Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine and manage scope of required report and associated risk.
- Scope ofmatters of expert advice to be provided to the court, tribunal or panel hearing is reviewed.
- Own professional expertise is defined and capacity to conduct research and provide required report and evidence is determined by conducting a risk assessment.
- Potential for conflict of interest with the matter being heard is assessed.
- Ability to proceed with the hearing is determined according to legal requirements and with regard to professional ethics.
- Timeframes and commercial arrangements to support the preparation and giving of evidence are negotiated with client.
- Research and prepare evidence.
- Documentation relating to access and use issues is reviewed and facts are checked with client or other professionals as required.
- Detailed compliance requirements relating to access and use issues are researched and interpreted from applicable legislation, standards, codes, and premises owner or developer specifications.
- Professional network of subject matter experts is consulted on technically accurate interpretations of requirements, as required.
- Gaps in, and conflicts and interactions between, applicable compliance requirements are analysed, and interpretations are considered and noted.
- Prepare for appearance.
- Present evidence.
- Protocols and rules of evidence are followed throughout proceedings.
- Feedback from counsel and/or court or tribunal officer and comments by deciding authority are noted and addressed.
- Evidence is presented in a clear, concise, objective and articulate manner in line with professional standards.
- Considered expert evidence consistent with qualifications and expertise is provided on request.