Municipal employee level. 8 An employee will be classified at this level if they have progressed from Municipal employee level 7 or are deemed equivalent. Such employees are skilled and hold qualifications above a trade certificate or equivalent. Accountability and extent of authority Works without direct supervision Exercises considerable discretion within the scope of the grade Exercises high precision skills and is responsible for the quality of work Supervision of other employees Is responsible for training of employees Specialist knowledge and skills Indicative but no exclusive of the skills required of an employee at this level are: • Undertaking of supervision of employees • Performs work involving the skills of the employee’s trade that requires significant and specialised skills • Provision of training in conjunction with trainers • Provide guidance and assistance Judgement and problem solving These positions are essentially about problem solving. The nature of the work is usually specialised with methods, procedures and processes established form theory or precedent. The intellectual challenge comes from the application of these established techniques to new situations. Qualifications and experience Employees at this level will have as minimum a TAFE certificate and/or equivalent and will in addition have completed an appropriate Supervisory Course, or Have substantial progress towards the completion of an associate diploma. Where agreed appropriate experience will be counted as training. Management skills Some positions at this level are at the "work face", others involve first-line supervision of employees at the "work face". Where supervision is part of the job, it is expected that the employees will assist employees in their tasks where required. The employee must have a basic knowledge of personnel practices and be able to provide subordinate employees with on the job training and guidance. Additionally it is expected that directions and guidance will be provided to forepersons. Where supervision is not required, these positions necessitate good skills in managing time and planning and organising one's own work.
Municipal employee level
