AP814640 - Launceston City Council Award 2002

6. SALARIES AND WAGES AND DEFINITIONS - ADULTS

6.1 Salaries

6.1.1 The rates in this clause will be the minimum that employees will receive for their respective classification.

6.1.2 Upon appointment, an employee shall be paid in accordance with the salary and wages rates prescribed by this award. The level of an employee within the grade shall be made by Council having regard to the qualifications and practical experience of the employee for the position.

6.1.3 The positioning of an employee into a salary grade will be achieved by referring to the classifications.

6.1.4 Salaries for graduate engineers overlap from 4.15 to 5.21 (inclusive); engineers Class 2 overlap from 5.22 to 6.25 (inclusive); and engineers Class 3 overlap from 6.26 to 7.30 (inclusive) in Clause 6.1.5.

[6.1.5 substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.1.5 Adult rates

Grade	Level	Per Annum
1	1	26 716
	2	28 830
	3	29 207
	4	29 830
	5	30 304
	6	31 151
2	6	31 151
	7	31 708
	8	32 158
	9	32 737
	10	33 153
3	10	33 153
	11	33 691
	12	34 396
	13	35 317
	14	36 130
	15	37 097
4	15	37 097
	16	38 023
	17	38 949
	18	39 875
	19	40 801
5	20	41 197
	21	42 407
	22	43 513
	23	44 723
	24	45 933
6	25	46 933
	26	48 324
	27	49 715
	28	51 106
	29	52 497
7	30	53 497
	31	54 582
	32	55 667
	33	56 752
	34	57 837
8	35	59 837

6.2 Classifications - Definitions

6.2.1 Grade 1

6.2.1(a) Overview

Work at this level is clearly defined and routine with readily observable outcomes. It is performed within specific guidelines and under general supervision. Employees in this grade perform basic labouring and/or clerical duties. Their freedom is limited by standards, procedures and instructions from others. Employees may solve minor problems related to their own work area.

6.2.1(b) Education and experience (minimum requirements for the position)

• Basic skills and/or licences required for the position (i.e. current A licence); or
• Completed year 10 with appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy required for the position; or
• Have relevant experience in local government or similar work environment; or
• Completion of TAFE first year or an introductory course combined with limited work experience.

6.2.1(c) Responsibility and accountability

• Grade 1 employees are generally not required to supervise others, but they may be involved in providing guidance and support to new employees, work experience students and trainees.
• Required to carry out duties under instruction which comply with quality and safety standards.
• Reports faults/deviations to first line supervisors.
• Is responsible for health and safety in own work area.

6.2.1(d) Communication

Generally required to transfer routine information to other staff and the general public.

[6.2.1(e) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.2.1(e) Salary range

Level	$
1	26 716
2	28 830
3	29 207
4	29 830
5	30 304
6	31 151

6.2.2 Grade 2

6.2.2(a) Overview

Work can be a combination of repetitive, semi-skilled and specific tasks which do not require an employee to have a trade or equivalent qualification. Through work experience and knowledge gained employees in this grade will demonstrate initiative and show guidance to other employees. Limited supervision is given to employees in this grade. Inexperienced supervisors will commence at this level.

6.2.2(b) Education and experience (minimum requirements for the position)

• Positions which require drivers to have a current B, C and D licence; or
• Grade 10 with appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy required for the position plus at least four years' relevant work experience; or
• Undertaking a tertiary course (degree, associate diploma, diploma or certificate) required for the position combined with two years' relevant work experience; or
• Successful completion of specific education or training required for semi-skilled positions.

6.2.2(c) Responsibility and accountability

• Works in a team environment or under limited supervision.
• Can be required to monitor and assist other employees in same or lower grade.
• Responsible for quality of work performed within level of competence, training and experience.
• Refers problems to supervisor if unable to reach a satisfactory solution.
• Is responsible for health and safety of self and fellow employees in own work area.

6.2.2(d) Communication

Effectively transfer routine information and give explanations of issues within area of expertise.

