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Requirements of the job. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level.  At the lower range of this level, staff are expected to have:  Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to work;  Knowledge of organisation policies and activities;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation and its services and/or functions;  Specialists require an understanding of the underlying principles in the discipline;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through previous experience, training or education. The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant four year Degree with two years' relevant experience;  OR Three year Degree with three years of relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with relevant experience;  OR Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake a range of activities; Employees undertaking specialised services shall be promoted to this level once they have had the appropriate experience and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level; Employees working as sole employees shall commence at this level. At the upper range of this level, staff are required to:  Knowledge of organisational programs, policies and activities;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation, its structure and services;  The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant Degree with relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with substantial experience;  OR Qualifications in more than one discipline;  OR Less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the range of activities required. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  Works under general direction;  Supervises other staff and/or volunteers or works in a specialised field.

Requirements of the job. Some or all of the items in the following three headings are needed to perform work at this level.  At For Registered Nurses the lower range of this level, staff health professional requirements are expected to have:  Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to work;  Knowledge of organisation policies and activities;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation and its services and/or functions;  Specialists require an understanding of the underlying principles in the discipline;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through previous experience, training or educationmandatory. The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant four year Degree with two years' relevant experience;  OR Three year Degree with three years of relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with relevant experience;  OR Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake a range of activities; Employees undertaking specialised services shall be promoted to this level once they have had the appropriate experience and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level; Employees working as sole employees shall commence at this level. At the upper range of this level, staff are required to:  Knowledge of organisational programsprogrammes, policies and activities;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation, its structure and services;  The prerequisites for entry to this level would bebe at least level 4 requirements plus:  - Relevant Degree with relevant experience;  OR - or Associate Diploma with substantial experience;  OR - or Qualifications in more than one discipline;  OR - or Less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level;  OR - or Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the range of activities required. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  Works Work under general direction;  Supervises Supervise other employees and/or volunteers.  Exercise a degree of autonomy;  Control projects and/or programmes;  Set outcomes for lower classified staff;  Establish priorities and monitor workflow in areas of responsibility;  Solutions to problems can generally be found in documented techniques, precedents and guidelines or instructions. Assistance is available when required. A person employed as a CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn Worker Level 6 shall operate under limited direction from senior employees or management and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices and guidelines need to be developed. General features at this level allow employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the organisation and would require employees to be involved with establishing operational procedures which impact upon the organisation and/or the sections of the community served by it. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to management of the organisation or a section thereof, assist or prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices. Employees will be involved in the formation of programmes and work practices and will be required to provide assistance and/or expert advice to other employees. Employees may be required to negotiate matters on behalf of the organisation. Positions at this level will require responsibility for decision-making in the particular work area and the provision of expert advice. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the workplace. Employees will be required to set outcomes for the work areas for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the organisation. They may be required to undertake the control and co-ordination of a programme, project and/or significant work area. Employees require a good understanding of the long term goals of the organisation. Employees may exercise managerial responsibility, 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 or activities. Positions at this level may be identified by impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes or objectives for the workplace; the level of responsibility for decision-making; the exercise of judgement; delegated authority; and the provision of expert advice. 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 staff. Employees will be required to understand and implement effective staff management and personnel practices. 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 volunteers functions involving the use of analytical skills;  Undertake managerial or works specialised functions under a wider range of conditions to achieve results in line with organisation goals;  Exercise managerial control, involving the planning, direction, control and evaluation of operations which include providing analysis and interpretation for either a major single or multi-specialist operation;  Provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or specialised area;  Undertake a range of duties within the work area, including develop work practices and procedures, 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 organisation with other bodies and/or members of the public;  Control and co-ordinate a work area or a larger organisation within budgetary constraints;  Exercise autonomy in establishing the operation of the work area;  Provide a consultancy service for a range of activities and/or to a wide range of clients;  Where the prime responsibility lays in a specialised fieldfield an employee at this level would undertake at least some of the following: - Provide support to a range of activities or programmes; - Control and co-ordinate projects; - Contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; - Provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the work area; - Supervise/manage the operation of a work area and monitor work outcomes; - Supervise on occasions other specialised staff; - Supervise/manage the operation of a discrete element which is part of a larger organisation; - Provide consultancy services for a range of activities. Some or all of the items in the following three headings are needed to perform work at this level.  Comprehensive knowledge of organisation policies and procedures;  Specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi- disciplinary or major single function operation;  Specialist 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 structures and functions;  Comprehensive knowledge of requirements relevant to the discipline; The prerequisites for entry to this level would be at least level 5 requirements plus: - Degree with substantial experience; - or Post Graduate qualification; - or Associate Diploma with substantial experience; - or Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level; - Works under limited direction from senior employees of the Committee of Management or Board; - Supervision of staff.

