Common use of Characteristics of the level Clause in Contracts

Characteristics of the level. Employees at this level will be required to perform a broad range of routine tasks. Work at this level is characterised by the following: • Generally labour intensive in nature, may require the operation of equipment, and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skills and knowledge appropriate to this level; • Performed under direction and instruction; • Instruction given is by way of verbal, written or diagrammatic direction; • Employees will provide assistance and co-operation to other employees; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location, and are performed either as an individual or as a team member. Employees will be given an opportunity to participate in on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 1 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area in a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of similar value: • Assisting with the implementation of the early childhood programme and activities under supervision; • Assisting in the implementation of daily care routines; • Assisting in the maintenance of the health, hygiene and safety of children in care; • Demonstrate the ability to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and work in accordance with the policies, procedures and routines of the centre; • Working as directed in accordance with licensing requirements under the Act; • In limited circumstances, assisting catering staff in the preparation of snacks and beverages but not including the preparation of meals. Child Care Worker Level 2 Characteristics of the Level Employees at this level have completed relevant AQF Certificate III training or an equivalent qualification or have acquired skills, knowledge or experience to perform duties at this level. Work at this level is characterised by the following: • Employees will understand and apply quality control techniques to a level equivalent to their skills and knowledge; • Employees may be required to set-up, programme and operate complex equipment and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skill and knowledge; • Work is performed under broad guidelines; • The ability to interpret complex instructions and procedures; • The provision of AQF Certificate III or equivalent guidance and assistance; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location and are performed either as an individual or as a team member; • Employees may, from time to time, perform work of a lower level or incidental to their area of expertise. Employees will be given an opportunity to participate in on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels, subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 2 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule To contribute to the operational objectives of the programme, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of similar value: • Any duties of a Child Care Worker Level 1; • Assisting in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups; • Recording observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes for qualified staff; • Under direction, working with individual children with particular needs; • Assisting in the provision of training to level 1 employees; • Demonstrating an ability to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children and families; • Assisting in providing a safe environment for the children; • Assisting in the provision of the daily care routine; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and working in accordance with the policies, procedures and routines of the centre. Child Care Worker Level 2.5

Characteristics of the level.  At this level Employees are subject to general direction from senior Employees. Employees undertake a range of functions requiring the application of a high level of knowledge and skills to achieve results in 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 direction are not clearly defined.  General features at this level indicate the involvement in establishing team/departmental programmes and procedures. Positions will include a range of work functions and may involve the supervision of a team or in the case of small local governments a department. Work may span more than one discipline. In addition, Employees at this level may be required to assist in the preparation of or prepare the departmental budget. Employees at this level will be required to perform a broad range of routine tasksprovide expert advice to lower classified Employees. Work  Positions at this level demand the application of knowledge that is characterised by gained through qualifications and/or previous experience in the following: • Generally labour intensive in naturediscipline. In addition, may require the operation of equipment, and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skills and knowledge appropriate to this level; • Performed under direction and instruction; • Instruction given is by way of verbal, written or diagrammatic direction; • Employees will provide assistance and co-operation to other employees; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location, and are performed either as an individual or as a team member. Employees will be given an opportunity required to participate set priorities and monitor workflows in on-going skills training their area of responsibility (may include establishing work programmes in small local governments).  Employees are required to enable them to progress to higher levels subject to set project priorities, plan and organise their own work and training availabilitythat of subordinate Employees and establish the most appropriate operational methods for the team/department. Tasks typical In addition, interpersonal skills are required to gain the cooperation of Level 1 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the partiesclients and Employees. Activities Schedule To contribute  Employees responsible for projects and/or functions will be required to the operational objectives of the work area in a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of similar value: • Assisting with the implementation of the early childhood programme and activities under supervision; • Assisting in the implementation of daily care routines; • Assisting in the maintenance of the health, hygiene and safety of children in care; • Demonstrate the ability establish outcomes to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and work in accordance with the policies, procedures and routines of the centre; • Working as directed in accordance with licensing requirements under the Act; • In limited circumstances, assisting catering staff in the preparation of snacks and beverages but not including the preparation of mealsachieve departmental/local government goals. Child Care Worker Level 2 Characteristics of the Level Employees at this level have completed relevant AQF Certificate III training or an equivalent qualification or have acquired skills, knowledge or experience to perform duties at this level. Work at this level is characterised by the following: • Employees will understand and apply quality