Reference GroupSponsor and Chair - <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (AWA)Sector<strong>Water</strong> <strong>Association</strong><strong>Water</strong> UtilitiesCMA/NRMOrganisation<strong>Water</strong> Services <strong>Association</strong> of Australia (WSAA)<strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (AWA)Irrigation Australia<strong>Water</strong> Industry Operators’ <strong>Association</strong>Urban, regional and ruralRegional NRM and CMAConsultantsEducationProfessionsVocationalHigher EducationB.2 ICE WaRM • <strong>National</strong> <strong>Skills</strong> <strong>Audit</strong> (Phase One) Report
Appendix CJob Family Description Job Role Example job rolesManagerManagers are those at the firstthree or four levels of largeorganisations or first two levels ofsmaller organisations.Corporate managerOperational managerCEO, Human Resource Manager, Finance Manager,Corporate Services Manager, Policy and Planning Manager,Marketing and Business Development ManagerIT Manager, Engineering Manager, Sales Manager, NaturalResource Management OfficerCivil EngineerCivil Engineer, Project Manager, Asset Manager, Hydrologist,HydrogeologistEngineer -ProfessionalEngineering Professionals aredegree qualified or are at a levelin the organisation that requiresthe job role to be performed at aprofessional standard.Mechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerProcess/Chemical EngineerMechanical Engineer, Project Manager, Building ServicesEngineerElectrical Engineer, Project Manager, Building ServicesEngineerProcess/Chemical Engineer, Project ManagerEnvironmental EngineerEnvironmental Engineer, Project Manager, Building ServicesEngineerScience/TechnicalProfessionalsScience/technical professionalsare degree qualified or are ata level in the organisation thatconsiders the job role to beperformed at a professionalstandard.Environmental ProfessionalPublic Health ProfessionalChemist ProfessionalEnvironmental Scientist, NRM Project Officers, NRMFacilitators, Environment Protection Officer (EPA),Hydrogeologist, <strong>Water</strong> Resources PlannerMicrobiologist, Environmental Health Officer, EnvironmentalHealth RegulatorChemistCivil ParaprofessionalCivil Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Associate,Bulk Supply Coordinator, Groundwater ExtractionCoordinator, Senior Hydrometric Monitoring Officer, DesignDraftspersonEngineer -ParaprofessionalEngineering Paraprofessionals arenot required to possess degreelevel qualifications for the role butare highly experienced in the fieldof expertise.Mechanical ParaprofessionalElectrical ParaprofessionalMechanical Engineering Technician, Mechanical EngineeringAssociate, Plumbing Engineering Technician, PlumbingEngineering Associate, Bulk Supply CoordinatorElectronic Engineering Technicians, Electrical EngineeringAssociate, Bulk Supply CoordinatorProcess/Chemical EngineerChemical EngineerEnvironmentalParaprofessional(Engineering)Environment OfficerScience/TechnicalParaprofessionalsScience/technicalparaprofessionals are notrequired to possess degree levelqualifications for the role but arehighly experienced in the field ofexpertise.EnvironmentalParaprofessional (Scientific)Public HealthParaprofessionalChemist ParaprofessionalEnvironmental Officer/Technician, Technician/Officer, <strong>Water</strong>Licensing Field Officer, Catchment Management CoordinatorTechnician/Officer, Public Health InspectorChemistry Technician, Chemistry Technical Officer,Chemistry Lab TechnicianTradesTradespersons possess a tradecertificate. Includes Apprentices.Electrical TradespersonMechanical and BuildingTradespersonElectrician, Electronic Instrument Tradesperson, ApprenticeFitter, Plumber, Boilermaker, Welder, Carpenter, Blacksmith,ApprenticeConstruction andMaintenanceMaintenance Operator/Assistant, Operations Assistant,Meter Restrictor/ReaderOperatorsOperators generally acquire theirskills through on-the-job trainingand/or a relevant VET Certificate2/3.Operations<strong>Water</strong> Treatment Plant Operator/Assistant Operator, <strong>Water</strong>Sampler, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/AssistantOperator, Assistant Reuse Operator, Bulk Supply Operator,<strong>Water</strong> Bailiff, Distribution Network Operator, Pipeline andCanal Operator, Dam Operator, Process WorkerBusiness SupportBusiness Support Professionalsare degree qualified or are ata level in the organisation thatconsiders the job role to beperformed at a professionalstandard. Business Supportparaprofessionals are notrequired to possess degree levelqualifications for the role but arehighly experienced in the field ofexpertise.Source: Adapted from WSAA 2008.ProfessionalParaprofessionalAccountant, Learning and Development Co-ordinator, ITSupport Officer, Community Liaison OfficerPayroll Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Administration Officer,Personal AssistantICE WaRM • <strong>National</strong> <strong>Skills</strong> <strong>Audit</strong> (Phase One) Report C.1
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