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Capability and Elements
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Controls and manages own emotions and
behaviour
Develops healthy protective behaviours

Capability Indicators for the Band
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Acts on negative feedback to improve performance.
Applies consistency and evenness in action and response across the program.
Assesses the overall team for signs of stress, dysfunction or other problems, seeking
support to create interventions as required.

Band F
Demonstrates Leadership
• Inspires understanding of purpose and direction
• Builds individual and organisational capability
• Promotes teamwork

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Cultivates Productive Working Relationships
• Develops and nurtures connections
• Communicates with courage and care

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Champions a compelling vision and strategic direction for Berry Street and the sector
Contributes to the development of Berry Street Vision, Values and strategies.
Inspires others.
Creates an environment where learning and development is viewed as integral to the
future success of Berry Street.
Instills ideas of self development and continuous learning as key drivers of organisational
success.
Invests in developing capability throughout the sector by sharing Berry Street’s learning
and experience
Creates a climate throughout the organisation that encourages teamwork and cooperation
to flourish.
Emphasises the contribution of teams at all levels of the organisation.
Uses symbols and stories to promote the concept of a single organisation.
Initiates processes to ensure there are no barriers across different functions in different
parts or the organisation.
Builds effective teams of different disciplines, across regions and with different
organisations.
Develops and maintains high level relationships with senior government, community and
agency stakeholders to progress the achievement of Berry Street goals.
Is aware and exploits opportunities for Berry Street to expand its connections in order to
develop and strengthen resources in the community.
Identifies opportunities for partnerships with other agencies to enhance program and policy
integration and consistency across Berry Street.
Models and creates a culture of listening, dialogue and constructive challenge.
Presents complex issues with clarity, credibility and impact in widely varied forums.
Demonstrates an understanding of the influencing process, through lobbying and using
third parties as levers for influence.