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ADVICE ISSUE DATE: Version 1 – 29 March 2012

DATE OF OPERATION: Effective Immediately

Workforce Operations Advice

SUBJECT: Minimum qualification requirements for non executive SA Health employees

Advice prepared by: Workforce Operations

Issue No: WOA0006-12 File Reference: DH 2011-07708/1

Summary Minimum qualification requirements for non

executive SA Health employees Keywords Qualification; Minimum qualifications Applies to SA Health Care Act 2008

SA Public Sector Act 2009

Award/Enterprise Agreements covered by this advice

Various

Staff impact Various

Notification SA Health Workforce Allied and Scientific Health Office Nursing/Midwifery Office Medical Office Managers

Implementation and Action Managers and Workforce/Human Resource Practitioners across SA Health responsible for and/or involved in the creation of positions and advertising of vacancies.

Related or Referred to documents

Determination 5: Determination of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment, Classification and Remuneration of Employees.

This advice supersedes previous provisions regarding the minimum qualification requirements contained in the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual.

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Qualifications for Non Executive Employees 1. Minimum Qualifications 1.1 This Workforce Operations Advice outlines minimum qualifications that

are essential for specified occupational groups. 1.2 In addition, Medical, Dental, Nursing/Midwifery, Allied Health

Professionals and some Professional Officers and Operational Services stream staff require either registration; licence or accreditation to practice; or be eligible to join the relevant professional association.

2. Guidelines and explanatory notes relating to Qualifications for Non Executive Employees. 2.1 Where an applicant claims to have a relevant equivalent qualification to

that specified as the minimum essential qualification for a particular vacancy, it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide evidence that the qualification has been assessed as relevant and equivalent.

2.2 Subsequent to an applicant’s qualification(s) being assessed as

equivalent by a relevant educational institution (preferably located in South Australia), and/or advice being obtained from any relevant professional organisation/peak body, a Chief Executive Officer may determine that a qualification(s) is acceptable as a basis for engagement of a relevant employee.

2.3 Overseas qualifications may be assessed by Skills Recognition

Services, Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, or an appropriate University or an Association.

2.4 Minimum qualifications statements must be included in the essential

minimum requirements section of the Person Specification and when advertising vacant positions.

2.5 There is no discretion to go outside of the stated minimum qualification

statements. Other qualification statements can only be included as a desirable requirement if relevant to the position in question.

2.6 Submissions to include minimum qualification requirements for

additional occupations not covered by this Workforce Operations Advice (WOA) must be addressed to the Chief Executive, Department of Health and Ageing through Workforce Operations, SA Health. Such submission must provide justification to support the request and proposed wording for inclusion in this WOA.



Administrative Services Stream Occupational Group

Pay Code

Minimum Essential Qualifications

Aboriginal Primary Health Care Worker (may not undertake any invasive interventions e.g. immunisations)

ASO ASO2 (Probationary - new entry level) - up to 12 month appointment with performance assessment at 6, 9 & 12 months - willingness to undertake studies in Cert III in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Certificate III (Practice or Community Care). ASO3 (qualified operative) - Cert III in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Certificate III (Practice or Community Care) ASO4 (Supervisor/Coordinator) - Cert IV in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Certificate III (Practice or Community Care)

Casemix Coder ASO ASO2 (Trainee Casemix or Clinical Coder) - successful completion of Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) medical terminology course and has commenced the HIMAA Coding Course. ASO3 (Casemix or Clinical Coder) - satisfactory completion of the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) coding course, together with demonstrated competency in ICD-10-AM coding.

Competency assessor

ASO The competencies specified as essential for training and assessment within the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations, or its replacements.

Competency based trainer

ASO The competencies specified as essential for training and assessment within the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations, or its replacements.

Financial Management

ASO An appropriate Degree in accounting, finance or economics majoring in accounting, where the prime responsibility for the financial/accounting function for the organisation is carried out at that level (generally ASO6-MAS3) Note that there are a range of other financial/ accounting positions which do not have prime responsibility for financial /accounting management in an agency. These may demand either an appropriate Degree; or an appropriate tertiary qualification; or a desirable qualification only; subject to job requirements.

Graduate Officer ASO An appropriate Degree Library Technician ASO A Library Technician Certificate or an Associate

Diploma in Library Studies or equivalent.



