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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research and write publications
  2. Prepare speeches
  3. Report on complex/ controversial issues
  4. Provide editorial services
  5. Research and write publications
  6. Prepare speeches
  7. Report on complex/ controversial issues
  8. Provide editorial services

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to the preparation public affairs materials

researching, writing, and correctly targeting publications in diverse genres

working with others to maintain standards in organisational publications

interpreting complex issues and putting them into briefing format

writing clear, well-researched speeches and statements for diverse audiences

applying procedures relating to work health and safety and the environment in the context of public affairs


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public sector legislation including work health and safety and the environment, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the preparation and security of written information in the public sector

legislation relating to libel, slander, copyright, privacy, confidentiality

critical analysis of complex information in a government/organisational context

politically and culturally sensitive issues for the organisation

organisational requirements for publications and speeches

government style manual requirements

government protocol

interpretive and journalistic writing styles

speechwriting

grammar and spelling

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles