Scale

Description

Indicators of Performance

A-/A/A+

OR

8/9/10

Excellent

The applicant possesses exceptionally well developed and relevant skills and abilities, and the appropriate personal qualities in relation to this criterion. Their performance is outstanding.

(To be used only in cases where exceptional skills have been demonstrated against this criterion).

Is able to perform at high level without direct guidance for one or more of the following reasons:

• excellent job knowledge;
•  exceptionally reliable;
•  considerable demonstrated ability in problem solving and the application of change;
•  appears to instinctively and effectively deal with all matters relating to the vacancy.

B-/B/B+

OR

5/6/7

Fully Competent

The applicant possesses highly developed and relevant skills and abilities and would perform consistently well against this criterion.

 
Would require little guidance to achieve good results, for one or more of the following reasons:

•  would be reliable and responsible
• well developed (sound) job knowledge;
• would be able to suggest and initiate improvements;
• would be well able to deal with all of the routine and most of the complex matters relating to the vacancy.

C-/C/C+

OR

2/3/4

Competent

The applicant possesses relevant skills, knowledge and abilities. They would be generally effective against this criterion.

Would require routine guidance to perform at an acceptable level for one or more of the following reasons:

• reasonable/good job knowledge;
• makes few errors;
•  generally reliable;
• would require guidance for more complex situations;
• would carry responsibility but would not seek it;
• would deal with all routine matters involving the vacancy.

D

OR

1

Requires Development

The applicant possesses some skills, knowledge and abilities relevant to the criterion, but is limited on others.  S/he would be able to temporarily perform the duties of the vacancy with close guidance, but would require further training and development to meet the standard required for this criterion.

Would require close guidance to perform at an acceptable level for one or more of the following reasons:

• only basic/general job knowledge;
• could follow directions but would require frequent checking/follow-up;
• would deal with most routine matters involving the vacancy;
• inconsistency with work performance.

E

OR

0

Unsatisfactory (Below Standard)

The applicant is unable to demonstrate that s/he possesses the adequate skills, knowledge and abilities in relation to the criterion.

S/he would not be suitable to perform the duties of the  vacancy relevant to this criterion, even on  a temporary basis.

Would be unable to perform the duties and would require constant guidance for one or more of the following reasons:

• limited job knowledge;
• makes frequent errors;
• poor work output;
• would have difficulty carrying responsibility or solving problems;
• would have difficulty dealing with routine matters involving the vacancy.

N/A

Not Assessed

Where, due to insufficient information, the SAC was unable to determine whether the applicant met the selection criterion.  May apply to applications and referee comments, but generally not to the interview (because the SAC has more capacity to influence the amount of information in that forum.  If after considerable prompting at interview an applicant is unable to answer a question to the SAC’s satisfaction, they should assess them as either D [Requires Development] or E [Unsatisfactory]).