Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources in accordance with planned business strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, developing resource plans, allocating resources, and reviewing and reporting on resource usage.
It applies to individuals who have a role in allocating and monitoring the use of physical and/or human resources to meet defined business objectives.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse resource requirements | 1.1 Develop resource bids in line with outputs specified in business plans 1.2 Consult with key stakeholders to determine the nature and level of resources required 1.3 Analyse resource requirements to identify proposed costs and benefits 1.4 Identify opportunities to share resources across business units within the organisation |
2. Develop resource plans to support achievement of business unit objectives | 2.1 Develop resource plans that detail the acquisition and allocation of resources, timelines and the relationship to business strategies, contingencies, plans, programs and processes 2.2 Determine internal resourcing capabilities and external resourcing requirements 2.3 Develop procedures for the evaluation of resource allocation and incorporate them in resource plans 2.4 Identify risks and establish risk management processes 2.5 Apply organisation's procedures to obtain approvals from senior management |
3. Allocate resources to achieve stated business objectives | 3.1 Allocate resources in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policy and practices 3.2 Manage resource allocation to enable achievement of business unit objectives 3.3 Negotiate and obtain resources within required timeframe to enable achievement of business unit objectives 3.4 Develop and implement systems to enable timely and accurate monitoring and review of resource usage 3.5 Develop or revise work practices to incorporate efficient use of resources |
4. Review and report on resource usage | 4.1 Develop and implement procedures to review resource allocation against business unit objectives 4.2 Monitor compliance with program and project budgets and take corrective action where necessary 4.3 Prepare reports that clearly indicate the level of performance achieved and any action taken to adjust or rectify procedures in meeting service and product delivery standards |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3 | Interprets textual information including legislation and organisational policy, to plan, implement and review resource requirements Analyses organisational information to assess resource usage practices |
Writing | 1.1, 2.1-2.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3 | Develops organisational texts including proposals, reports and plans in accordance with organisational requirements |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 2.2, 3.3 | Participates in spoken exchanges with stakeholders using structure and language appropriate to context and audience |
Numeracy | 1.3, 3.3, 4.2 | Selects and uses familiar mathematical techniques to determine costs and benefits associated with strategic resource decisions Defines timeframes in accordance with schedule requirements Selects and uses familiar mathematical techniques to organise timely supply of required resources as well as identify budgetary information and monitor performance |
Navigate the world of work | 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1 | Takes a lead role in the development of organisational policies and procedures Adheres to legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures |
Interact with others | 1.2, 2.2, 3.3 | Collaborates and negotiates with others to achieve required outcomes |
Get the work done | 1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.2-3.5, 4.2, 4.3 | Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks to achieve organisational requirements Develops plans and systems to manage resource allocation Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information, evaluates options and conducts reviews to inform recommendations about resource usage improvements |
Range Statement
This section specifies 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.
Risk management must consider: | potential changes in government priorities other risks. |
Sectors
Management and Leadership - Management