Queensland Government SES2 – Statement of Claims

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After more than 20 years working in and consulting to local, state and federal government departments, the client was applying for a specialist SES2 role that would bring them back to their home state. A very busy senior executive, the client was only available on a specific day and time, which I juggled my commitments around to accommodate.

In preparing for the consultation, I reviewed the client’s extensive resume and current and target position descriptions, noting things to discuss. During the consultation, using the STAR methodology, we identified the most relevant tangible examples for each of the selection criteria, grouped under Vision, Results, and Accountability. These included:

Vision:

• Integrates government and organisational priorities and values and the voice of the community to develop and articulate a compelling vision that provides clear direction for the sector’s future.
• Drives curiosity in the system, leverages data and harnesses emerging digital technologies to deliver efficient services.
• Responds flexibly to changing government, organisational and community expectations, systematically introducing required changes.
• Role models courage in making decisions and provides frank and fearless advice even in ambiguous situations, in the absence of complete information.

Results:

• Contributes own expertise for the benefit of the organisation, acting as a mentor, coach and sponsor of capability development initiatives.
• Acts as a skilful negotiator, using compelling arguments and evidence to persuade stakeholders toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Cascades the vision through clear and authentic communication to inspire collective ownership of government priorities.
• Actively seeks cross-sector collaborations to overcome issues and direct resources towards matters of priority.

Accountability:

• Fosters a workplace culture where all individuals share a personal responsibility for promoting the physical and psychological health and safety of others.
• Actively seeks opportunities for involvement in cross-sector and cross-government initiatives to extend experience and gain exposure to new environments, perspectives and ways of working.
• Role models impartiality and inspires a culture that respects and appreciates policy frameworks and governance.
• Operates as a trusted community steward, driving value for money services and using best practice procurement processes to enable appropriate management of public money and resources

I wrote up the responses, cross-checking with the job description and capability framework to ensure that examples reflected the Department’s language and demonstrated the client’s strong capability and fit for the role. The end result was a 3-page Statement of Claims that the client accepted without amendment, leaving a 5-star review for service, professionalism and quality.

Category: Statement of Claims

Industry: Senior Executive, State Government