What does the cryptic crossword clue "Low-ranking office worker behind incomplete work (8)" mean?

The definition is "incomplete work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEMP (synonym="short for a temporary office worker, often though not always low-ranking") + LATE (synonym="behind = not keeping to schedule") = TEMPLATE; definition: "incomplete work" The answer is TEMPLATE.

Low-ranking office worker behind incomplete work (8)

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