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.

Please see the Senior Executive Private Interest Declaration form and answer all questions.

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

• Senior Executive Private Interest Declaration (SEPID) Policy & Procedure (PDF, 789.5 KB)
• SEPID Form Quick Reference Guide (PDF, 1.3 MB)
• SEPID Fact Sheet (PDF, 437.7 KB)
• Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW government sector employees
• Privacy Management Plan
• PSCC 2024-03 Declaration of Private Interests – supplementary information

Associated programs

• Conflicts of interest (COI)
• Secondary Employment and Unpaid Work (SEUW)
• Gifts, Benefits and Bequests (GBB)

Contact and support

Advice and support is available via the PrivateInterestDeclarations@dcj.nsw.gov.au mailbox.