Requirements of the job. Some or all of the items in the following three headings are needed to perform work at this level.  At • For Registered Nurses the lower range of this level, staff health professional requirements are expected to have:  Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to work;  Knowledge of organisation policies and activities;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation and its services and/or functions;  Specialists require an understanding of the underlying principles in the discipline;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through previous experience, training or educationmandatory. The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant four year Degree with two years' relevant experience;  OR Three year Degree with three years of relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with relevant experience;  OR Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake a range of activities; Employees undertaking specialised services shall be promoted to this level once they have had the appropriate experience and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level; Employees working as sole employees shall commence at this level. At the upper range of this level, staff are required to:  • Knowledge of organisational programsprogrammes, policies and activities;  • Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience;  • Knowledge of the role of the organisation, its structure and services;  • The prerequisites for entry to this level would bebe at least level 4 requirements plus:  - Relevant Degree with relevant experience;  OR - or Associate Diploma with substantial experience;  OR - or Qualifications in more than one discipline;  OR - or Less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level;  OR - or Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the range of activities required. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  Works • Work under general direction;  Supervises • Supervise other employees and/or volunteers. • Exercise a degree of autonomy; • Control projects and/or programmes; • Set outcomes for lower classified staff; • Establish priorities and monitor workflow in areas of responsibility; • Solutions to problems can generally be found in documented techniques, precedents and guidelines or instructions. Assistance is available when required. A person employed as a CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn Worker Level 6 shall operate under limited direction from senior employees or management and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices and guidelines need to be developed. General features at this level allow employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the organisation and would require employees to be involved with establishing operational procedures which impact upon the organisation and/or the sections of the community served by it. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to management of the organisation or a section thereof, assist or prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices. Employees will be involved in the formation of programmes and work practices and will be required to provide assistance and/or expert advice to other employees. Employees may be required to negotiate matters on behalf of the organisation. Positions at this level will require responsibility for decision-making in the particular work area and the provision of expert advice. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the workplace. Employees will be required to set outcomes for the work areas for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the organisation. They may be required to undertake the control and co-ordination of a programme, project and/or significant work area. Employees require a good understanding of the long term goals of the organisation. Employees may exercise managerial responsibility, 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 or activities. Positions at this level may be identified by impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes or objectives for the workplace; the level of responsibility for decision-making; the exercise of judgement; delegated authority; and the provision of expert advice. 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 staff. Employees will be required to understand and implement effective staff management and personnel practices. 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 volunteers functions involving the use of analytical skills; • Undertake managerial or works specialised functions under a wider range of conditions to achieve results in line with organisation goals; • Exercise managerial control, involving the planning, direction, control and evaluation of operations which include providing analysis and interpretation for either a major single or multi-specialist operation; • Provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or specialised area; • Undertake a range of duties within the work area, including develop work practices and procedures, 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 organisation with other bodies and/or members of the public; • Control and co-ordinate a work area or a larger organisation within budgetary constraints; • Exercise autonomy in establishing the operation of the work area; • Provide a consultancy service for a range of activities and/or to a wide range of clients; • Where the prime responsibility lays in a specialised fieldfield an employee at this level would undertake at least some of the following: - Provide support to a range of activities or programmes; - Control and co-ordinate projects; - Contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; - Provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the work area; - Supervise/manage the operation of a work area and monitor work outcomes; - Supervise on occasions other specialised staff; - Supervise/manage the operation of a discrete element which is part of a larger organisation; - Provide consultancy services for a range of activities. Some or all of the items in the following three headings are needed to perform work at this level. • Comprehensive knowledge of organisation policies and procedures; • Specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi- disciplinary or major single function operation; • Specialist 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 structures and functions; • Comprehensive knowledge of requirements relevant to the discipline; • The prerequisites for entry to this level would be at least level 5 requirements plus: - Degree with substantial experience; - or Post Graduate qualification; - or Associate Diploma with substantial experience; - or Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level; - Works under limited direction from senior employees of the Committee of Management or Board; - Supervision of staff.

