The document discusses the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), a framework that provides a common reference system for defining and describing skills in the information and communications technology sector. It describes SFIA as an effective tool that organizations and individuals can use to assess skills, plan careers and training, understand roles and reduce project risk. The document also outlines how SFIA was developed in the UK and is now being adopted in Australia, and how the consulting firm Ensys provides SFIA services and training to help organizations and individuals implement and apply the framework.

1. INNOVATION IN THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET
Skills Framework for Information Age
Right people. Right skills. Right place. Right time.
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2. What is SFIA?
Skills Framework for the Information Age
No more confusion about role
Effective practical tool to assess skills in
descriptions and skills required for a
a wide range of industries
particular project
Using unique methodology of self- Has been developed for diagnostic
assessment people know where they purposes
stand
Effective in every industry Written in plain English – easy to
understand
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3. Historical background
 Originated in the UK
 Developed by Industry for Industry
 Contributors included Norwich Union, Oracle,
Microsoft, British Computing Society, and
Government Agencies
 Adopted by more than 15 000 organizations
throughout the world
 Gowing uptake in Australian market.
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4. How it looks
It is a practical two-
dimensional matrix of
skills and competency
levels.
Each skill at each level has
a detailed description
written in a plain, easy to
understand language.
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5. One axis presents the
whole set of SFIA skills.
For convenience, the skills
are grouped into
categories and
sub-categories.
A number of skills can be
grouped together to form
a role description.
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6. How it works
The other axis represents the
level of competency in a certain
skill.
Each of 7 levels has extensive
description in terms of
Autonomy
Influence
Complexity
Business skills
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7. Who can use SFIA and why
Organizations: • To understand
• IT managers current skills
• HR managers • To plan future
• CEOs and managing recruitment
directors campaigns
• To reduce IT project
risk
• To standardize job
titles and functions
• Succession Planning
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8. Who can use SFIA and why
Individuals: • To identify current
skills
• Current IT specialists
• To plan future career
• Recent graduates pathways
• University students • To identify training
needs
• For Job applications
• To make the right
choices in their
profession
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9. SFIA Perspectives
• Already implemented by Westpac,
Queensland Rail and others
• Currently being implemented by the
Queensland and Commonwealth
Governments
• Forms the basis of the Australian
Computer Society Certified Professional
program
• Ensys Consulting is one of the first
accredited SFIA partners in Australia.
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10. SFIA services in Australia
Ensys Consulting is one of the first SFIA Accredited Partner in
Australia and the only SIFA Training Partner with highly
experienced SFIA consultants.
Ensys delivers a wide range of professional services including:
Consulting to assist with implementation of
SFIA at the workplace.
Training courses to gain an understanding of
SFIA and learn more about implementation.
Tailored Workshops to assist your staff with
issues related to your organisation
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11. How we work
Ensys Consulting
Delivering results through strategic partnerships
•Large team of highly experienced consultants
•Both HR/Talent Management and ICT expertise
•Local and international experience
•SFIA Accredited Partner and Training Provider
•Focus on Client needs
•Practical and hands-on
•Quality Assured
QUALITY APPROVED COMPANY TO AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008
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12. Question time
We are happy to answer your questions about SFIA and organize a
consultation, workshop or assessment of your employees.
Call us 07 3161 3355 or email enquiry@ensys.com.au and we
will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Head Office Brisbane
Other Offices Sydney Melbourne Canberra
www.ensys.com.au
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13. SFIA Online
• www.ensys.com.au
• www.sfiaaustralia.com.au
• www.sfia.org.uk
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14. Thank you for your time!
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