Capability Profile
<insert position title, collective name of
like positions, or team name>
Disclaimer
This document records the capabilities required for the position identified above. This document
does not replace the official position description, nor is this document connected to current or
future remuneration of the position. Rather, the intended use of this document is to support
supervisors and employees to have meaningful learning and development conversations relative
to the capabilities required for this position, which ideally have been jointly identified relative to
the duties of the position and the capabilities outlined in the USQ People Capability Framework.
Guidelines to assist you in completing this profile are included at the start of the document.
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Guidelines
Section
Guidelines
General
Ideally, this profile should be developed in a collaborative manner
by both the supervisor and employee, or the people impacted by
the contents of this document.
This profile can be completed for an individual position, a
collection of like positions, or for a team.
Please amend this document to ensure it adds value to your work.
Position:
Objectives
Consider, why does this position exist? What are the results that
this position is striving to achieve? Ideally, frame objectives as a
desired end state/outcome statement (limit to no more than three
to five statements). Focus on the “why” of the position.
Position: Duties
Identify what this position involves on a day to day basis. What is
done to achieve the desired objectives? Focus on the “what” of
the position.
Position:
Leadership
This will need to be completed in order to select appropriate level
capabilities in the following sections.
Every position in the organisation will have a check mark next to
“Leading Self”. In order to decide which other boxes to check
consider the reach of this position and the number of stakeholders
that connect to the work of the position.
Does this position supervise other people? If no, does this position
lead project work? If yes, do those people supervise other people?
Also, is this position lead a Division or function?
USQ Key
Capabilities:
Option 1
Option 1: Holistic position perspective
Consider the way in which the work is expected to be undertaken
(focus on the “how”) with regard to the leadership level of the
position.
Behaviours must be able to be observed by others. To achieve
this, you can apply one of the following approaches:
1) document one to three specific behaviour expectations for each
capability; or
2) focus on the most critical capabilities and document three to
five specific behaviour expectations for those capabilities.
Refer to the USQ People Capability Framework for examples of
effective and ineffective behaviours for each capability at each
leadership level.
USQ Key
Capabilities:
Option 2
Option 2: Specific duty perspective
Consider the way in which the work is expected to be undertaken
(focus on the “how”) with regard to the leadership level of the
position AND specific duties of the positions.
Behaviours must be able to be observed by others. To achieve
this, you can apply one of the following approaches:
1) list specific behaviours for specific capabilities for each specific
duty; or
2) list specific behaviours relative to the specific duty.
Refer to the USQ People Capability Framework for examples of
effective and ineffective behaviours for each capability at each
leadership level.
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Capability Profile
Title:
<insert position title, collective name of like positions, or
team name>
Objectives:
The key objectives of this position are:
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Duties:
The key duties of this position are:
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Leadership:
<insert objective>
<insert objective>
<insert objective>.
<insert duty>
<insert duty>
<insert duty>.
The size, scope, influence, and impact of this position equate to
a leadership level of: (check all that apply)
☐ Leading Self
The basis of all effective leadership. It includes knowing one’s self and encompasses all
individual contributors. Individual contributors are typically members of teams. This
level also encompasses what it means to be an effective follower, in service and support
to others.
☐ Leading Others
The leaders of individual contributors. Often focused on the frontline of service
provision, teaching delivery, or research endeavour. These leaders are pivotal in getting
the work done through teams.
☐ Leading Leaders
The more experienced employees who lead other managers or leaders. The focus at this
level is to integrate cross-functional perspectives, convert strategic intent to operational
requirements, and manage the achievement of work outcomes through multiple layers
of complexity.
☐ Leading Organisation
The most senior and executive leaders in the organisation responsible for setting the
vision for the University and providing the resources to build toward the future.
Requiring a strong presence, these leaders interact strongly with external influencers
and have to balance trade-offs when making decisions in the absence of complete
information.
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USQ Key Capabilities
The following table summarises the way in which the duties of this position/the team are expected to be undertaken.
Option 1: Holistic position perspective
Key Capability
Definition
Specific behaviour expectations
Think strategically
Mindfully consider the long term goals of the
University when making decisions, while taking a
holistic view of the environment.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
Engage people to
build positive
relationships
Proactively develop productive internal and external
working relationships that are high in trust and
influence positive outcomes.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
Strive for
performance
excellence
Strive for high performance while maximising
resources to achieve results that are aligned with the
goals of the University.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
Show courage,
resilience and
adaptability
Respectfully have difficult conversations and maintain
integrity, while influencing, accepting, and committing
to change.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
Leverage emerging
technologies
Learn and work in an online– and digitally-enabled
environment, while embracing new technologies that
are fit for purpose.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
Shape the future
Create opportunities for innovation by creatively
pursuing new ideas, taking measured risks, and
leveraging diversity to challenge the status quo.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
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Option 2: Specific duty perspective
Duty
Required Capabilities
Specific behaviour expectations
<insert duty>
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<insert required capabilities>
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<insert behaviour expectation specific to the
duty and required capabilities>
<insert duty>

<insert required capabilities>

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the
duty and required capabilities>
<insert duty>

<insert required capabilities>

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the
duty and required capabilities>
<insert duty>

<insert required capabilities>
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<insert behaviour expectation specific to the
duty and required capabilities>
<insert duty>
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<insert required capabilities>
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<insert behaviour expectation specific to the
duty and required capabilities>
<insert duty>
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<insert required capabilities>

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the
duty and required capabilities>
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Technical elements
The following technical elements—which are either the foundation for a capability, related to a capability, or otherwise
necessary for success in the position—are also required in order to achieve the objectives and duties of the position.
Element
Requirements
Qualifications
<insert any formal qualifications required for the position>
Skills
<insert any technical skills or knowledge that are required for the position, and the level of proficiency required>
Certifications
<insert any specific certifications that are required for the position>
Memberships
<insert any memberships that are required for the position>
Living the USQ Values
The following table describes how the USQ Values are expected to be demonstrated in the position.
Value
Definition
Specific behaviour expectations
Respect
We respect each other and value diversity of people,
culture and ideas within USQ's community.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
Integrity
In all we do, we apply and expect the highest
personal, professional and ethical standards. Together
we act with transparency, consistency and fairness.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
Excellence
Through expertise, innovation and creativity, we work
together to excel in all that we do as a University
community.

<insert behaviour expectation specific to the position>
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