Role descriptions explain what a job involves and how it fits within an organisation. They help you and others understand the purpose, responsibilities and requirements of a role.
We use role descriptions to:
- assess jobs and assign the right classification
- explain the role to employees, managers and job applicants
- set assessment standards for recruitment and mobility
- inform performance agreements and reviews
- identify learning and development needs
- support career development and progression.
Create or update role descriptions with these tools
Role description builder
Use the builder tool to create a role description with all the required sections.
Sector role description library
Browse role descriptions for jobs that are common across the NSW public sector.
Role description resources
Find templates, guides and capability comparison tools to help you design, develop and update role descriptions.
Creating a new role description
Get step-by-step guidance on writing a new role description.
Sector role description FAQs
Read answers to common questions about using and adapting sector role descriptions.