Who will use the Capability Framework?
Our people
Our people (staff) will use the capability framework to
- better understand the skills and attributes (capabilities) required for their current position
- identify the capabilities required for positions and/or levels they aspire to
- identify gaps in their capabilities and those they may need to develop further
- help focus their performance support discussions with their manager about their development and career needs
- develop capabilities consistent with the APS, thus enhancing career prospects
Managers
Managers can use the capability framework to
- understand what are the expected behaviours (standard) of managers
- identify the capabilities required of their team
- use consistent selection criteria for positions
- assess candidates for positions
- identify the development needs of their people
- manage performance issues
- identify capability gaps within their team
- identify people that demonstrate potential and inform succession planning
Applicants for positions at Medicare Australia
The capability framework can help applicants to identify and understand
- the skills and attributes (capabilities) required of an advertised position
- the capabilities that are required for positions that involve the management of people/resources
- a guide to the behaviours that would demonstrate the use of capabilities when completing applications
- how the capabilities are applied within the context of the role or work area in which an advertised position is located
Medicare Australia and Human Resourses
The capability framework can help the organisation to
- identify the capabilities required for the business now and into the future
- understand changing priorities and gaps in our learning and development programs
- build a workforce that is capable and flexible of meeting changing priorities and programs
- provide a clear basis for organisation workforce and succession planning
- ensure consistent selection criteria and merit selection processes
- ensure our performance support program focuses on capability
- gain a clearer understanding of career progression and facilitate career planning for our people
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Last updated: 28 May, 2008