Management Accountant

ASO An appropriate Degree, Diploma or Associate Diploma qualification in Accounting or Economics (for ASO6 to ASO8 levels, and for the ASO4 and ASO5 levels where the prime responsibility for the accounting/financial function lies at that level)

Manager, Administrative Services

ASO *An appropriate Degree (certain positions only)

Project Officer

ASO *An appropriate Degree (certain positions only)

Research Officer ASO *An appropriate Degree (certain positions only)

Translators and Interpreters

ASO NAATI accredited (at the appropriate level)

*Isolated senior management positions e.g. financial, policy, statistical research. For further

information contact your local Workforce area.

Allied Health Professional Stream Occupational Group

Pay Code


Art Therapist / Educator

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification in art education or therapy. Eligible for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association (ANZATA) once Masters level qualification attained.

Audiologist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for Association membership with the Audiological Society of Australia.

Developmental Educator

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification in disability and community rehabilitation.

Diagnostic Radiographer

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, which entitles a statement of accreditation in Diagnostic Radiography from the Australian Institute of Radiography, or its recognised equivalent (up to July 2012) and then registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (post July 2012).

Dietitian and/or Dietitian/ Nutritionist (combined pathway)

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Epidemiologist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification usually in mathematics/statistics or health sciences that leads to recognition as an epidemiologist.

Exercise Physiologist

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, usually in human movements, inclusive of the exercise physiology elective and eligible for accreditation from Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Genetic Counsellor AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification usually in nursing, social work, or science with a postgraduate diploma or masters in genetic counselling. Eligible for certification by Human Genetics Society of Australasia.

Music Therapist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification in music therapy. Eligible for membership of the Australian Music Therapy Association.



Nuclear Medicine Technologist

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Radiations which entitles registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (from July 2012). Prior to July 2012 eligibility for accreditation by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine. Licensed to practice under the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982.

Occupational Therapist

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of SA (up to July 2012) or Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (post July 2012).

Optometrist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification and Masters of Optometry which entitles registration with the Optometry Board.

Orthoptist AHP Qualifications consisting of the equivalent of a related Bachelor Degree (e.g. Bachelor of Health Sciences) plus a Masters Degree qualification in Orthoptics. Eligible for membership of the Orthoptic Association of Australia (OAA).

Orthotist and Prosthetist

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

Perfusionist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, usually in science with a diploma in Perfusion.

Pharmacist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Physiotherapist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Podiatrist AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

Psychologist

AHP 1 only

Provisional Psychologist Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification and provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

AHP Psychologist Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

AHP Endorsed Areas of Practice Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia within an Endorsed Areas of Practice. Endorsed Areas of Practice include Clinical; Clinical Neuropsychology; Community; Counselling; Forensic; Health; Education and Developmental Psychology; Organisational; Sport and Exercise.

Radiation Therapist

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification, which entitles a statement of accreditation in Radiation Therapy from the Australian Institute of Radiography, or its recognised equivalent (up to July 2012) and then registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (post July 2012).

Radiographer AHP Refer to Diagnostic Radiographer Social Worker AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which



gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Speech Pathologist

AHP Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia

Dental Title Pay

Code Minimum Essential Qualifications

Dental Officer DSO Registration as Dentist or Dental Specialist with the Dental Board of Australia.

Visiting Dental Specialist/ Senior Visiting Dental Specialist

DOV Registration as Dental Specialist with the Dental Board of Australia.

Senior Visiting Dentist/ Visiting Dentist

DOV Registration as Dentist with the Dental Board of Australia.

Health Ancillary Employees Stream Pay


Client, Theatre and Allied Care (Theatre Orderly only)

WHA 4 AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position

WHA 5 AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in service experience.

WHA 6 AQF Certificate IV relevant to employee’s position

Theatre Orderly – Team Leader

Various AQF Certificate IV relevant to employee’s position

Direct Care WHA 4 AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position

WHA 5 AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in service experience

WHA6 AQF Certificate IV relevant to employee’s position

DC – Team Leader Various AQF Certificate IV relevant to employee’s position

Sterilisation Services

WHA 4 AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position

WHA 5 AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in service experience

WHA 6 AQF Certificate IV relevant to employee’s position

SS - Team Leader Various AQF Certificate IV relevant to employee’s position

“In service experience” means service with SA Health which includes the same or similar

functions to those performed by the employee provided that relevant service does not include

service which preceded a break of three years or more during which no relevant service was

performed.

