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The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
Administrative decisions may include | Applying administrative sanctions as an imposing authority (from a request and submission from an initiating authority) Approval to live beyond 30 km from position Dealing with a complaint or ROG Eligibility for higher duties allowance Granting leave (such as short-term, carer, parental, maternity, compassionate, long service, leave without pay, leave with holiday pay) Imposing a formal warning Member with dependents (unaccompanied) Recognising Interdependent relationships |
Initial actions may include | Determining decision is not within power (jurisdiction) to make Determining whether the initiation has occurred within policy timeframes (for example, ROG for termination notice is submitted within fourteen days of notice issue, without exception) Making a decision on a simple issue for which sufficient information has been supplied (resolution by the CO) Making further examination of the issue Offering alternative dispute resolution processes Referring the matter to ADFIS and/or service police Referring the matter to a superior authority Taking no further action |
Initiator may include | Complaint or ROG being made Incident occurring (for instance, an accident) Request being made Request for a review of a previous decision Request for a decision as an imposing authority is received from an initiating authority |
Organisational policies may include | ADF publications Defence Instructions |
Instigating a QA may include | Confirming issue is connected with the scope of the CO's command Determining need for a QA Selecting and briefing a QA officer Monitoring timeliness of assessment Considering next action upon receipt of QA brief |
Initiating administrative sanctions may include | Issuing a Notice to Show Cause as the initiating authority Gathering evidence Gathering specialist and required reports Gathering statement of reasons from member Considering response in determining next action Monitoring timeliness of process Referring collated material to an imposing authority for a decision |
Factors may include | Considering inquiry reports: confirming Terms of Reference are satisfied and scope is not exceeded confirming evidence supports the findings accepting or rejecting the findings Evidence/facts provided in performance appraisal reports, records of conversation, other official documentation Matters raised in the member's response Policy relied upon Recommendations from subordinates/superiors Specialist advice (legal, psychological, medical) |
Decision making criteria include | Applying policy but not inflexibly or without proper regard to the merits and circumstances of the matter Decision being reasonable Decision maker having the proper authority and jurisdiction (power) Decision maker not being biased (perceived and actual) Disregarding irrelevant factors while taking relevant considerations into account Making decision after a fair hearing Making decision while not under orders or dictation Sufficient evidence (balance of probabilities [Briginshaw v Briginshaw]) Seeking legal advice where necessary |
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