[6.2.2(e) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.2.2(e) Salary range

Level	$
6	31 151
7	31 708
8	32 158
9	32 737
10	33 153

6.2.3 Grade 3

6.2.3(a) Overview

Employees in this grade are recognised as being skilled technicians or administration officers, or trade qualified or having a hands on supervisory role. They will apply their advanced skills to the job and by exercising their discretion will solve limited difficulty problems as they arise. Employees will exercise advanced skills and knowledge using various materials and/or specialised techniques.

6.2.3(b) Education and experience (minimum requirements for the position)

• Completed three year university degree with no experience; or
• Grade 10 with appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy required for the position plus at least six years' relevant work experience; or
• Adequate educational qualifications to undertake tertiary studies combined with relevant experience; or
• Trade qualifications or equivalent and have sufficient work experience to perform competently in this grade; or
• Positions which require employees to have a current E licence; or
• Post-trade qualifications relevant to the job.
• Supervisory positions will require employees to have a minimum of five years relevant experience, combined with sound supervisory knowledge and aptitude.

6.2.3(c) Responsibility and accountability

• Operates with minimal supervision in a team environment or alone, but recognises when to refer issues to a higher authority.
• Takes control of the job, the health and safety of self and fellow workers and is responsible for maintaining quality in accordance with instructions/plans.
• Can be responsible for supervising and training staff.

6.2.3(d) Communication

Ability to effectively transfer information and provide detailed explanation on more than routine matters to staff and the general public.

6.2.3(e) Salary range

[6.2.3(e) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

Level	$
10	33 153
11	33 691
12	34 396
13	35 317
14	36 130
15	37 097

6.2.4 Grade 4

6.2.4(a) Overview

Work is becoming specialised and less governed by standardised procedures and may require limited development of work procedures. Established techniques and precedents will mainly be used but sufficient knowledge is needed to determine when routine actions are inappropriate. Under the professional supervision of higher level professionals as to method of approach and requirements, is a professional practitioner who performs normal professional work and exercises individual judgement and initiative in the application of professional principles, techniques and methods.

6.2.4(b) Education and experience

• Year 10 with demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills plus minimum relevant work experience of seven years; or
• Relevant tertiary qualifications plus minimum of two years relevant work experience; or
• Full professional qualifications and limited work experience.

6.2.4(c) Responsibility and accountability

• Limited supervision is given but difficult aspects of work are referred to senior officers for guidance.
• Provides input into policy/procedural improvements.
• Assists in teaching techniques to others.
• Supervision and/or responsibility for work of others may be required.

6.2.4(d) Communication

Would be required on occasion to present arguments of a technical or detailed nature and demonstrate ability to effectively convey this information to others.

[6.2.4 (e) substituted by PR920726 PR948912;PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.2.4(e) Salary range

Level	$
15	37 097
16	38 023
17	38 949
18	39 875
19	40 801

6.2.5 Grade 5

6.2.5(a) Overview

Work at this level requires skills obtained through tertiary studies or extensive work experience. Positions will have a supervisory or management emphasis or provide specialised services. Precedent cannot always be relied upon to resolve operational problems and some degree of innovation in developing solutions may be required. As a professional practitioner, performs normal professional work under general professional guidance, and performs professional work which is novel, complex or critical under professional supervision.

6.2.5(b) Education and experience

6.2.5(b)(i) For non-professional roles:

• Minimum of Year 11 or equivalent with minimum of ten years experience in the relevant work area.

6.2.5(b)(ii) For professional positions:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification usually with a minimum of five years relevant work experience.

6.2.5(c) Responsibility and accountability

• Work is performed within broad guidelines.
• Employees in this band are responsible for work output in an activity or job area level.
• Expected to assess and recommend policy or procedural improvements.
• May be involved in training and development of skills within other employees.
• May assist in the selection of employees.
• Will provide, where appropriate, written reports on the performance and operation of the unit (job area, activities or specialist area).
• May be required to deputise for job area managers.

6.2.5(d) Communication

Well developed verbal and written skills needed. Often required to present arguments, persuade others and lead discussions.

