Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify project opportunities and undertake scoping
- A critical analysis of the need for a project is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- A project definition study is undertaken, where necessary, to determine the scope of the project
- Project scoping is completed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures and identifies a rationale for the project that includes the purpose, outcomes/expected benefits
- Stakeholders are identified and canvassed to ensure that their requirements are addressed in project planning
- Analyse project feasibility
- Research and analysis is undertaken to identify impacts and risks, constraining factors and alternate options
- Technical feasibility, supportability and cost effectiveness of the project are analysed and the outcome is reported to key stakeholders
- Alternatives for project design are assessed and a preferred option that fits the strategic direction of the organisation/work unit is identified and reported
- Relevant specialists are consulted to determine the extent of financial, technical, security, scheduling, whole-of-life support and probity, and other risks
- A business case is prepared and approvals to proceed with project development are obtained in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines
- Develop project plans
- Project aims, objectives and impacts are defined in the project plan, and timeframes and resources to complete quality deliverables on time and within budget are identified
- Projected outcomes are recorded in measurable and achievable forms and indicators to monitor the performance of the project are developed and agreed by relevant parties
- Potential risks are investigated and identified in the project plan and a risk management process is established to analyse information and options to manage risks
- Skills, roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders are clarified and agreed, and reporting requirements are identified
- Management of project parameters is addressed in the project plan and evaluation criteria are designed in accordance with organisational policy and practice
- Project management tools are utilised for planning in accordance with project requirements and the project is designed and documented in consultation with specialists to meet user requirements
- Manage establishment of project
- If required, stakeholders are lobbied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, to negotiate endorsement for the project
- Terms of reference are written and agreed to by stakeholders and resources are obtained in accordance with organisational procedures to establish the project
- Project scope and objectives are reviewed and analysed, and a strategy is developed to establish work breakdown structures to implement the project
- Project infrastructure is identified and established in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Specialist and technical support relevant to the project is obtained in accordance with the project plan
- Project governance structure and processes are established as detailed in the project plan
- Identify project opportunities and undertake scoping
- A critical analysis of the need for a project is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- A project definition study is undertaken, where necessary, to determine the scope of the project.
- Project scoping is completed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures and identifies a rationale for the project that includes the purpose, outcomes/expected benefits.
- Stakeholders are identified and canvassed to ensure that their requirements are addressed in project planning.
- Analyse project feasibility
- Research and analysis is undertaken to identify impacts and risks, constraining factors and alternate options.
- Technical feasibility, supportability and cost effectiveness of the project are analysed and the outcome is reported to key stakeholders.
- Alternatives for project design are assessed and a preferred option that fits the strategic direction of the organisation/work unit is identified and reported.
- Relevant specialists are consulted to determine the extent of financial, technical, security, scheduling, whole-of-life support and probity, and other risks.
- A business case is prepared and approvals to proceed with project development are obtained in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Develop project plans
- Project aims, objectives and impacts are defined in the project plan, and timeframes and resources to complete quality deliverables on time and within budget are identified.
- Projected outcomes are recorded in measurable and achievable forms and indicators to monitor the performance of the project are developed and agreed by relevant parties.
- Potential risks are investigated and identified in the project plan and a risk management process is established to analyse information and options to manage risks.
- Skills, roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders are clarified and agreed, and reporting requirements are identified.
- Management of project parameters is addressed in the project plan and evaluation criteria are designed in accordance with organisational policy and practice.
- Project management tools are utilised for planning in accordance with project requirements and the project is designed and documented in consultation with specialists to meet user requirements.
- Manage establishment of project
- If required, stakeholders are lobbied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, to negotiate endorsement for the project.
- Terms of reference are written and agreed to by stakeholders and resources are obtained in accordance with organisational procedures to establish the project.
- Project scope and objectives are reviewed and analysed, and a strategy is developed to establish work breakdown structures to implement the project.
- Project infrastructure is identified and established in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Specialist and technical support relevant to the project is obtained in accordance with the project plan.
- Project governance structure and processes are established as detailed in the project plan.