Based on your current level within the existing award structure, your position would be classified as Band 2 under the proposed Professional Stream Model.
Read the classification descriptor for a Professional Band 2 position
The following table shows how your current level and increment translates to a new level within Band 2. For example, if you are at level 2 increment 2 (shown in yellow below), you will be reclassified as the "B2-R1-2" level within Band 2 under the proposed Professional Stream Model .
*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 
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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 evaluation/co-ordination and/or integration of complex, diverse and varied operational procedures and practices to support the activities of the work area.
The work requires in-depth research, analysis, investigation and evaluation to develop and implement complex practices, systems and processes to meet difficult operational and service delivery requirements.
Specialised work in a particular discipline provides authoritative advice and expertise to support a range of complex program activities consistent with the established decision-making and operational framework.
The work requires the interpretation of organisational rules and professional principles to guide the development and application of operating systems, methods and procedures relating to one discipline
Detailed planning, organising, directing, controlling and co-ordinating of resources associated with supporting complex program activities.
Context & Framework
The work provides support to a work area or program activities which have a direct and significant effect on outcomes for the functional unit or program activity.
Work is to apply well developed practitioner and/or specialised knowledge of a particular discipline to provide effective practical solutions in a complex operational environment.
Work is undertaken within established operational guidelines, systems and processes with limited guidance required in applying highly developed expertise to complex and challenging program activities.
Independence in interpreting and evaluating the requirements and effectiveness of operational program and service delivery according to the decision-making framework and in providing solutions to meet service delivery requirements.
Guidance and instruction may be received on the implementation of modifications consistent with policy, regulatory and/or technological requirements and developments.
Expertise
Highly proficient in the area of expertise with extensive skill in a specific discipline.
In-depth knowledge of the decision-making and operational framework and specific organisational systems and processes and these effects on stakeholders, clients, other employees and members of the public.
The level of knowledge becomes highly developed in specific areas regarding the effect of regulations, policies, systems and processes on effective program and service delivery.
Provide leadership, instruction and guidance in the specific discipline or area of expertise in implementing and modifying existing methods, systems, processes, infrastructure and equipment to resolve operational problems.
An emerging management role in leading components of program activities which support the operations of a functional area.
Interpersonal Skills
Informs and guides to gain acceptance of others regarding the maintenance and modification of intricate and unrelated methods, systems and processes for effective service and program delivery outcomes.
Provides clear and authoritative advice and recommendations for complex activities that are understood and accepted by others as resolving program and service delivery challenges.
Increasingly engaged in articulating the application of policies, rules, regulations and guidelines to operational processes.
Mentors, provides feedback and evaluates the performance of less qualified or experienced associates.
Judgement
Exercises, initiative, flexibility and creativity to apply professional expertise to meet complex operational challenges.
Interprets the regulatory and operational frameworks to provide improved service delivery outcomes.
Makes informed decisions, recommendations and/or implement alternative approaches that provide operational solutions for program and service delivery requirements.
Identifies, assesses and responds to changes to guidelines, systems, methods and processes to apply appropriate solutions.
Influence of outcomes
Provides significant professional support to meet work area objectives.
Influences the skill development and performance of less qualified or experienced associates.
Influences the effective use of infrastructure, systems and processes and their modification in response to changes to operational procedures and the decision-making framework.
There is a significant effect on effective and efficient operation of the functional or program delivery activities.
Advice provided is regarded as authoritative and specialised regarding the area of activity. There may be an influence on associated program activities in the functional area.
Responsibility for outcomes
Responsible for ensuring professional expertise is effectively applied to provide program and service delivery outcomes consistent with the operational framework.
Responsible for providing leadership, instruction and guidance to less qualified or experienced associates in the specific discipline or area of expertise.
Increasingly provides advice regarding the application of specific policies, rules, regulations and guidelines to program objectives.
