Required skills

communication teamwork and negotiation skills to work cooperatively with other board members management and staff of the organisation members community and key stakeholders

culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities

evaluation and decisionmaking skills to monitor and review information presented to the board and enact decisions

mentoring skills to support and develop new staff

problemsolving skills to identify and manage real and perceived conflict of interest between parties

oral and written communication skills to document duty statements and induct staff

Required knowledge

concept of community control of organisations and how it may impact on staff recruitment and induction processes

cultural context in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boards operate including their role in upholding traditional and cultural values and how that might impact on recruitment and induction processes

equity and diversity principles in relation to staffing

geographic social economic and political contexts in which particular organisations operate and how these may impact on recruitment and induction processes

organisationalpolicies procedures and codes of conduct in relation to staff recruitment and induction including recruitment and induction procedures

provisions of federal state or territory legislation and funding body requirements that may impact on recruitment and induction processes

relevant protocols and cultural responsibilities that impact on recruitment and induction processes

training options suitable to staff and board members

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

select and induct staff according to organisational policies and procedures

monitor staff performance and provide feedback according to policies and procedures

identify appropriate professional development activities for staff

ensure policies and procedures relating to staff departures are followed

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

participation on an actual or simulated board

access to examples of relevant policies and procedures

access to examples of relevant documents

knowledge and performance are assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of performance on a board or simulated board

direct questioning combined with reflection of practical board performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

observation of presentations and group discussions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge

observation of performance in role plays

analysis of feedback from other board members staff community or other stakeholders regarding performance

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBATSIMC Develop employment policies

BSBATSIM506C Develop employment policies.

Staffing requirements may relate to:

Recruitment policy and procedures may refer to:

Recruitment committee may include:

Job vacancies may be advertised through:

Results may be advised to candidates:

Contracts may include:

Induction processes may include:

Development and training may include:

Staff departures may refer to: