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Senior Executive Private Interest Declaration

Mandatory annual & ongoing requirements

Introduction

The Senior Executive Private Interest Declaration (SEPID) program ensures that we meet our obligations under Part 2 of the Government Sector Employment Act and the Public Service Commission’s Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW government sector employees.

Who the program applies to

All SEPID mandated positions:

  • Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) senior executives (band 1 - 3) including those temporarily acting and contractors.
  • some non-senior executives nominated by the Secretary or their delegate/s, including those temporarily acting and contractors.

What do I need to do

You are required to list your private interests by answering all the questions outlined in the SEPID online form.

When

You must complete a private interest declaration:

  • at least annually (during November)
  • as soon as practicable, following any change in your private interests
  • prior to commencing in a new SEPID mandated position
  • prior to an assignment against a SEPID mandated position (including temporary acting arrangements irrespective of how long you will be in the role for)
  • as directed by the Secretary or their delegate/s.

Why

The SEPID Program supports the Secretary's responsibilities under the PSCC 2024-03 Circular (refer to the ‘Relevant Documents’ section below). The Circular requires that the Secretary has centralised oversight and management of senior executives’ private interests (financial, business, personal, other interests or relationships) in accordance with The Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW Government Sector Employees.

How do I submit a declaration

For accessibility reasons, it is highly recommended that you complete the online form using either a laptop or PC.

All Senior Executive Private Interest Declarations (SEPIDs) must be submitted through ServiceNow.

Step 1: Open My Apps via the DCJ portal or your work login.
Step 2: Search for and open ServiceNow Portal.
Step 3: From the ServiceNow homepage, select your name in the top-right corner and choose My Declarations.
Step 4: Select Senior Executive Private Interest Declaration (SEPID).

Accessing past declarations

You can view your previously submitted SEPID declarations through the Ethics Declarations – Dashboard . These declarations will gradually be moved to your profile in ServiceNow.

Security of your information

Declarations will be stored in a secure database in accordance with Information and Digital Services (IDS) policies and with the Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Those who have access to SEPID information are listed in the SEPID Policy and Procedure, Section 7 Security of Information.

All personal information collected, managed and disclosed under the program will comply with the requirements of the NSW Privacy Laws as outlined in the Department’s Privacy Management Plan.

Relevant documents

Associated programs

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