What is the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework?
The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework helps agencies attract, recruit, develop and keep skilled staff. It provides a clear structure for building a capable and responsive workforce.
You can use the framework to:
- design roles and write clear role descriptions
- recruit and promote staff
- support performance development
- move staff between roles
- plan learning and development
- guide career planning conversations
- plan and manage your workforce.
Introducing the Role Description Converter
Supporting resources
Guidance on the revised Capability Framework
Summary of changes to the Capability Framework and an outline of NSW Public Sector's approach to cultural capability.
Occupation-specific capability sets
Find capability sets for human resources, finance, information and communications technology (ICT), procurement, infrastructure and construction project leadership (ICPL), and legal roles.
How to apply the framework
Learn how to use the framework for recruiting, managing performance, mobility, career planning and workforce planning.
Capability Framework user guides
Guides to help your agency understand and use the framework.
Framework terms and conditions
Read the terms and conditions of using, adapting or sharing the Capability Framework.
Sector role description library
Browse NSW public sector role descriptions to save time, ensure consistency, and support mobility and workforce planning.
Capability Discovery Tool
Use this tool and access guides to explore your capabilities.
Capability Application Tool
Practice interview questions to help you demonstrate your capabilities.
Role description builder
Use this to create role descriptions