/department. In addition, interpersonal skills are required to gain the cooperation of clients and Employees.  Employees responsible for which they are responsible so as projects and/or functions will be required to establish outcomes to achieve the objectives of the department and/or departmental/local governmentgovernment goals. • Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, a large work programme, work independently as specialists or Specialists may be a senior member of a single discipline project team or provide specialist support to a range of programmes/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 practicesprovide multi-disciplinary advice. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi-disciplinary or major single function operation knowledge of departmental programmes, polices and activities; •  sound discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education; • appreciation  sound knowledge of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structure or functions; • comprehensive knowledge role of the employer’s policies structure and service;  relevant to the team/department; • comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the discipline; • degree with substantial relevant experience; or •  associate diploma with substantial experience; or • lesser  less formal qualifications with a combination of experience, expertise and competence specialised skills sufficient to perform the duties required at this level. To contribute ; or  attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • undertake significant projects and/or functions involving the use of analytical skills; • provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or discipline; • undertake a range of duties within the work area, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgement; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their development; • negotiate on matters of significance within the team and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and coordinate a work area within budgetary constraints; • exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of the work area; • undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activities; • where prime responsibility lies in a professional field an Employee at this level, would undertake at least some of the following: • provide support to a range of activities or programmes; • control and coordinate projects; • contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; • provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the discipline; • supervise/manage the operation of a work area; • supervise on occasions other professional Employees within the discipline; • provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o control and coordinate the works programme within budgetary constraints; o supervise large outside work force and/or contractors; o exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing works programmes; • where the prime responsibility is in a technical field, Employees at this level: o undertake duties that involve more than one discipline; o contribute to the development of new techniques and methodology; o provide a consultancy service for a range of activities • works under limited direction; • supervision of Employees; and/or contractors. • may manage a work area; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functions and/or works programmesrequired.