Work Level Standards

Work Level Standards guide NSW agencies in assigning the right band for senior executive roles under the GSE Act, excluding Secretaries.

These NSW Government Sector Senior Executive Work Level Standards (WLS) replace the former NSW Public Service Senior Executive Work Level Standards, published in 2014. Following a review and redesign, incorporating design principles for agencies to consider when creating senior executive roles, the WLS are required to be applied by NSW Government Sector agencies when creating a senior executive role.

Overview

Definitions

Legislative Framework

Role classification and evaluation process

Senior executive design principles

Distinguishing Characteristics

Six key factors by band

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Download NSW Government Sector Work Level Standards PDF 188.02KB File last updated on: 01 December 2025.

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Type: Compliance
Author: Office of the Public Service Commissioner
Publication Date: 30 November 2025

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