control techniques to a level equivalent to their skills and knowledge; • Employees Specialists may be required to setprovide multi-up, programme and operate complex equipment and/or facilities requiring disciplinary advice. Requirements of the exercise Job Some or all of skill and knowledge; • Work is performed under broad guidelines; • The ability the following are needed to interpret complex instructions and procedures; • The provision of AQF Certificate III or equivalent guidance and assistance; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location and are performed either as an individual or as a team member; • Employees may, from time to time, perform work of a lower level or incidental to their area of expertise. Employees will be given an opportunity to participate in on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels, subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 2 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule To contribute to the operational objectives of the programme, a position at this level may include some – skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training:  knowledge of departmental programmes, polices and activities;  sound discipline knowledge gained through experience;  sound knowledge of the following inputs or those of similar value: • Any duties of a Child Care Worker Level 1; • Assisting in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups; • Recording observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes for qualified staff; • Under direction, working with individual children with particular needs; • Assisting in the provision of training to level 1 employees; • Demonstrating an ability to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children and families; • Assisting in providing a safe environment for the children; • Assisting in the provision role of the daily care routineemployer’s structure and service; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge  relevant degree with relevant experience; or  associate diploma with substantial experience; 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 working in accordance with expertise to undertake the policies, procedures and routines range of the centre. Child Care Worker Level 2.5activities required.

Characteristics of the level. Employees At the first level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, employees work under close direction and undertake routine activities which require the practical application of basic skills and techniques. General features at this level consist of performing clearly defined activities with outcomes being readily attainable and clearly defined. Employees' duties at this level will be required closely monitored with instruction and assistance being readily available. Freedom to perform a broad range of routine tasksact is limited by standards and procedures. Work However, with experience, employees at this level is characterised by may have sufficient freedom to exercise judgement in the following: • Generally labour intensive planning of their own work within those confines. Positions initially at this level will involve employees in nature, may require extensive on-the-job training including familiarisation with the operation goals and objectives of equipment, and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skills and knowledge appropriate to this level; • Performed under direction and instruction; • Instruction given is by way of verbal, written or diagrammatic direction; • Employees will provide assistance and co-operation to other employees; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location, and are performed either as an individual or as a team memberwork section. Employees will be given an opportunity responsible for the timeliness of their work and required to participate in use basic numeracy, written and verbal communication skills. Supervision of other staff is not a feature at this level. Requirements of the Job Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level:- Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications and/or Training · developing knowledge of the section/department function and operation; · basic knowledge of administrative practices and procedures relevant to the work area; · a developing knowledge of work practices and policies of the relevant work area; · basis numeracy, written and verbal communication skills relevant to the work area; · no formal qualifications required at this level; · at this level, employers are expected to offer substantial on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 1 the-job training; · it is desirable that employees are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule studying for an appropriate certificate or undertaking either internal or external training; Responsibilities To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area in a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of similar value: • Assisting with the implementation of the early childhood programme and activities under supervision; • Assisting in the implementation of daily care routines; • Assisting in the maintenance of the health, hygiene and safety of children in care; • Demonstrate the ability to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and work in accordance with the policies, procedures and routines of the centre; • Working as directed in accordance with licensing requirements under the Act; • In limited circumstances, assisting catering staff in the preparation of snacks and beverages but not including the preparation of meals. Child Care Worker Level 2 Characteristics of the Level Employees at this level have completed relevant AQF Certificate III training or an equivalent qualification or have acquired skills, knowledge or experience to perform duties at this level. Work at this level is characterised by the following: • Employees will understand and apply quality control techniques to a level equivalent to their skills and knowledge; • Employees may be required to set-up, programme and operate complex equipment and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skill and knowledge; • Work is performed under broad guidelines; • The ability to interpret complex instructions and procedures; • The provision of AQF Certificate III or equivalent guidance and assistance; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location and are performed either as an individual or as a team member; • Employees may, from time to time, perform work of a lower level or incidental to their area of expertise. Employees will be given an opportunity to participate in on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels, subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 2 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule To contribute to the operational objectives of the programmearea, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • Any duties value:- · undertake routine activities of a Child Care Worker Level 1support nature; • Assisting · undertake straight forward operation of 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; Organisational Relationships · works under direct supervision; Extent of Authority · work outcomes are clearly monitored; · freedom to act limited by standards and procedures; · solutions to problems found in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups; • Recording observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes for qualified staff; • Under direction, working with individual children with particular needs; • Assisting in the provision of training to level 1 employees; • Demonstrating an ability to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children and families; • Assisting in providing a safe environment for the children; • Assisting in the provision of the daily care routine; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and working in accordance with the policies, established procedures and routines of the centreinstructions, assistance readily available. Child Care Worker Level 2.5LEVEL 2

