The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Property services may relate to: | business brokingbuyer advocacy or agentfacilities management for a range of property typesmarketing, sale and leasing a range of property typeson-site residential property managementproperty management for a range of property typesresidential, commercial and industrial property and facilitiesrural agency practicestrata and community title managementurban agency practice. |
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | access and equity principles and practice guidelinesagency policies and guidelinesbusiness and performance planscomplaint and dispute resolution proceduresethical standards and codes of practice, such as:acting in principal's best interestsclear communication of services offered and fee for servicesclear negotiation of feesdeclaration of beneficial interestmisrepresentationover-servicingfixed charges rather than fee for servicegoals, objectives, plans, systems and processeslegal policies and guidelinesmission statements and strategic plansOHS policies, procedures and programspolicies and procedures in relation to client servicequality and continuous improvement processes and standardsquality assurance and procedure manualssales, marketing and leasing management procedure manuals. |
Legislative, financial and procedural requirements may be outlined and reflected in: | Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Foreign Investment Review Board requirementsAustralian standardsfederal and state taxation requirementsconsumer protection laws and guidelinescourt and tribunal precedentsenvironmental and zoning laws affecting access security, access and property usefreedom of informationhome building requirementslicensing requirementsprivacy and confidentiality requirements and laws applying to owners, contractors and tenantspublic healthquality assurance and certification requirementsrelevant common lawrelevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations affecting organisational operation, including:anti-discrimination and diversityenvironmental issuesequal employment opportunity (EEO)industrial relationsOHSrelevant industry codes of practice covering the market sector and industry, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common lawrelevant local government policies and regulations strata, community and company titlestenancy agreementstrade practices laws and guidelines. |
Clients may include: | agents or third parties for purchasers and vendorsin-house staff and office contractorsother agency staffowner corporations and community title groupspotential vendorsprospective and existing landlordsprospective and existing tenantsprospective purchaserspurchasersvendors. |
Specific needs may relate to: | beliefs and valuesconventions of gender and sexualitycultural stereotypesdressfood and dietreligious and spiritual observancessocial conventionstraditional practices and observationsverbal and non-verbal language. |
Relevant people may include: | agentsclientslegal representativesmembers of industry associationsproperty ownerssupervisors and colleaguestenants. |
Codes of ethics and practice may relate to: | accurate determination and clarification of expectations of owner corporationsacting in principal's best interestsclear communication of services offered and fee for servicesclear negotiation of feesdeclaration of beneficial interestdeclaration of conflict of interestdisclosure of relevant information, including management feesfair and honest provision of property servicesindividual behaviourmaintaining confidentialitymisrepresentationnon-discriminatory practicesover-servicing, fixed charges rather than fee for servicerepresentation of organisation and clientsuse of organisational property. |
Information may relate to: | agency recordsasset registersclient and colleague surveysfinancial and budgetary procedures, policies and guidelineshistorical datainsurances |
| operating environment of organisation, including financial markets, competitors, core business activities, functions and stakeholdersorganisational procedures, policies and guidelinesproperty management reportsreports and relevant documentationtaxation records. |
Specialist advice may be sought from: | architectsbankers and financiersgovernment officialsinvestment consultantsmembers of industry associationsplannersreal estate agentssolicitorssupervisors and colleaguestechnical expertsvaluers. |
Change may relate to: | change in work locationimplementation of new work practices and servicesintroduction of new technologyjob role changesnew client baseorganisational restructuresstaffing changeswork priorities. |
Business equipment and technology may include: | computersdata storage devicesemailfacsimile machinesinternet, extranet and intranetphotocopiersprintersscannerssoftware applications, such as databases and word applications. |
Mentoring and coaching may relate to: | fair and ethical practicesnon-discriminatory processes and activitiespresenting and promoting a positive image of the collective groupproblem solvingproviding encouragementproviding feedback to team members and colleaguesrespecting the contribution of all participants and giving credit for achievements. |
Professional development strategies may include: | coaching, mentoring and supervisionformal and informal learning programsidentifying and establishing new career pathsinvolvement in community and industry activitiesupdating and maintaining knowledge base on current issues for work and professional practiceuse of existing strengths to focus future career developmentwork rotation to facilitate changing work priorities. |
Feedback may include: | formal and informal discussions, reviews and evaluations with:existing and previous clientspeers, colleagues and managersinformation provided by others involved in a professional capacity, both internal and external to the organisation. |
Competency standards and other relevant benchmarks may relate to: | other benchmarks such as: industry code of conduct and code of ethicsstatutory and legislative requirements in terms of working in the property industry |
| personal and technical knowledge, skills and attitudinal aspects (competencies) required to undertake the day-to-day tasks and duties of the work function effectively and efficiently, specifically:competency standards for the property industryother relevant industry, cross-industry and enterprise competency standards. |
Professional networks may include: | advisory committeescommitteesgovernment agenciesinternal and external customerslobby groupslocal inter-agency groupsother organisationsprofessional and occupational associationsproject-specific ad hoc consultative and reference groupsspecific interest or support groupssupplierswork teams. |
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