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Manage and Develop People: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability only applies where the role has real people-management responsibilities. If you are not managing staff, do not force this into your application. If you are, panels…
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Project Management: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability is about understanding and applying effective ways to plan, coordinate and control projects. For applicants, the key is not to overstate what counts as a project.…
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Procurement and Contract Management: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability will not be central in every role, but where it does appear, panels usually want evidence that you understand process, value, risk and accountability. In government…
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Technology: NSW Government Capability Guide
The technology capability matters more in the 2026 framework than it did in earlier versions. That said, do not overthink this and assume you need a completely new…
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Finance: NSW Government Capability Guide
The finance capability is a business enabler, so it will matter a lot in some roles and much less in others. Even where it is not a major…
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Demonstrate Accountability: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability is about taking responsibility for your actions, following the right standards, and doing what the role requires without having to be dragged there. It often overlaps…
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Think and Solve Problems: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability is about analysis, judgment and practical problem-solving. Not overthinking. Not sounding clever. Solving real problems in a way that makes sense in context. Panels are usually…
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Plan and Prioritise: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability is about organising work in a way that gets priority outcomes achieved. It matters because many NSW Government roles involve changing deadlines, competing requests and more…
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Deliver Results: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability is about getting quality outcomes through the effective use of time, effort and resources. It is not just “I worked hard”. Panels want to see that…
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Influence and Negotiate: NSW Government Capability Guide
This capability is usually about getting movement where agreement is not automatic. That can mean influencing, negotiating, handling competing priorities, or resolving tension without making things worse. It…