Sector role description library
Browse NSW public sector role descriptions to save time, ensure consistency, and support mobility and workforce planning.
Browse NSW public sector role descriptions to help you create your own.
About the library
The sector role description library has job descriptions for roles that are common across the NSW public sector. They are quality-assured, developed with sector input, and designed to meet current and future needs.
Using these role descriptions can:
- save time when creating new jobs
- keep role descriptions consistent across agencies
- make it easier for employees to move between jobs
- set clear work expectations
- support better workforce planning.
Some details, such as role dimensions, must be added to create a complete role description. For guidance, see the Sector role description guide.
Browse the library
Administration sector role descriptions
Non-executive administration roles (grades 1/2 to 7/8).
Asset management role descriptions
Executive roles (bands 1 & 2) and grade roles (7/8 to 11/12).
Executive sector role descriptions
Executive role descriptions for agency heads, policy, professional/technical, regulatory/compliance, and service/operational delivery functions.
Executive support role descriptions
Non-executive executive support roles (grades 5/6 to 11/12).
ICT sector role descriptions
Executive roles (bands 1 & 2) and grade roles (3/4 to 11/12).
Policy sector role descriptions
Executive and non-executive policy roles.
Procurement sector role descriptions
Executive and non-executive procurement roles.
Project sector role descriptions
Executive and non-executive project roles.
Guides and resources
Sector role description guide – Step-by-step guide to completing a role description.
Sector role description FAQs – Answers on how to use and adapt the sector role descriptions.