Local Government Capability framework

Focus capabilities for the role are the capabilities in which occupants must demonstrate immediate competence.

The behavioural indicators provide examples of the types of behaviours that would be expected at that level and should be reviewed in conjunction with the role’s key accountabilities.

Select at least one Focus Capability from each Capability Group.

A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 Focus Capabilities should apply to most positions. If the position contains Workforce Leadership capabilities, a minimum of 5 Focus Capabilities and a total maximum of 10 is recommended.

• Shows respect for the value of public money
• Calculates and records financial information accurately
• Seeks approval from manager/supervisor for expenses and claims, as required by policies or guidelines

• Presents basic financial information clearly and in an appropriate format
• Uses funds and records financial transactions in line with financial audit and reporting obligations
• Makes expenditure decisions within budget limits
• Uses financial and other resources responsibly and helps others understand their obligations to do so

• Uses basic financial terminology appropriately
• Considers the impact of funding allocations on business models, projects and budgets
• Manages project finances effectively, including budget, timely receipting, billing, collection and variance recognition
• Prepares and evaluates business cases with due regard for long term financial sustainability
• Applies high standards of financial probity with public monies and other resources
• Identifies, monitors and mitigates financial risks

• Ensures the design/delivery of services is within budget
• Explains the organisation's financial drivers to others in plain language
• Evaluates strategic business cases including the relative cost benefits of direct provision or purchase of services
• Models the highest standards of financial probity, demonstrating respect for public monies and other resources
• Promotes the role of sound financial management and its impact on long term financial sustainability
• Seeks and applies specialist financial advice to inform decisions

• Sets organisational strategies and plans with reference to key financial indicators
• Ensures that strategic decisions are made with appropriate advice from finance professionals
• Identifies the most appropriate financing and funding strategies to meet operational and capital needs
• Inspires a culture which respects the obligation to manage public monies and other resources responsibly
• Establishes effective governance to ensure the ethical and honest use of financial resources
• Actively pursues financial risk minimisation strategies, plans and outcomes

• Uses core work tools and equipment effectively
• Takes care of work tools, equipment, accommodation and community assets

• Uses a variety of work tools and resources to enhance work products and expand own skill set
• Ensures others understand their obligations to use and maintain work tools and equipment appropriately
• Contributes to the allocation of work tools and resources to optimise team outcomes

• Contributes quality information about council and community assets to asset registers
• Prepares accurate asset maintenance and replacement costings in line with council plans and policies
• Is aware of asset management risks and actions to manage and mitigate these

• Considers council and community assets in the design/delivery of services
• Facilitates and monitors appropriate deployment of assets and tools in line with community priorities
• Implements and monitors compliance with asset management and maintenance plans and policies

• Engages in strategic planning to ensure the organisation's assets support delivery of the strategic plan
• Ensures effective governance of the allocation, maintenance and investment in assets and tools
• Promotes the role of councils as custodians of community assets
• Actively pursues asset risk minimisation strategies, plans and outcomes

• Shows confidence in using the technology required in the role
• Uses technology appropriately, in line with acceptable use policies
• Completes work tasks in line with records, information and knowledge management policies

• Shows confidence in using core office software and other computer applications
• Makes effective use of records, information and knowledge management systems
• Supports the introduction of new technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Selects appropriate technologies for projects and tasks
• Identifies ways to leverage the value of technology to achieve outcomes
• Ensures team understands their obligations to use technology appropriately
• Ensures team understands obligations to comply with records, information and knowledge management requirements

• Implements appropriate controls to ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies
• Implements and monitors appropriate records, information and knowledge management systems
• Seeks advice from technical experts on leveraging technology to achieve organisational outcomes
• Stays up to date with emerging technologies and considers how they might be applied in the organisation

• Ensures effective governance enables efficient and effective applications of technology in the organisation
• Ensures effective governance of information and communications security and use policies
• Encourages research and expert advice on the application of emerging technologies
• Critically assesses business cases to introduce new technologies

• Complies with basic ordering, receipting and payment processes
• Checks quotes and invoices for accuracy
• Checks that invoiced fees and charges match goods or services delivered

• Helps others understand and comply with basic ordering, receipting and payment processes
• Contributes to the identification of business requirements, deliverables and expectations of suppliers
• Provides objective input to evaluation processes for proposals and tenders
• Works with suppliers and contractors to ensure that goods and services meet time and quality requirements

• Prepares documents that clearly set out business requirements, deliverables and expectations of suppliers
• Delivers open, transparent, competitive and effective procurement processes
• Manages relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure expectations are clear and business needs are met
• Takes appropriate actions to manage and mitigate procurement and contract management risks

• Ensures that organisational policy on procurement and contract management is implemented
• Applies knowledge of procurement and contract management risks to decisions
• Ensures others understand their obligations to manage and mitigate risks in procurement
• Implements effective governance arrangements to monitor provider, supplier and contractor performance
• Represents the organisation in resolving disputes with suppliers and contractors

• Ensures procurement and contract management policy and practices are in line with guidelines
• Ensures effective governance of procurement processes and management of supplier and contractor performance
• Monitors and evaluates compliance with and effectiveness of procurement and contract management policies and procedures

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