Common use of Characteristics of the level Clause in Contracts

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as Level 5 will operate under limited direction from senior employees and undertake a range of functions for which operational policies, practices and guidelines may need to be developed. General features at this level allow employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the 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 subordinate staff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practices. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. • discipline/specialist skill 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 structures or functions; and • comprehensive knowledge of organisation policies; • comprehensive knowledge of requirements relevant to the discipline; • the prerequisites for entry to this level are a degree with substantial experience. 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 section and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and 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 which 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 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 staff within the discipline; - provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • works under limited direction • supervision of staff • may manage a work area 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.

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as Level 5 will operate At this level Employees work under limited general direction from senior employees and undertake a range in the application of functions for which operational policiesprocedures, practices methods, and guidelines may need to be developedwhich are well established. General features at this level allow employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the organisation/section. Employees However, graduates initially appointed at this level will be expected to contribute to under 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 management broader aspects of the section and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices etcwork. In addition, employees at this level will be required Employees may provide assistance to provide expert advice to employees lower classified at a lower levelEmployees. • Positions at this level will require responsibility allow Employees the scope for decision making exercising initiatives in their particular the application of established work area 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 coordination of activities within the provision of expert advicework area. • Employees will be responsible for managing and planning their own work and that of subordinate Employees and may be required to provide consultation deal with formal disciplinary issues within the work area. • Supervisors should have a basic knowledge of the principles of human resource management and assistance be able to assist subordinate Employees with on-the-job-training. • It is desirable that three year degree holders shall progress to this level after the completion of twelve months service at the top of Level 3, after obtaining relevant experience and a satisfactory degree of competence. This is the appointment level for any graduate with a relevant four year degree who is required to undertake work related to that qualification. • Employees with certificate qualifications 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 promoted 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 once they have obtained the appropriate certificate and have had relevant satisfactory service and undertake work area. Managing time is essential so outcomes can be achieved. A high level of interpersonal skills is required related to resolve organisational issues, negotiate contracts, develop and motivate subordinate staff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practicesthe responsibilities under this level. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skill and/or supervision/management abilities exercised thorough knowledge of work activities performed within a multi disciplinary or major single function operationthe work area; • discipline sound knowledge gained through experience, training or educationof procedural/operational methods of the work area; • appreciation of the long term goals of the organisationmay utilise professional, specialised or technical knowledge; • detailed working knowledge of programme activities and work practices statutory requirements relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structures or functions; and • comprehensive knowledge of organisation policiesability to apply computing concepts; • comprehensive knowledge of requirements entry level for four year degree in the relevant to the discipline; or • entry level for three year degree plus graduate diploma in the prerequisites for entry to this level are a degree with substantial experience. 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 relevant discipline; or • undertake a range of duties within associate diploma with experience; or • three year degree plus one year professional experience in 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 section and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and 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 which involve more than one relevant discipline; or • provide a consultancy appropriate certificate with relevant experience; or • attained through previous appointments, service for a range and/or study an equivalent level of activities; • where prime responsibility lies in a "professional" field an employee at this level would expertise and experience to 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 discipline; - supervise/manage the operation of a work area; - supervise on occasions other professional staff within the discipline; - provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • works under limited direction • supervision of staff • may manage a work area 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 functionsrequired.

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as at Level 5 will operate 2, shall work under limited regular direction from senior employees 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 knowledge. Employees will be developedunder the direct supervision of a senior worker. General features at this level allow employees the consist of performing functions, which 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 and/or specific skills to the operational activities work of the organisation/section. In addition, employees may be required to assist senior workers 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 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 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 could be required to provide expert advice to employees classified at a lower level. Positions at this level will require responsibility for decision making resolve minor work procedural issues in their particular the relevant work area and the provision within established constraints. Oversight 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 paid employees or volunteers may be a senior member feature 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 subordinate staff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practiceslevel. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. Skills, Knowledge Experience, Qualification and/or Training • discipline/specialist skill and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi disciplinary or major single function operationBasic skills in oral and written communication with members and the community; • discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or educationKnowledge of established work practices and procedures relevant to the workplace; • appreciation Knowledge of policies relating to the long term goals of the organisationworkplace; • detailed Application of techniques relevant to the workplace; • Developing knowledge of programme activities and work practices statutory requirements relevant to the workplace; • Understanding of basic computing concepts; • The prerequisites for this would be equivalent to; Appropriate certificate relevant to the work arearequired to be performed; • knowledge Or Will have attained previous experience in a relevant industry, service or an equivalent level of organisation structures or functions; expertise and • comprehensive knowledge experience to undertake the range of organisation policies; • comprehensive knowledge of requirements activities required Or Appropriate on-the-job training and relevant to the discipline; • the prerequisites experience Or Entry point for entry to this level are a degree with substantial experience. To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a diploma without experience A position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar valueresponsibilities to: • 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 Undertake a range of duties activities requiring the application of established work procedures and may exercise limited initiative and/or judgement within the work area, including problem definition, planning and the exercise of judgementclearly established procedures and/or guidelines; • provide advice on policy matters and contribute to their developmentAchieve outcomes which are clearly defined; • negotiate on matters Perform tasks including the provision of significance within the section and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the publicmore than routine information; • control and co-ordinate a work area within budgetary constraintsAssist senior employees with special projects; • exercise Perform elementary tasks within a degree programme requiring knowledge of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the operation of established work practices and procedures relevant to the work area; • undertake duties which involve more than one disciplineAssist with administrative functions; • provide Assist senior employees in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of developmental and/or special programmes at an elementary level; • Prepare, implement, and evaluate developmental and/or special programmes for members and the community in consultation with a consultancy service senior employee; • Accept responsibility 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 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 staff single programme function within the discipline; - provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • works Work under regular supervision Provide limited direction • supervision guidance to a limited number of staff • may manage a work area 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 functionslower classified employees.

