Based on your current level within the existing award structure, your position would be classified as Band 1 under the proposed Professional Stream Model.

Read the classification descriptor for a Professional Band 1 position

The following table shows how your current level and increment translates to a new level within Band 1. For example, if you are at level 1 increment 3 (shown in yellow below), you will be reclassified as the "B1-R1-2" level within Band 1 under the proposed Professional Stream Model . Employees at Professional level 1 increment 1 will move into the "B1-R1-1" band following translation to the Professional Stream Model (shown in blue below).

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

Download the table for Professional Stream Bands 1-4 (PDF, 154KB)

Read the differences between Professional Stream bands

Progression

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.

Classification descriptor

Focus

Work within a defined field requiring the development of graduate level knowledge for the application and adjustment of conventional and specialised professional practices, methods and standards according to established operational guidelines, systems and processes.

Initially, the work consists of a focus on multiple, diverse tasks to be performed to achieve specified outcomes. Tasks involve precise, intricate and unrelated methods and processes and may consist of work regarded as difficult and complex.

The work includes one or more components of research, analysis, investigation, evaluation and providing options and recommendations.

With experience, work requires the co-ordination and integration of complex tasks within a defined field.

Consistent with ongoing development, required to interpret and modify guidelines, systems and processes to ensure conformity with specified outcomes and/or to provide alternative approaches to resolve operational problems.

May make decisions on the proposals and recommendations of lower level associates.

Context & Framework

Initially, general instructions are provided.  More complex and unusual requirements which do not have clear guidelines or precedents may require more detailed instructions.

With experience, general direction is provided to achieve the required outcomes as guidelines, systems and processes are well understood.

Interpretation, modification or adjustment of accepted practices, methods or standards is routinely required to achieve specified outcomes.

Policies, rules and regulations provide a framework for decision-making in undertaking and integrating the activities of the work area.

Flexibility, innovation and initiative expected in providing alternative solutions to complex operational issues within the area of activity to resolve issues and satisfy client and stakeholder requirements.

Expertise

Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution.

Initial theoretical subject matter knowledge increases with experience to be recognised as well developed knowledge and expertise in the application of operational policies, rules and regulations to systems and processes.

Initially applies subject matter knowledge and experience to professional practices, methods and standards.  Consistent with professional development, applies expertise to provide solutions to complicated, difficult intricate and unrelated problems with existing infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes.

Develops expertise in controlling and managing allocated resources.

Interpersonal Skills

Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Assistance may be provided to a supervisor in reviewing and evaluating practices and standards and providing specified outcomes including recommendations.

With experience, develops decision-making  regarding operational performance and activities by informing, guiding and gaining the acceptance of others in adopting practices, systems and processes required to achieve program and service delivery outcomes.

With experience, required to interpret and explain complex operational procedures and provide advice and detailed information to clients, stakeholders and members of the public.

Judgement

Consistent with ongoing development required to exercise independent judgment in the application of conventional practices, methods and standards to be applied, and the planning and organisation required to complete complex, diverse tasks.

With experience, creativity and initiative increases to provide options, recommendations and solutions to satisfy non-standard requirements.

With experience, increasingly required to exercise independent judgement in applying organisational policies, rules and regulations to professional methods, systems and processes.

Applies expertise to resolve complex operational issues with existing systems, procedures, infrastructure and equipment.

Researches, compiles, analyses and evaluates complex and unrelated information to maintain and modify operational performance and service delivery.

Influence of outcomes

The work has an influence on the effective operation and performance of the work unit including client, stakeholder and public perception regarding program or service delivery.

Consistent with ongoing development, proposes and develops options to modify practices and methods and to recommend alternative approaches to achieve the work unit’s objectives while maintaining quality standards.

Instruction, guidance and mentoring have a significant influence on the development of less qualified or experienced associates.

Responsibility for outcomes

Responsible for maintaining professional practices, methods and standards and their modification as appropriate to provide satisfactory solutions for complex operational issues.

Responsible for maintaining quality control of outcomes.

Responsible for ensuring less qualified or experienced associates receive appropriate instruction, guidance, and performance feedback.

With experience is responsible for ensuring operational guidelines, systems and processes are applied appropriately to integrate related activities to meet specified objectives.

With experience is responsible for providing options and recommendations to resolve complex operational issues and/or improve the operational effectiveness.