Attachment: Guideline - The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework (G2013-006)
The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework replaces the 2008 Capability Framework and the draft Executive Capability Framework which was developed in 2011.

The Framework was developed in collaboration with the sector. It is introduced as part of a suite of reforms to facilitate a modern and effective public sector workforce. The Framework provides a systematic and shared basis for creating roles, recruiting, managing performance, capability development, lateral mobility, career planning and, more broadly, workforce planning.

The Capability Framework describes the 16 core capabilities and behaviours required of all public sector employees, both executive and non-executive and an additional four capabilities and behaviours for all public sector employees in roles responsible for managing others. It includes 4 Business Enabler capabilities that describe the skills, knowledge and behaviours required of non-specialists in finance, technology, procurement & contract management, and project management. It also incorporates the types of behaviours that demonstrate the Ethical Framework and the Public Sector Core Values.

The Capability Framework is intended to apply across the entire sector, across all occupational groups, and is designed to work with occupation/ profession specific capability sets.

Agencies are expected to embed the Capability Framework in workforce management practices as soon as possible but no later than the end of the three year period beginning 9 August 2013, and should therefore plan a structured implementation process. The Public Service Commission will work with clusters to support implementation of the Capability Framework. Detailed information about the Capability Framework can be found at the Public Service Commission website
http://www.psc.nsw.gov.au/Capabilityframework
 
Graeme Head
 

Commissioner