Job descriptions
Public Service Staff
A position description for advertisement purposes must be available for potential applicants, which includes the following:
- work accountabilities of the job;
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- classification level and salary range of the job;
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- status of the job (ie. whether it is ongoing or fixed term, full-time or part-time).
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Selection criteria must also be developed which indicate the relevant experience, broad competencies, personal qualities and behaviours required for the efficient performance of the job. The selection criteria should be listed in priority order. Qualification and/or accreditation requirements can be specified (if appropriate).
As soon as practicable after the commencement of employment, a staff member will be provided in writing or electronically with details of the job title, classification level and position description for his/her position. A staff member will carry out the duties described in the position description and such other duties as directed consistent with their skills and the classification and value range descriptors.
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School Based Staff | Public Service Staff
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