Professional Officer 3. Work at this level may involve the exercise of substantial professional judgement. Work is usually performed without professional direction with a discretion permitted within the boundaries of broad guidelines to achieve organisational goals. Work at this level requires a detailed knowledge of both Governmental policies and procedures and an appreciation of their application in relation to agency operations. The ability to interpret an provide advice on legislation, regulations and other guideline material relating to the operations and functions of the work area is required. Duties may span a range of activities in a complex, specialised environment and may include contributing to the formulation of corporate policy and the implementation of policy directives. Significant managerial skills and the abilities necessary to monitor resource allocations, evaluate professional, technical and economic impacts of programs, formulate policy and corporate strategy proposals are a requirement of positions within this level. The management of very complex projects involving a number of personnel from either the discipline of a variety of professional disciplines may be required.
