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NSW Government assessments

The capability framework

“Use the language in the behavioural indicators to prepare interview responses.”

NSW GovernmentCapability Application Tool

NSW Government · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Use the behavioural indicators

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

“During an interview you may be asked questions different to those provided by the tool.”

NSW GovernmentCapability Application Tool

NSW Government · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Expect questions beyond the tool

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

What it tells hiring managers about AI

“Whether or not AI is permitted to be used by candidates is a matter for each agency, and this should be made clear when advertising roles.”

Office of the Public Service CommissionerCommissioner’s Spotlight, guidance for recruiters and hiring managers

NSW Office of the Public Service Commissioner · July 2025

Each agency sets the AI rule

Practise a round where the AI rule changes between stages.

Example

“AI should not be used to filter out applications or make other decisions about candidates.”

Office of the Public Service CommissionerCommissioner’s Spotlight, guidance for recruiters and hiring managers

NSW Office of the Public Service Commissioner · July 2025

AI does not decide on candidates

Practise a round where the AI rule changes between stages.

Example

“Using a good range of assessments means that we are more likely to assess candidates based on their capabilities, experience and knowledge, rather than the outputs of AI.”

Office of the Public Service CommissionerCommissioner’s Spotlight, guidance for recruiters and hiring managers

NSW Office of the Public Service Commissioner · July 2025

A range of assessments

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

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