[6.2.5(e) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.2.5(e) Salary Range

Level	$
20	41 197
21	42 407
22	43 513
23	44 723
24	45 933

6.2.6 Grade 6

6.2.6(a) Overview

Work at this level will require planning and implementation of objectives within the context of established Corporate policies. Managerial skill or professional expertise is needed to assist with the development of policy. Project management skills are also required. As a professional practitioner, performs normal professional work under broad policy control and direction. May also perform under general professional guidance work that is novel, complex or critical and/or a limited range of the duties of a professional manager, professional specialist or of a senior professional practitioner.

6.2.6(b) Education and experience

6.2.6(b)(i) For managerial positions:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent substantial work experience.

6.2.6(b)(ii) For professional positions:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications usually with a minimum of seven years relevant work experience.

6.2.6(c) Responsibility and accountability

• Expected to assess, recommend and implement policy or procedural improvements.
• Exercises independence of action within broad policy objectives.
• May initiate training and development programmes for other employees.
• Assists in the selection of subordinates.
• Accountable for operational performance, delegation and resource allocation and forward planning of a work unit or projects.
• In the absence of controlling manager may be required to assume total responsibility for own work area.

6.2.6(d) Communication

Highly developed written and verbal skills. Will be required to motivate staff and present arguments on Council's behalf.

[6.2.6(e) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.2.6(e) Salary range

Level	$
25	46 933
26	48 324
27	49 715
28	51 106
29	52 497

6.2.7 Grade 7

6.2.7(a) Overview

6.2.7(a)(i) Work at this level will require planning and implementation of objectives within the context of established Corporate policy. Managerial skills or specialised professional expertise are needed to assist with the development of policy. Project management skills are also required.

6.2.7(a)(ii) Persons in this band will be responsible for the output and control of a recognised department or job area of significant importance to Council. It is likely that positions in this band will report directly to a divisional manager. Specialised positions will be required to act as specialist advisors in their particular field to Council. Overtime provisions at this level are likely to be covered through an employment agreement.

6.2.7(a)(iii) This is the first level for a senior professional practitioner, a professional manager or a professional specialist. Novel, complex or critical work is performed under broad policy control and direction and in the absence of guidance regarding the technical aspects of the work.

6.2.7(b) Education and experience

6.2.7(b)(i) For managerial positions:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent substantial work experience.

6.2.7(b)(ii) For specialist positions:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications with a minimum of seven years relevant work experience.

6.2.7(c) Responsibility and accountability

• Expected to assess, recommend and implement policy or procedural improvements.
• Exercises independence of action within broad policy objectives.
• May initiate training and development programmes for other employees.
• Assists in the selection of staff.
• Accountable for operational performance, delegation and resource allocation and forward planning of a work unit or projects.
• Would be expected to be completely responsible for the function of the department or job area.
• Responsible for presentation of reports at Council/Committee meetings.

6.2.7(d) Communication

Highly developed written and verbal skills. Will be required to motivate staff and present arguments on Council's behalf.

[6.2.7(e) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.2.7(e) Salary range

Level	$
30	53 497
31	54 582
32	55 667
33	56 752
34	57 837

6.2.8 Grade 8

6.2.8(a) Overview

6.2.8(a)(i) Positions covered at this level will include senior job area and function area managers and may include senior professional specialist roles.

6.2.8(a)(ii) Under broad policy control and direction is a senior professional practitioner, a professional manager or a professional specialist where the level of responsibility is greater than that for grade 7.

6.2.8(a)(iii) Salaries at this level are typically set by agreement subject to clause 31 - Special arrangements/employment agreement of this award to take account of overtime, other duties which may be performed outside normal hours, arrangement of hours of work and other contingencies inherent in the work.

[6.2.8(b) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.2.8(b) Salary range

Level	$
35	59837

6.3 Junior employees

6.3.1 The minimum rates to be paid to junior employees, except where otherwise mentioned in this award, shall be the under-mentioned percentages of the appropriate adult rate.

