NSW Public Sector Capability Framework An Introduction These slides are designed to provide an introduction to the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework. Use your mouse to progress through the slides, and click on links for more information.

Contents of this Guide Background, overview and key features of the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework (the ‘Capability Framework’) Structure of the Capability Framework Levels of capabilities Occupation specific capability sets Contribution to workforce management and development Additional resources

The Capability Framework was released on 9 August 2013 It replaces the 2008 NSW Public Sector Capability Framework and the draft 2011 NSW Public Sector Executive Capability Framework The Capability Framework supports sector-wide reform and initiatives including those under the Government Sector Employment (GSE) Act 2013 Background

Overview The Capability Framework: Describes the core knowledge, skills and abilities required of all NSW Public Sector employees, across all levels and occupations Describes, in Plain English, both executive and non- executive capabilities Describes each capability across progressive levels

The Capability Framework: Reflects the Government Sector Core Values Allows for complementary occupation or profession specific capability sets to be used in conjunction with the Capability Framework Does not link capability levels to job classification or grade Overview

The Capability Framework will help to facilitate sector-wide capability building, performance and greater mobility across roles within the sector Overview

Workforce planning, designing roles and developing role descriptions Recruiting to roles Applying for roles Performance Development Learning and Development Using the Capability Framework

16 core capabilities across four groups These apply to all public sector employees Four additional capabilities for those roles responsible for managing others Capability Groups The Capability Groups work together to provide an understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities required by public sector employees

Display Resilience and Courage Communicate Effectively Deliver Results Finance Manage and Develop People Act with Integrity Commit to Customer Service Plan and Prioritise Technology Inspire Direction and Purpose Manage Self Work Collaboratively Think and Solve Problems Procurement and Contract Management Optimise Business Outcomes Value Diversity Influence and Negotiate Demonstrate Accountability Project Management Manage Reform and Change Capabilities

Capability Levels Each capability progresses across five levels: Foundational, Intermediate, Adept, Advanced and Highly Advanced At each level, capabilities contain a set of ‘behavioural indicators’ illustrating the type of behaviours expected at each level The list is not exhaustive, and some indicators may not apply to some roles The behavioural indicators, when read collectively at each level, provide a reasonable understanding of what that level of capability ‘looks like’

An example: Communicate Effectively To access the Capability Framework, please click hereclick here Capability levels

Occupation specific capability sets The Capability Framework is designed to work with complementary occupation specific capability sets Occupation specific capability sets focus on additional specialised knowledge, skills and abilities for roles within particular professions

An example: Alex works as a Senior Business Analyst in the ICT Team. She manages a team of four staff. Occupation specific capability sets Capabilities that would apply to Alex’s role: All capabilities from the Capability Framework, including the People Management group Relevant capabilities from the ICT occupation specific set (the Skills Framework for the Information Age) as identified in the Role DescriptionSkills Framework for the Information Age

The PSC, in partnership with agencies across the sector, is coordinating the development and rollout of occupation specific capability sets for professions that are common in the sector ICT Finance HR Procurement Occupation specific capability sets

Agencies are expected to embed the Capability Framework in workforce management practices as soon as possible but no later than 9 August 2016 Contact your Agency’s Human Resources section for more information Implementation

Capability Framework Resources Capability Framework information Employment Portal including Government Sector Employment Act 2013 information Occupation specific capability sets Framework/Occupation-Specific-Capability-Sets enquiries: