Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify and prepare operating requirements
- Permits are verified on a timely basis regarding type of cargo in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Hazards and route characteristics are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Routine and potential unplanned services are identified when preparing shifts and schedules to ensure routine and contingency requirements can be met in accordance with workplace procedures
- Fatigue risk management and fit for duty requirements are identified and considered when preparing allocation in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
- Operator qualifications and regulatory competency requirements are identified and systems to monitor their ongoing currency are used in accordance with workplace procedures
- Delivery requirements for cargo, timeslot windows and pickups are confirmed with stakeholders in accordance with contract arrangements and workplace procedures
- Allocate resources to achieve delivery service results
- Issues and potential problems when allocating resources are identified, rectified and contingencies implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
- Development and implementation processes for allocation are identified and addressed in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)/occupational safety and health (OSH) and regulatory requirements
- Allocation requirements are communicated to stakeholders in a timely manner in accordance with workplace procedures
- Monitor and evaluate resource allocation usage
- Analysis and evaluation of resource usage against targets and organisational benchmarks is undertaken and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
- Records of human and equipment resource allocation and usage are maintained in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
- Effectiveness of allocation is monitored in consultation with stakeholders and information is reviewed to identify and address resource usage issues against feedback received in accordance with workplace procedures
- Additional or replacement resources are allocated as required in accordance with workplace procedures and customer requirements
- Report on resource usage
- Completed reports indicating analysis of level of performance achieved and any corrective action undertaken are communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
- Continuous improvement strategy is undertaken via review and amendment of operational procedures in line with actions undertaken during allocation of resources in accordance with workplace procedures