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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for offshore work
   • Review type of work to be conducted offshore and record roles, tasks and responsibilities of team members
   • Research cultural, linguistic and regulatory differences of offshore work site
   • Evaluate Australian and host country taxation law as it affects offshore work
   • Review and select options for employment contracts and remuneration arrangements
   • Develop selection procedures ensuring employee adaptability
   • Create team and individual work plans and timeframes
   • Ensure that necessary work permits, visas and immunisations are obtained and that travel and accommodation arrangements are made
   • Plan for required technologyand equipment for offshore team
2. Support expatriate staff to achieve goals
   • Arrange for the provision of cultural awareness training and orientation to new work site and living situation
   • Provide relevant organisational information and clarify performance expectations
   • Establish clear procedures for open and honest communication
   • Manage team dynamics and support team performance
   • Review individual and group performance and provide development opportunities
   • Assist in the management of conflict and address disputes and grievances
   • Recognise and reward contributions of team members
3. Arrange and evaluate repatriation
   • Support staff to plan for repatriation
   • Assign work roles and responsibilities to returning staff
   • Provide mentoring through transition following return to Australia
   • Evaluate effectiveness of management strategies and support for expatriated staff