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as Level 5 will At this level, Employees operate under limited direction from senior employees 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 organisation/sectioncommunity 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 section and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices etc. In addition, employees at this level within the department and will be required to provide expert advice assistance to employees classified at a lower levelother Employees, teams and/or departments. • Positions at this level will require 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 organisation/sectionarea. Employees will be are required to set outcomes for the work area for which they are responsible so as in relation to achieve the objectives of the organisation/section. Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, work independently as specialists or their team and/or function and may be a senior member required to negotiate matters on behalf 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 subordinate staff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practices. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. • discipline/specialist skill and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi disciplinary or major single function operation; • discipline knowledge gained through level – skills, knowledge, 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 or functions; and qualifications and/or training: • comprehensive knowledge of organisation policiesthe employer’s policies and procedures; • comprehensive knowledge application of 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 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 prerequisites for entry to duties required at this level are a degree with substantial experiencelevel. 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 section and/or department, achieve results in line with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and co-ordinate 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 which 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" professional field an employee Employees at this level level, would undertake at least some of the following: - o control and coordinate projects within an organisation in accordance with corporate goals; o provide support advice on policy matters and contribute to its development; o provide a consultancy service to a wide range of activities or programmesclients; - control and 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 o functions may involve complex professional staff within the discipline; - provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • works under limited direction • supervision of staff • may manage a work area in a large organisation or co-ordinate a smaller organisationproblem solving; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage where prime responsibility is to supervise Outside Employees, Employees at this level: o develop and implement significant projects and/or functions.works programmes;

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as Level 5 will operate At the first level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, employees work under limited close direction from senior employees 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 organisation/sectionwith outcomes being readily attainable and clearly defined. Employees Employees' duties at this level will be expected closely monitored with instruction and assistance being readily available. Freedom to contribute to the management of the section and/or departmentact is limited by standards and procedures. However, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices etc. In additionwith experience, employees at this level will be required may have sufficient freedom to provide expert advice to employees classified at a lower levelexercise judgement in the planning of their own work within those confines. Positions initially at this level will require responsibility for decision making involve employees in their particular work area extensive on-the-job training including familiarisation with the goals and the provision objectives of expert advice. Employees will be required to provide consultation and assistance relevant to the work organisation/section. Employees will be responsible for the timeliness of their work and required to set outcomes for the work area for which they are responsible so as to achieve the objectives use basic numeracy, written and verbal communication skills. Supervision of the organisation/section. Employees may exercise managerial responsibility for other staff is not 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 feature 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 subordinate staff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practiceslevel. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. • disciplinelevel:- Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications and/or Training · developing knowledge of the section/specialist skill and/or supervision/management abilities exercised within a multi disciplinary or major single department function and operation; • discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education; • appreciation of the long term goals of the organisation; • detailed · basic knowledge of programme activities administrative practices and work practices procedures relevant to the work area; • · a developing knowledge of organisation structures or functionswork practices and policies of the relevant work area; · basis numeracy, written and • comprehensive knowledge of organisation policies; • comprehensive knowledge of requirements verbal communication skills relevant to the disciplinework area; • the prerequisites · no formal qualifications required at this level; · at this level, employers are expected to offer substantial on-the-job training; · it is desirable that employees are studying for entry to this level are a degree with substantial experience. an appropriate certificate or undertaking either internal or external training; 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: • value:- · undertake significant projects and/or functions involving the use routine activities of analytical skillsa support nature; • 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 section and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and co-ordinate a work area within budgetary constraints; • exercise a degree of autonomy, within budgetary constraints, in establishing the straight forward operation of the keyboard equipment including data input and basic word processing; · provide routine information including general reception and telephonist duties; · apply established practices and procedures; · undertake routine library duties involving routine shelving, issues and returns; · enforce compliance with traffic by-laws and regulations at an elementary level; · works under direct supervision; · work areaoutcomes are clearly monitored; • undertake duties which involve more than one discipline· freedom to act limited by standards and procedures; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activities; • where prime responsibility lies · solutions to problems found 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 co-ordinate projects; - contribute to the development of new established procedures and methodology; - provide expert advice/instructions, assistance relevant to the discipline; - supervise/manage the operation of a work area; - supervise on occasions other professional staff within the discipline; - provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • works under limited direction • supervision of staff • may manage a work area 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 functionsreadily available.

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as Level 5 will operate At the first level of the Technical Services stream, officers work under limited close direction from senior employees 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 organisation/sectionwith 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 section and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and their own work practices etcwithin those confines. In addition, employees Positions initially 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 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 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/work section. Employees Officers will be responsible for the timeliness of their work and required to use basic written and verbal communication skills. Supervision of other staff is not a feature at this level. However, an experienced officer may exercise managerial responsibility for a work area, work independently as specialists or may be a senior member have technical oversight 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 subordinate staff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practicesminor works activity. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. : Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications and/or Training • discipline/specialist skill 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 structures or functions; and • comprehensive knowledge of organisation policiesno formal qualifications required at this level; • comprehensive knowledge of requirements relevant as a training level, councils are expected to the disciplineoffer substantial on-the-job training; • the prerequisites it is desirable that officers are studying for entry to this level are a degree with substantial experience. 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 section and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and 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 which involve more than one discipline; • provide a consultancy service for a range of activitiesprocedures; • where prime responsibility is for the technical oversight of work performed by outside employees, officers at this level may be required to arrange a minor works activity within established methods as part of the training process; • where the prime responsibility lies in a "professional" field an employee technical/drafting field, trainee technical officers at this level would undertake at least some apply established practices and procedures in the conduct 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 discipline; - supervise/manage the operation of a work area; - supervise on occasions other professional staff within the discipline; - provide consultancy services for a range of technical activities. • works under limited direction • supervision of staff • may manage a work area 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.

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as Level 5 will At this level, Employees operate under limited direction from senior employees 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 Employees the scope to influence the operational activities of the organisation/sectionteam, department and/or local government. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to the management of the section team and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and work practices etcpractices. In addition, employees Employees at this level will be required to provide expert advice to employees lower classified at a lower levelEmployees. • Positions at this level will require 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 organisation/sectionteam 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 organisation/sectiondepartment 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. Positions at this level may be identified by impact • Impact of activities undertaken or achievement of stated outcomes/objectives for the work areaarea 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 staffEmployees. Understand and implement effective human resource management practices. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skill skills 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 structures structure 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 section team and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and co-ordinate 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 which that 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 co-ordinate 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 staff 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 direction; • supervision of staff Employees; and/or contractors. • may manage a work area in a large organisation or co-ordinate a smaller organisationarea; • exercise a degree of autonomy (advice available on complex or unusual matters); • manage significant projects and/or functionsfunctions and/or works programmes.

Characteristics of the level. A person employed as Level 5 will operate At this level, Employees work under limited general direction from senior employees 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 organisation/sectiondiscipline. Employees at this level will be expected to contribute to knowledge in establishing procedures in the management of the section and/or department, assist/prepare budgets, establish procedures and appropriate work practices etcrelated field. 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. addition 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 required to supervise various functions within a work area or activities of activities undertaken a complex nature. • Positions may involve a range of work functions that could contain a substantial component of supervision or achievement require Employees to provide specialist expertise/advice in their relevant discipline. • Work at this level requires a sound knowledge of stated outcomes/objectives for programme, activity, operational policy or service aspects of the work areaperformed within a function or a number of work areas. Managing time • Employees require skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising own work and that of subordinate Employees, where supervision is essential so a component of the position, to achieve specific objectives. • Employees will be expected to set outcomes can be achieved. A high level of interpersonal skills is required to resolve organisational issues, negotiate contracts, and further develop and motivate subordinate staff. Understand and implement effective human resource management practiceswork methods where general work procedures are not defined. Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level. level – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training: • discipline/specialist skill 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 local government and/or service functions; • specialists require an understanding of the organisationunderlying principles in the relevant disciplines; • detailed knowledge of programme activities and work practices relevant to the work area; • knowledge of organisation structures or functions; and • comprehensive knowledge of organisation policies; • comprehensive knowledge of requirements relevant to the discipline; • the prerequisites for entry to this level are a 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. To contribute ; or • attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of expertise and experience 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 section and/or department, with other bodies and/or members of the public; • control and 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 which 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 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 staff within the discipline; - provide consultancy services for a range of activities. • works under limited direction • supervision of staff • may manage a work area 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 functionsrequired.