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.

• Understands team objectives and own contribution
• Plans and organises own work tasks
• Asks when unsure about the relative priority of allocated tasks
• Manages time appropriately and re-prioritises as required
• Identifies and informs supervisor of issues that may impact on completion of tasks

• Participates constructively in unit planning and goal setting
• Helps plan and allocate work tasks in line with team/project objectives
• Checks progress against schedules
• Identifies and escalates issues impacting on ability to meet schedules
• Provides feedback to inform future planning and work schedules

• Consults on and delivers team/unit goals and plans, with clear performance measures
• Takes into account organisational objectives when setting and reviewing team priorities and projects
• Scopes and manages projects effectively, including budgets, resources and timelines
• Manages risks effectively, minimising the impacts of variances from project plans
• Monitors progress, makes adjustments, and evaluates outcomes to inform future planning

• Ensures business plans and priorities are in line with organisational objectives
• Uses historical context to inform business plans and mitigate risks
• Anticipates and assesses shifts in the environment and ensures contingency plans are in place
• Ensures that program risks are managed and strategies are in place to respond to variance
• Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating effective program and project management

• Sets and communicates organisational objectives, ensuring these are the focus for planning activity
• Considers the organisation’s long term role in the community and region when planning
• Ensures that a governance framework enables high quality strategic, corporate and operational planning
• Ensures effective governance of program and project management, including acceptance of new initiatives

• Finds and checks information needed to complete own work tasks
• Breaks down information and issues into component parts
• Thinks through the options available and checks his/her suggested approach
• Refers complex issues and problems to a manager/supervisor

• Gathers and investigates information from a variety of sources
• Questions basic inconsistencies or gaps in information and raises to appropriate level
• Asks questions to get to the heart of the issue and define the problem clearly
• Analyses numerical data and other information and draws conclusions based on evidence
• Works with others to assess options and identify appropriate solutions

• Draws on numerous sources of information, including past experience, when facing new problems
• Demonstrates an understanding of how individual issues relate to larger systems
• Makes appropriate recommendations based on synthesis and analysis of complex numerical data and written reports
• Uses rigorous logic and a variety of problem solving methods to develop workable solutions
• Anticipates, identifies and addresses risks and issues with practical solutions
• Leads cross team/unit efforts to resolve common issues or barriers to effectiveness

• Is able to draw on wide-ranging interests and experiences when facing new challenges
• Thinks broadly about the root of problems before focusing in on the problem definition and solutions
• Is able to discuss issues from different angles and project impacts into the future
• Considers the broader context when critically analysing information and weighing recommendations
• Involves diverse perspectives in testing thinking and solutions

• Quickly grasps unfamiliar concepts and deals comfortably with complexity
• Demonstrates deep knowledge and expertise across numerous subject areas
• Critically analyses information and seeks diverse perspectives to formulate effective responses to policy issues
• Identifies and evaluates broader impacts of proposed policies and solutions
• Makes good decisions based on available evidence, observed patterns and evaluation of risks and benefits

• Contributes own knowledge and ideas
• Suggests improvements to the way work is done

• Researches developments and trends in the industry
• Thinks about issues and opportunities from different viewpoints
• Links together unrelated ideas or events to generate insights
• Identifies improvements to work systems, processes and practices

• Produces new ideas, approaches or insights
• Analyses successes and failures in the organisation for insights to inform improvement
• Identifies ways in which industry developments and trends impact on own business area
• Shows curiosity in the future of the community and region and thinks creatively about opportunities for the organisation
• Identifies, shares and encourages suggestions for organisational improvement
• Experiments to develop innovative solutions

• Encourages independent thinking and new ideas from others
• Draws on developments and trends in the industry and beyond to develop solutions
• Supports experimentation and rapid prototyping to test and refine innovative solutions
• Develops/champions innovative solutions with long standing, organisation-wide impact
• Explores creative alternatives to improve management systems, processes and practices
• Contributes own knowledge and experience to staff training and development sessions

• Models and promotes the value of initiative and continuous improvement
• Stays up to date with industry, national and global best practices and trends
• Encourages people to challenge the status quo and actively seek opportunities to improve
• Creates an organisational climate in which people feel supported to experiment to test new ideas and innovations
• Uses diversity to foster innovation and drive change

• Takes the initiative to progress work tasks
• Clarifies work required and timeframe available
• Identifies what information/resources are needed to complete work tasks
• Checks own work for accuracy, quality and completeness
• Completes tasks under guidance, on time and to the required standard

• Takes the initiative to progress own and team work tasks
• Contributes to the allocation of responsibilities and resources to achieve team/project goals
• Consistently delivers high quality work with minimal supervision
• Consistently delivers key work outputs on time and on budget

• Takes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the team's work products
• Ensures team understands goals and expectations
• Shares the broader context for projects and tasks with the team
• Identifies resource needs, including team, budget, information and tools
• Allocates responsibilities and resources appropriately
• Gives team members appropriate flexibility to decide how to get the job done

• Sets high standards and challenging goals for self and others
• Delegates responsibility appropriately and provides support
• Defines what success looks like in measurable terms
• Uses own professional knowledge and the expertise of others to drive results
• Implements and oversees quality assurance practices

• Creates a culture of achievement by setting stretch goals and high expectations for self and others
• Shares leadership responsibility and decision making authority, where possible
• Drives organisational activity in an environment of ongoing change and uncertainty
• Identifies and removes potential hurdles to achievement of sustainable outcomes

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