Age	Per cent
Under 18	65
18 to 19	77

6.3.2 Apprentices

[6.3.2(a) substituted by PR920726 PR948912; PR959857 ppc 18Jul05]

6.3.2(a) The proportionate number of apprentices shall be prescribed by regulations made under the Vocational Education & Training Act (Tas) 1994.

Year of apprenticeship	All inclusive rate per week
	$
1st	226.10
2nd	322.20
3rd	435.20
4th	573.70

6.3.3(b) Flat rate increases will be increased by the following percentages for apprentices:

	%
1st year	38
2nd year	55
3rd year	75
4th year	90

6.3.3(b)(i) Percentage increases will apply in full to all apprentices.

6.3.3(c) The provisions of the Vocational Education & Training Act (Tas) 1994, shall apply except where, and to the extent that, they are inconsistent with this award.

6.4 Operators - mechanical equipment

6.4.1 Group 1

6.4.1(a) Auto-eductor driver (pit and gully machine), street-cleansing machine operator or water-flusher driver - 35 brake horsepower and under.

• Provided that the aforementioned brake horsepower rating shall relate only to the prime-motive engine of the equipment;

6.4.1(b) Operator lance-type hand-sprayer;

6.4.1(c) Operator aggregate dryer;

6.4.1(d) Operator pre-mix drag spreader;

6.4.1(e) Operator aggregate belt spreader;

6.4.1(f) Operator joint-inserting machine;

6.4.1(g) Operator concrete-spray-curing machine self-propelled;

6.4.1(h) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor (below class 3) without power-operated attachments.

6.4.2 Group 2

6.4.2(a) Auto-eductor driver (pit and gully machine), street-cleansing-machine operator or water-flusher driver - over 35 brake horsepower to 70 brake horsepower;

• Provided that the aforementioned brake horsepower rating shall relate only to the prime-motive engine of the equipment;

6.4.2(b) Operator crawler tractor without power-operated attachments up to and including class 3;

6.4.2(c) Operator crawler tractor with power-operated attachments up to and including class 2;

6.4.2(d) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor without power-operated attachments above class 2 up to and including class 6 (this includes tractor tilting or one-man hitch trailer.);

6.4.2(e) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor with power-operated attachments, below class 3;

6.4.2(f) Operator back-hoe, self-powered (not self-propelled);

6.4.2(g) Operator roller, powered, under eight tons;

6.4.2(h) Operator roller, powered, vibrating, under four tons;

6.4.2(i) Operator trenching machine of the small ditch-witch type;

6.4.2(j) Operator bitumen sprayer;

6.4.2(k) Operator screed asphalt plant;

6.4.2(l) Mixer operator, asphalt plant (capacity of less than ten tons of hot-mix per hour);

6.4.2(m) Operator concrete spreader, powered, self-propelled;

6.4.2(n) Operator concrete finisher, powered, self-propelled;

6.4.2(o) Operator concrete finisher, powered, hand-propelled;

6.4.2(p) Operator rear and bottom dump up to and including three cubic-yards struck capacity;

6.4.2(q) Second driver navvy and dragline or dredge-type excavator.

6.4.3 Group 3

6.4.3(a) Auto-eductor driver (pit and gully machine), street-cleansing machine operator or water-flushing driver - over 70 brake horsepower to 130 brake horsepower;

• Provided that the aforementioned brake horsepower rating shall relate only to the prime-motive engine of the equipment.

6.4.3(b) Operator crawler tractor without power-operated attachments class 4 and class 5;

6.4.3(c) Operator crawler tractor with power-operated attachments class 3 and class 4;

6.4.3(d) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor without power-operated attachments above class 6 (see 6.4.7(b)) up to and including 230 net engine horsepower;

6.4.3(e) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor with power-operated attachments classes 3, 4, 5 and 6 (not including tilting or one-man hitch trailer);

6.4.3(f) Operator drawn grader;

6.4.3(g) Operator trenching machine, chain-type, up to and including five feet depth or up to and including twelve inches width;

6.4.3(h) Operator pile driver (power-operated winch);

6.4.3(i) Driver of bitumen sprayer;

6.4.3(j) Operator asphalt paver;