Requirements of the job. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level.  At the lower range Detailed knowledge of this levelpolicy, staff are expected to have:  Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to work;  Knowledge of organisation policies programs, guidelines, procedures and activities;  Knowledge of the role practices of the organisation and its services and/or functionsexternal bodies;  Specialists require an understanding Detailed knowledge of the underlying principles in the disciplinestatutory requirements;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through previous experience, training or education. The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant four year Qualifications are generally beyond those normally acquired through a Degree with two years' relevant experiencecourse and experience in the field of specialist expertise;  OR Three year Degree with three years of relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with relevant Substantial post graduate experience;  OR Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years and the acquisition of relevant experience;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study, considerable skills and extensive and diverse experience relative to an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake a range of activities; Employees undertaking specialised services shall be promoted to this level once they have had the appropriate experience and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level; Employees working as sole employees shall commence at this level. At the upper range of this level, staff are required to:  Knowledge of organisational programs, policies and activities;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation, its structure and services;  The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant Degree with relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with substantial experience;  OR Qualifications in more than one discipline;  OR Less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this levelstandard;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties of the position. YWCA Worker Grade 6 Level 1 CHARACTERISTICS Positions at this Level may be identified by a high level of experience responsibility for organisational management and expertise decision-making, the exercise of considerable independent judgement and delegated authority, and the provision of high-level expert advice. These will typically be Portfolio Directors who form part of the Executive Management Team. General features of this level require employee’s involvement in establishing policies and procedures which impact on activities undertaken and outcomes achieved by the organisation and/or activities undertaken by sections of the community served by the organisation. Employees are involved in the formation/establishment of policy and the procedures and work practices within the organisation and will be required to provide assistance to other employees and/or sections. Employees at this level are expected to undertake the control and coordination of key aspects of the work of the organisation. Employees require a strong understanding of the long-term goals of the organisation. The management of staff is a feature at this level. Employees are required to set outcomes in relation to the organisation and may be required to negotiate matters on behalf of the organisation. Employees will have significant impact upon policies and projects and will be required to provide initiative and to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and work programs. RESPONSIBILITIES A position at this level may undertake the following responsibilities or others of similar value: Undertake managerial functions under a wide range of activities requiredconditions to achieve results in line with organisational goals;  Exercise managerial control, involving planning, direction, control and evaluation of operations which include providing analysis and interpretation for either a major single discipline or multidiscipline operation;  Provide authoritative specialist advice on policy matters and contribute to the development and review of policies, both internal and external, including critical evaluation of government policy;  Administer complex policy, organisational and program matters;  Undertake lobbying and advocacy work involving networking and policy development and liaison at a high level;  Contribute to and participate in the senior management team. REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level.  Comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures.  Application of a high level of discipline knowledge.  A high level of verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to discuss and explain complex issues and ideas.  Strong managerial and strategic planning skills.  Ability to exercise sound judgement in relation to complex issues.  Strong policy analysis and research skills, where relevant.  A high level of interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and other organizations. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  Works The employee manages a major area or program and works under general directionlimited direction of the Executive Director. The employee exercises substantial delegated authority and may deputise for the Executive Director or Portfolio Directors from time to time. She or he will be expected to exercise a high degree of autonomy;  Supervises other manages a program area or range of work areas and supervises staff and/or volunteers or works in a specialised fieldat lower levels.

Requirements of the job. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level.  At : • Thorough knowledge of work activities performed within the lower range workplace; • Sound knowledge of this level, staff are expected to have:  Knowledge procedural/operational methods of the workplace; • May utilise limited professional or specialised knowledge; • Working knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to workthe workplace;  Knowledge of organisation policies and activities• Ability to apply computing concepts;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation and its services and/or functions;  Specialists require an understanding of the underlying principles in the discipline;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through previous experience, training or education. The prerequisites for entry to this level would bebe equivalent to:  Relevant four year Degree entry level for degree holder or diploma with two years' relevant experience;  OR Three year Degree with three years of relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma experience or appropriate certificate with relevant experience;  OR Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience;  OR Attained , or experience attained through previous appointments, service services and/or study, study of an equivalent level of expertise and and/or experience to undertake a range of activities; Employees undertaking specialised services shall be promoted to this level once they have had the appropriate experience and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level; Employees working as sole employees shall commence at this level. At the upper range of this level, staff are required to:  Knowledge of organisational programs, policies and activities;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation, its structure and services;  The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant Degree with relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with substantial experience;  OR Qualifications in more than one discipline;  OR Less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the range of activities required. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  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 responsibility for various activities in a specialised area; • Exercise responsibility for a function within the work area • Assist in a range of functions and/or contribute to interpretation of matters for which there are no clearly established practices and procedures although such activity would not be the sole responsibility of the officer, • Supervise the work of other employees; • Perform tasks of a sensitive nature including the provision of information requiring a high degree of judgement, initiative and confidentiality; • Co-ordinate elementary programmes or a single programme at a more complex level; • Where prime responsibility lies in a "professional" field, officers at this level would undertake at least some of the following: - Undertake some minor phase of a broad or more complex assignment; - Provide assistance to senior officers; - Perform duties of a specialised nature; • Plan and co-ordinate elementary community-based projects/programmes; • Perform moderately complex functions including social planning, demographic analysis, survey design and analysis; • Graduates work under direct supervision; • Works under general directionsupervision • Operate as member of a professional team;  Supervises • Supervision of other staff and/or volunteers or works in a specialised field.employees;

