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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret brief and design feasible project plan
   • Interpret and confirm project objectives, deliverables, constraints and principal work activities
   • Determine resource requirements, including personnel, equipment and materials, and access to operational systems
   • Develop a detailed implementation plan for the project outlining methodology, milestones and budget
   • Identify roles, responsibilities and required capabilities of project team members
   • Analyse project plan and principal work activities to ensure compliance with relevant standards
   • Develop risk management strategies and risk management plans to ensure successful and timely outcomes
   • Secure project approval
2. Establish and implement approved project plan
   • Secure team members and brief them about the project and allocate roles and responsibilities, balancing job roles and skills development opportunities
   • Secure necessary equipment, materials and access to operational systems
   • Establish communication and reporting mechanisms
   • Implement agreed time-management strategies to ensure milestones are met
   • Apply agreed quality requirements to measure performance and outcomes
3. Manage project
   • Monitor and report progress of activities in relation to the project plan
   • Ensure income and expenditure is in line with the agreed project plan and budget
   • Work with the team to analyse and diagnose problems and to determine corrective actions
   • Make agreed variations to the plan to suit changing situations
   • Maintain accurate records and communication with stakeholders and project team members
4. Finalise project
   • Ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are provided on time and within budget
   • Complete all reporting requirements
5. Evaluate project methodology
   • Assess the effectiveness of resource management in delivering project outcomes
   • Evaluate the effectiveness of communication processes used throughout the project
   • Recommend improvements for future projects

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements	Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements include the latest version of one or more of: Australian and international standards covering the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, laboratory safety, and quality and environmental management national work health and safety (WHS) standards and codes of practice registration/licensing and/or National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation requirements
Complex projects	Complex projects include one or more of: development or modification of products and services acquisition and commissioning of new equipment or laboratory facilities appraisal of supplies development of applications for customers validation of analytical methods and/or equipment quality improvement or corrective action teams restructuring of laboratory services reclassification of staff and staffing levels
Records	Records include, but are not limited to, one or more of: lists of potential costs, invoices and payment records project and/or workplace files and records reports to clients, personnel and senior management risk management plans and log books diaries, scheduling charts and other project management charts
Resources	Resources include: personnel budget equipment materials and facilities project planning software
WHS and environmental management requirements	WHS and environmental management requirements include: · complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time · applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant

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Performance Evidence

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

managing at least one (1) complex project

analysing a complex technical brief

preparing a detailed, feasible project implementation plan containing the methodology, principal work activities, resource requirements, quality and risk management strategies/plans, budget and timelines

establishing a capable project team with clear roles and responsibilities

selecting and establishing operational systems and resources required for the project

consulting and communicating effectively to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time and within budget

monitoring and reporting project progress against the plan and making agreed variations as necessary

maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures

evaluating project outcomes and processes to identify opportunities for improvements.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

how the project fits in with the laboratory's business goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)

principles of project planning and management

techniques for monitoring timelines, expenditure and team performance

techniques for achieving effective communication and cooperation

techniques for troubleshooting, problem solving and conflict resolution

techniques for evaluation and continuous improvements

reporting requirements

work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.

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