Characteristics of the level. Employees At the first level of the Community and Environmental Services stream, officers work under close direction and undertake routine activities which require the practical application of basic skills and techniques. General features at this level consist of performing clearly defined activities with outcomes being readily attainable and clearly defined. Officers’ duties at this level will be required closely monitored with instruction and assistance being readily available. Freedom to perform a broad range of routine tasksact is limited by standards and procedures. Work However, with experience, officers at this level may have sufficient freedom to exercise judgement in the planning of their own work within those confines. Positions initially at this level will involve officers in extensive on-the-job training including familiarisation with the goals and objectives of the work section. Officers will be responsible for the timeliness of their work and required to use basic numeracy, written and verbal communication skills. Supervision of other staff is characterised by not a feature at this level. Requirements of the followingjob Some or all of the following are needed to perform work at this level: Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications and/or Training • Generally labour intensive in naturedeveloping knowledge of the section/department function and operation; • basic knowledge of administrative practices and procedures relevant to the work area; • a developing knowledge of work practices and policies of the relevant work area; • basic numeracy, may require written and verbal communication skills relevant to the operation of equipment, and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skills and knowledge appropriate to work area; • no formal qualifications required at this level; • Performed under direction and instructionat this level, councils are expected to offer substantial on-the-job training; • Instruction given it is by way of verbal, written desirable that officers are studying for an appropriate certificate or diagrammatic directionundertaking either internal or external training; • Employees will provide assistance and co-operation to other employees; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location, and are performed either as an individual or as a team member. Employees will be given an opportunity to participate in on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 1 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule Responsibilities To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area in a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of similar value: • Assisting with the implementation of the early childhood programme and activities under supervision; • Assisting in the implementation of daily care routines; • Assisting in the maintenance of the health, hygiene and safety of children in care; • Demonstrate the ability to form relationships and appropriate interactions with children; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and work in accordance with the policies, procedures and routines of the centre; • Working as directed in accordance with licensing requirements under the Act; • In limited circumstances, assisting catering staff in the preparation of snacks and beverages but not including the preparation of meals. Child Care Worker Level 2 Characteristics of the Level Employees at this level have completed relevant AQF Certificate III training or an equivalent qualification or have acquired skills, knowledge or experience to perform duties at this level. Work at this level is characterised by the following: • Employees will understand and apply quality control techniques to a level equivalent to their skills and knowledge; • Employees may be required to set-up, programme and operate complex equipment and/or facilities requiring the exercise of skill and knowledge; • Work is performed under broad guidelines; • The ability to interpret complex instructions and procedures; • The provision of AQF Certificate III or equivalent guidance and assistance; • Tasks performed are relevant to a particular worksite or location and are performed either as an individual or as a team member; • Employees may, from time to time, perform work of a lower level or incidental to their area of expertise. Employees will be given an opportunity to participate in on-going skills training to enable them to progress to higher levels, subject to work and training availability. Tasks typical of Level 2 are described in the Activities Schedule as agreed between the parties. Activities Schedule To contribute to the operational objectives of the programmearea, a position at this level may include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value: • Any duties undertake routine activities of a Child Care Worker Level 1support nature; • Assisting in the preparation, implementation undertake straight forward operation of keyboard equipment including data input and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groupsbasic word-processing; • Recording observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes for qualified staffprovide routine information including general reception and telephonist duties; • Under direction, working with individual children with particular needsapply established practices and procedures; • Assisting in the provision of training to level 1 employeesundertake routine library duties involving routine shelving, issues and returns; • Demonstrating enforce compliance with traffic by-laws and regulations at an ability to form elementary level; Organisational relationships and appropriate interactions with children and families• works under direct supervision. Extent of authority • work outcomes are clearly monitored; • Assisting in providing a safe environment for the childrenfreedom to act limited by standards and procedures; • Assisting solutions to problems found in the provision of the daily care routine; • Demonstrating a basic knowledge of and working in accordance with the policies, established procedures and routines of the centreinstructions, assistance readily available. Child Care Worker Level 2.5COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STREAM – LEVEL 2