Requirements of the job. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level.  At the lower range of this level, staff are expected to have:  Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to work;  Knowledge of organisation policies and activities;  Knowledge of the role of the organisation and its services and/or functions;  Specialists require an understanding of the underlying principles in the discipline;  Sound discipline knowledge gained through previous experience, training or education. The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant four year Degree with two years' relevant experience;  OR Three year Degree with three years of relevant experience;  OR Associate Diploma with relevant experience;  OR Lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience;  OR Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study, an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake a range of activities; Employees undertaking specialised services shall be promoted to this level once they have had the appropriate experience and undertake work related to the responsibilities under this level; Employees working as sole employees shall commence at this level. At the upper range of this level, staff are required to:  • Knowledge of organisational programsprogrammes, policies and activities;  • Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience;  • Knowledge of the role of the organisation, its structure and services;  • The prerequisites for entry to this level would be:  Relevant − Degree with relevant substantial experience;  OR − Post Graduate qualification; − Associate Diploma with substantial experience;  OR Qualifications in more than one discipline;  OR Less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level;  OR − Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level with a combination of experience experience, expertise and expertise competence sufficient to undertake perform the range of activities required. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  Works duties required at this level; • Work under general direction;  Supervises • Supervise other employees and/or volunteers. • Exercise a degree of autonomy; • Control projects and/or programmes; • Set outcomes for lower classified staff; • Establish priorities and monitor workflow in areas of responsibility; • Solutions to problems can generally be found in documented techniques, precedents and guidelines or instructions. Assistance is available when required. A person employed as a community services worker level 6 shall operate under limited direction from senior employees or management and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices and guidelines need to be developed. General features at this level allow employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the organisation and would require employees to be involved with establishing operational procedures which impact upon the organisation and/or the sections of the community served by it. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to management of the organisation or a section thereof, assist or prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices. Employees will be involved in the formation of programmes and work practices and will be required to provide assistance and/or expert advice to other employees. Employees may be required to negotiate matters on behalf of the organisation. Positions at this level will require responsibility for decision-making in the particular work area and the provision of expert advice. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the workplace. Employees will be required to set outcomes for the work areas for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives of the organisation. They may be required to undertake the control and co- ordination of a programme, project and/or significant work area. Employees require a good understanding of the long term goals of the organisation. Employees may exercise managerial responsibility, 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 or activities. Positions at this level may be identified by impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes or objectives for the workplace; the level of responsibility for decision-making; the exercise of judgment; delegated authority; and the provision of expert advice. 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 staff. Employees will be required to understand and implement effective staff management and personnel practices. 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 volunteers functions involving the use of analytical skills; • Undertake managerial or works specialised functions under a wider range of conditions to achieve results in line with organisation goals; • Exercise managerial control, involving the planning, direction, control and evaluation of operations which include providing analysis and interpretation for either a major single or multi-specialist operation; • Provide advice on matters of complexity within the work area and/or specialised area; • Undertake a range of duties within the work area, including develop work practices and procedures, 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 organisation with other bodies and/or members of the public; • Control and co-ordinate a work area or a larger organisation within budgetary constraints; • Exercise autonomy in establishing the operation of the work area; • Provide a consultancy service for a range of activities and/or to a wide range of clients; • Where the prime responsibility lies in a specialised fieldfield an employee at this level would undertake at least some of the following: − Provide support to a range of activities or programmes; − Control and co-ordinate projects; − Contribute to the development of new procedures and methodology; − Provide expert advice/assistance relevant to the work area; − Supervise/manage the operation of a work area and monitor work outcomes; − Supervise on occasions other specialised staff; − Supervise/manage the operation of a discrete element which is part of a larger organisation; − Provide consultancy services for a range of activities. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. • Skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training • Comprehensive knowledge of organisation policies and procedures; • Specialist skills and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi- disciplinary or major single function operation; • Specialist 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 structures and functions; • Comprehensive knowledge of requirements relevant to the discipline; • The prerequisites for entry to this level would be: − Degree with substantial experience; − Post Graduate qualification; − Associate Diploma with substantial experience; − Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level; • Works under limited direction from senior employees of the Committee of Management or Board; • Supervision of staff.