Legal



Title Pay Code


Legal Officer LE A Degree in Law (plus an Admitted Legal Practitioner if appropriate).

Medical Titles Pay


Intern, limited or provisional Registration

MD-P1

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, eligible for limited or provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Medical Practitioner

MD-P2

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.

Senior Medical Practitioner

MD-P4

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner.

Senior Registrar MD-P3 Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Obtained a Specialist Qualification and is registrable as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration.

Consultant or Senior Consultant

MD-2 Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.

Visiting Medical Specialist or Senior Visiting Medical Specialist

MOV-2, MOV-3

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Health Visiting Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement 2009 (or its successor).

Nursing/Midwifery Titles Pay


Registered Nurse RN

Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

Registered Nurse and Midwife

RN/RM Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

Registered Mental RN Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by



Health Nurse

the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Must be enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.

Registered Midwife RM Registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

Enrolled Nurse EN Enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

Operational Services Stream Occupational Group

Pay Code


Aboriginal Health Practitioner

OPS Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice). Eligible to register and practice as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia from 1 July 2012.

Building Officer OPS Appropriate trade or post trade qualification.

Child Care Coordinator

OPS Advanced Certificate in Child Care or a Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education).

Dental Hygienist OPS Appropriate qualification which entitles registration as a Dental Hygienist with the Dental Board of Australia.

Dental Therapist OPS Appropriate qualification which entitles registration as a Dental Therapist with the Dental Board of Australia.

Inspectors, Plumbing and Drainage

OPS Certificate of Competency in Sanitary Plumbing (prior to 1973) or Certificate in Competency in Advanced Plumbing.

Metal Trades OPS Appropriate trade or post trade qualification. Senior Paramedical Aide

OPS3 Completion of the Paramedical Aide Certificate, Community Care Certificate or other appropriate qualification

Paramedics Title Pay


Paramedic Intern PAR Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) or equivalent Professional Officer Stream Occupational Group

Pay Code


Bio-medical Engineer

PO A Degree in Engineering or equivalent with eligibility for full membership into one of the appropriate professional bodies.

Counsellor PO Degree qualification and supervised clinical



(Professional Clinical Officers and Psychotherapists)

experience that enables eligibility for listing on the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Register and/or registration at the minimum of level 3 with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Librarian PO Eligible for Professional Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

Scientist PO Appropriate Degree in Science

Veterinary Officer PO A Degree able to be registered with the Veterinary Surgeons Board.

Veterinary Pathologist

PO A Degree able to be registered with the Veterinary Surgeons Board.

Veterinary Scientist

PO An appropriate Degree in Science.

Scientific streams Occupational Group

Pay Code


Grant Funded Scientist Level 1 and 2

GFSc Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.

Grant Funded Scientist Level 3 and above

GFSc A relevant doctoral or other equivalent qualification and appropriate research experience.

Medical Scientist MeS Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.

Scientist PO Appropriate Degree in Science.

Technical Grades Stream Occupational Group

Pay Code


Environmental Health Officer

TGO An appropriate qualification approved by the Department of Health for appointment as an Authorised Officer under the Food Act and Public and Environmental Health Act.

An appropriate qualification which enables the issue of a Certificate of Competency under the Health Act and authorisation under the Food Act and Public and Environmental Health Act.

Clinical Photographer

TGO An appropriate Certificate in Photography.

Dental technician TGO An appropriate qualification in Dental Technology.

Electroencephalography (EEG) recordist

TGO An Associate Diploma of Health Science (Clinical Neurophysiology) or equivalent qualification approved by the Commissioner for Public Employment.

Orthotic/prosthetic Technician

TGO A Certificate in Technology (Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician).



Technical officer (TGO1 and above)

TGO A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline. Note that employees without the required qualifications who are already working in such positions, at the TGO1 and above levels are eligible to apply and compete for these positions.

Technical Officer (TGO0 Level Only)

TGO The educational standards required for entry to an appropriate Technical study course To be engaged as a Technical Officer, Unqualified (TGO0) level, an employee must have previously satisfied the educational standards for entry into a course of study leading to an appropriate qualification

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