Based on your current level within the existing award structure, your position would be classified as Band 6 under the proposed DHHS General Stream model.

Read the classification descriptor for a DHHS Band 6 position

The following table shows how your current level and increment translates to a new level within DHHS Band 6. For example, if you are an admin and clerical employee at level 8, increment 3 (shown in yellow below), you will be reclassified as the "B6-R1-3" level within Band 6 under the proposed General Stream model for DHHS employees .

For certain existing levels which fall between new levels (such as technical level 5, which falls between the previous band and B6-R1-1), the translation process takes that existing band to the higher of the two new levels it sits between (shown in blue below). The arrows in the salary columns show such increases.

*Salary Increases are effective on or after the first full pay period (ffpp) of the date indicated.

A salary progression point (the last number in the level number) was formerly known as an increment.  It is proposed to now only be available on the basis of demonstrated performance, rather than the current requirement of “…diligence, conduct and efficiency.”  The criteria for the performance assessment are being developed.

An Advanced Assessment Point (AAP) is a “soft barrier” to a higher salary range in a particular Band by demonstrating higher levels of competency and/or performance. Promotion is not required.  The AAPs in the proposed structure provide access to levels that require promotion under the current arrangements.

The criteria to satisfy progression beyond an AAP will be specific to the type of occupation at each particular classification level.  The criteria is being developed and is subject to discussions with agencies and unions.

Download the table for DHHS General Stream bands 1 - 8 (PDF, 184KB)

Read the differences between General Stream bands

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Classification descriptor

Focus

Positions support the operational activities of a defined field by managing or providing specialised advice. These are complex activities of significance for the delivery of outcomes for the functional or program unit.

A management role interprets policies, regulations and guidelines and designs and implements plans, systems and procedures to deliver services consistent with program objectives.

Specialists identify and define issues according to the established decision-making and operational framework to develop operational solutions, guidelines and recommendations for improved service delivery outcomes.

This involves a highly detailed focus on the activities of the field and may involve more than one discipline.

This includes investigation, review, research, analysis and integration of varied and diverse policies, rules, systems and processes for effective operational outcomes.

Context and framework

The work area unit or program activities have a direct and significant effect on outcomes for the functional unit or program activity.

The position operates with considerable independence in determining priorities, procedures and approach in implementing policies, plans, systems and procedures in a complex specialised environment

Guidance and instruction may on occasion be received on the implementation of modifications consistent with policy, regulatory and/or technological requirements and developments.

Work of a highly technically complex nature or with a varied range of activities may receive instruction and /or provide innovative solutions to meet program or service delivery outcomes.

Expertise

Significant expertise in the relevant discipline(s) and associated field of activity gained through in-depth experience.

Highly developed and detailed understanding of the operational framework including regulations, polices, systems and processes for effective program and service delivery.

Management positions require significant management skills and expertise to lead a complex activity or program unit to support the operations of functional area.

Positions providing specialised advice require highly developed detailed subject-matter knowledge.

Incorporates knowledge of relevant associated activities within the functional area to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.

Interpersonal skills

Informs, negotiates and gains acceptance of others regarding the application of policies, plans and processes in providing defined service and program delivery outcomes.

Provides definitive advice, recommendations and solutions in implementing complex rules, regulations, guidelines, systems, and processes within the defined field of activity.

Represents the organisation with the authority to negotiate and conclude outcomes that meet the specified requirements and objectives of the program or service delivery unit.

Judgement

Clarifies and interprets the decision-making framework and operational systems and procedures to provide outcomes consistent with program objectives.

Initiative, flexibility and creativity in developing options and recommendations to resolve problems and improve service delivery outcomes.

Highly developed theoretical and applied thinking skills to research, investigate, analyse, evaluate and integrate relevant solutions from diverse disciplines or fields into area of activity.

Influence of outcomes

Advice and recommendations are provided directly to the manager of the functional or program area in relation to implementation of policies, plans and processes.

Service delivery or program outcomes may be altered as a result.

There is a direct and critical effect on effective and efficient operation of the functional or program delivery activities.

Advice provided is regarded as authoritative specialised consultative or management advice. There may be a strong influence on associated program activities in the functional area.

Responsibility for outcomes

Responsible for the implementation of policies, regulations and plans to provide efficient and effective program or service delivery outcomes.

This includes developing guidelines and performance options, planning future activities, negotiating for appropriate resources and determining measures for accountability.

Management and/or quality control of outcomes, processes, systems, resources, assets and infrastructure. This includes managing the performance of sub-ordinate staff.

Provide advice on the application of policy to systems and processes in meeting specified program objectives.