Workforce capability

HR Community of practice

VPSC is active in a number of HR communities-of-practice, including networks of HR Director, Recruitment Managers, and Learning and Development managers.  For more information Contact Us

Advice and guidance

• VPS capability framework

  The Victorian Public Service (VPS) Capability Framework defines the capabilities the VPS workforce requires to achieve our objectives now and into the future.

• VPS human resources capability framework

  The framework has been developed to provide a consistent understanding of the knowledge, skills and attributes required by human resources (HR) professionals in the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

• People metrics guide

  This guide supports VPS and broader public sector HR functions in their use of data and measurement, to proactively monitor people activities and influence organisational strategy.

• People metrics dictionary

  Assists organisations develop strategic people reporting measures that can help them to identify trends within their workforce which can directly impact the achievement of organisational goals.

• External capability – things to consider before using contractors

  As a general principle, work that could reasonably be conducted by public sector employees should not be given to external contractors.

• Development programs

  The Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) works in partnership with development providers featuring a small number of whole-of-government leadership and development programs.