6.4.3(k) Mixer operator, asphalt plant (capacity of more than ten tons of hot-mix per hour);

6.4.3(l) Operator road-roller, powered, eight tons and over;

6.4.3(m) Operator road-roller, powered, vibrating, four tons and over;

6.4.3(n) Operator crawler loader class 1 to class 4 (see 6.4.7(a));

6.4.3(o) Operator pneumatic-tyred loader up to and including class 3 (see 6.4.7(b))

6.4.3(p) Operator rear and bottom dump with capacity greater than three cubic-yards struck up to and including twenty cubic-yards struck;

6.4.3(q) Operator mobile crane up to and including eight tons capacity;

6.4.3(r) Operator aggregate loader (Country Roads Board, Victoria model) locomotive - petrol oil pneumatic or electric driven (if carrying passengers and additional rate of 50 cents).

6.4.5 Group 4

6.4.5(a) Auto-eductor driver (pit and gully machine), street-cleansing machine operator or water-flusher driver - over 130 brake horsepower.

• Provided that the aforementioned brake horsepower rating shall relate only to the prime-motive engine of the equipment;

6.4.5(b) Operator crawler tractor without power-operated attachments above class 5;

6.4.5(c) Operator crawler tractor with power-operated attachments class 5 and class 6;

6.4.5(d) Operator grader, power-operated, below 50 net engine horsepower;

6.4.5(e) Operator excavator up to and including 3/4th cubic yard;

6.4.5(f) Operator trenching machine, ladder-type, depth greater than five feet up to eight feet and width above twelve inches up to eighteen inches, and bucket-wheel trencher with equivalent capacity in cubic yards per hour;

6.4.5(g) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor with power-operated attachments above class 6 up to and including 230 net engine horsepower;

6.4.5(h) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor without power-operated attachments above 230 net engine horsepower;

6.4.5(i) Operator crawler loader classes 5 and 6 (see . 6.4.7(a))

6.4.5(j) Operator pneumatic-tyred loader above class 3 (see 6.4.7(b)) up to and including 150 net engine horsepower;

6.4.5(k) Operator self-powered scraper up to and including fifteen cubic yards struck capacity;

6.4.5(l) Operator rear and bottom dump exceeding twenty cubic yards;

6.4.5(m) Operator mobile crane with lifting capacity in excess of eight tons up to and including fifteen tons;

6.4.5(n) Operator road-roller, powered, over 25 tons;

6.4.5(o) Operator of back-hoe (being a unit contained in itself) capable of excavating trenches up to three metres in depth.

6.4.5 Group 5

6.4.5(a) Operator crawler tractor with power-operated attachments above class 6;

6.4.5(b) Operator grader, power-operated 50 to 100 net engine horsepower inclusive;

6.4.5(c) Operator pneumatic-tyred tractor with power-operated attachments in excess of 230 net engine horsepower;

6.4.5(d) Operator excavator above 3/4th cubic yard up to and including three cubic yards (this group including graball);

6.4.5(e) Operator trenching machine, ladder-type greater than eight feet depth and minimum eighteen inches width, and bucket-wheel trencher equivalent in cubic yards per hour;

6.4.5(f) Operator crawler loader above class 6 (see 6.4.7(a));

6.4.5(g) Operator pneumatic-tyred loader above 150 net engine horsepower up to and including 300 net engine horsepower;

6.4.5(h) Operator crawler tractor with power-operated attachments class 7 and class 8;

6.4.5(i) Operator self-powered scraper above fifteen cubic yards struck capacity;

6.4.5(j) Operator mobile crane of capacity greater than fifteen tons up to and including 40 tons;

6.4.5(k) Operator rear and bottom dump exceeding 40 cubic yards struck capacity;

6.4.5(l) Operator back-hoe (being a unit contained in itself) capable of excavating trenches over three metres in depth.

