Integrated Leadership System (ILS) EL2 profile

Inspires a sense of purpose and direction

Translates the strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit. Engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contribution and communicates expected outcomes.

Focuses strategically

Understands the organisation's objectives and links between the business unit, organisation and the whole of government agenda. Considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long-term plans for own work area.

Harnesses information and opportunities

Gathers and investigates information from a variety of sources, and explores new ideas and different viewpoints. Probes information and identifies any critical gaps. Maintains an awareness of the organisation, looks for recent developments that may impact on own business area and finds out about best
practice approaches.

Shows judgment, intelligence and commonsense

Undertakes objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues. Presents logical arguments and draws accurate conclusions. Anticipates and seeks to minimise risks. Breaks through problems and weighs up the options to identify solutions. Explores possibilities and creative alternatives.

Builds organisational capability and responsiveness

Evaluates ongoing project performance and identifies critical success factors. Instigates continuous improvement activities. Responds flexibly to changing demands. Builds teams with complementary skills and allocates resources in a manner that delivers results.

Marshals professional expertise

Values specialist expertise and capitalises on the knowledge within the organisation as well as consulting externally as appropriate. Manages contracts judiciously. Contributes own expertise to achieve outcomes for the business unit.

Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty

Establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities. Responds in a positive and flexible manner to change and uncertainty. Shares information with others and assists them to adapt.

Ensures closure and delivers on intended results

Strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same. Monitors progress and identifies risks that may impact on outcomes. Adjusts plans as required. Commits to achieving quality outcomes and ensures documentation procedures are maintained. Seeks feedback from stakeholders to gauge satisfaction.

Nurtures internal and external relationships

Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally. Recognises shared agendas and works toward mutually beneficial outcomes. Anticipates and is responsive to internal and external client needs.

Facilitates cooperation and partnerships

Brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders. Finds opportunities to share information and ensures that others are kept informed of issues. Fosters teamwork and rewards cooperative and collaborative behaviour. Resolves conflict using appropriate strategies.

Values individual differences and diversity

Recognises the positive benefits that can be gained from diversity and encourages the exploration of diverse views. Harnesses understanding of differences to anticipate reactions and enhance interactions. Recognises the different working styles of individuals, and tries to see things from different
perspectives.

Guides, mentors and develops people

Encourages and motivates people to engage in continuous learning, and empowers them by delegating tasks. Agrees clear performance standards and gives timely praise and recognition. Makes time for people and offers full support when required. Delivers constructive feedback in a manner that gains acceptance
and achieves resolution. Deals with under-performance promptly.

Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity

Adopts a principled approach and adheres to the APS Values and Code of Conduct. Acts professionally and impartially at all times and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints. Operates as an effective representative of the organisation in public
and internal forums.

Engages with risk and shows personal courage

Provides impartial and forthright advice. Challenges important issues constructively, stands by own position and supports others when required. Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them, and seeks guidance and advice when required.

Commits to action

Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work. Shows initiative and proactively steps in and does what is required. Commits energy and drive to see that goals are achieved.

Displays resilience

Persists and focuses on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances. Remains positive and responds to pressure in a controlled manner. Maintains momentum and sustains effort despite criticism or setbacks.

Demonstrates self awareness and a commitment to personal development

Critically analyses own performance and seeks feedback from others. Confidently communicates strengths and acknowledges development needs. Acts on negative feedback to improve performance. Reflects on own behaviour and recognises the impact on others. Shows strong commitment to learning and self-development,
and embraces challenging new opportunities.

Communicates clearly

Confidently presents messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner. Translates information for others, focusing on key points and using appropriate, unambiguous language. Selects the most appropriate medium for conveying information and structures written and oral communication to ensure clarity.

Listens, understands and adapts to audience

Seeks to understand the audience and tailors communication style and message accordingly. Listens carefully to others and checks to ensure their views have been understood. Anticipates reactions and is prepared to respond. Checks own understanding of others' comments and does not allow misunderstandings
to linger.

Negotiates persuasively

Approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of the key issues, having prepared well in advance. Understands the desired objectives and associated strengths and weaknesses. Anticipates the position of the other party, and adapts approach accordingly. Encourages the support of relevant stakeholders.
Encourages debate and identifies common ground to facilitate agreement and acceptance of mutually beneficial solutions.