6.4.6 Group 6

6.4.6(a) Operator excavator over three cubic yards;

6.4.6(b) Operator grader, power-operated, above 100 net engine horsepower;

6.4.6(c) Operator pneumatic-tyred loader above 300 net engine horsepower;

6.4.6(d) Operator mobile crane greater than 40 tons capacity;

6.4.6(e) Operator crawler tractor with power-operated attachments class 9;

6.4.6(f) Operator crawler loader class 9.

6.4.7 Notes

6.4.7(a) Crawler tractors are classified in accordance with Australian Standard D4-1965.

Classification of crawler tractor by weight, as follows:

Class	Shipping weight - pounds
1	up to 3000
2	over 3000 up to 6000
3	over 6000 up to 10000
4	over 10000 up to 15000
5	over 15000 up to 25000
6	over 25000 up to 40000
7	over 40000 up to 60000
8	over 60000 up to 80000
9	over 80000

6.4.7(b) Pneumatic-tyred tractors up to and including 230 net engine horsepower and pneumatic-tyred loaders up to and including 150 net engine horsepower are classified in accordance with Australian Standard D10-1967.

6.4.7(c) Classification of wheeled tractors for agricultural purposes, as follows:

Class	Power take-off horsepower
1	up to 15
2	over 15 up to 25
3	over 25 up to 35
4	over 35 up to 45
5	over 45 up to 60
6	over 60 up to 80
7	over 80 up to 100
8	over 100

6.4.7(d) Pneumatic-tyred tractors above 230 net engine horsepower and pneumatic-tyred loaders above 150 net engine horsepower are classified as indicated in the wages table of this clause.

6.4.7(e) Crawler tractor front-end loaders are to be classified by using the weight of the tractor including the loader attachment in lieu of the bare shipping weight.

6.4.7(f) Self-propelled rollers are classified by weight complete including maximum ballast.

6.4.7(g) Tractors without power-operated attachments include tractors:

• with power-operated attachments not in use; and
• with items which, although they have a power unit of their own are not controlled by the operator of the tractor except for starting and stopping (for example, drawn vibrating roller).

6.4.7(h) A back-hoe, when attached to a tractor, shall be considered as a power operated attachment to the tractor.

6.4.7(i) Reference to bituminous surfacing equipment or materials includes tar, sprayed work and hot-mix work.

6.5 Definitions for engineers

6.5.1 Professional engineering duties shall mean duties carried out by a person in any particular employment discharge of any portion of which duties requires qualifications of the employee as (or at least equal to those of) a graduate member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.

6.5.2 Professional engineer shall mean an adult person qualified to carry out professional engineering duties as defined in 6.5.1. The term professional engineer shall embrace and include qualified engineer (6.5.3) and experienced engineer (6.5.5).

6.5.3 Qualified engineer shall mean a professional engineer other than an experienced engineer (6.5.5).

6.5.4 Graduate shall mean a qualified engineer who is the holder of a university degree (4 or 5 year course) recognised by the Institution of Engineers, Australia or is a holder of a degree, diploma or other testamur which:

6.5.4(a) has been issued by a Technical University, an Institute of Technology, a European Technical High School (Technische Hochschule) or Polytechnic, or other similar educational establishment, and

6.5.4(b) is recognised by the Instution of Engineers, Australia as attaining a standard similar to a university degree, and has been following:

6.5.4(b)(i) a course of not less than four years’ duration for a full-time course after a standard secondary education not less than the standard of examination for matriculation to an Australian University; or

6.5.4(b)(ii) a part-time course of sufficient duration to attain a similar standard of secondary education.

6.5.5 Experienced engineer shall mean a professional engineer with the undermentioned qualifications in any particular employment the adequate discharge of portion of the duties of which employment requires qualifications of the employee as (or at least equal to those of) an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.

6.5.5(a) The aforesaid qualifications are that such employee:

6.5.5(a)(i) has attained the age of 25 years and is an associate member of the said Institution, or

6.5.5(a)(ii) Having graduated in a four or five year course at a university recognised by the said Institution, has had four years’ experience on professional engineering duties since becoming a qualified engineer; or

6.5.5(a)(iii) Not having so graduated, has had five years of such experience.

6.5.5(b) The salary for an experienced engineer shall be Grade 5, level 21.