ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Direct planning for project contracting and procurement

1.1 Direct identification of product specifications and procurement requirements for procurement and contract planning, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders

1.2 Direct development of procurement strategies, methods and management plans in line with project objectives across the program

2. Direct set up of contract and procurement process

2.1 Direct project managers to source organisations that meet procurement requirements

2.2 Establish selection processes and selection criteria, in consultation with stakeholders, and arrange for communication to prospective contractors

2.3 Ensure contract and procurement actions accord with organisation and program objectives

3. Direct management of contract and procurement process

3.1 Provide direction for identification of requirements of proposals and arrange communication to prospective contractors

3.2 Ensure responses are evaluated and preferred contractors are selected in accordance with agreed selection processes

3.3 Direct negotiation of contract terms and conditions between client and preferred contractor

4. Direct management of contracts

4.1 Direct management of contract and procurement activities in accordance with program contract and procurement management guidelines

4.2 Provide direction for regular reviews from available records and information, and ensure variances are analysed and changes for implementation agreed on

4.3 Ensure project managers work within legal and organisational framework for contracts

4.4 Identify potential, perceived and actual contractual conflicts and approve remedial actions to minimise disruption

5. Direct finalisation of contracts

5.1 Direct finalisation activities for management of contract deliverables in accordance with contractual project and program requirements

5.2 Direct review and analysis of project outcomes to determine effectiveness of contract and procurement processes and procedures

5.3 Aggregate and use lessons learnt for application in planning and implementation of later projects within the program and, where appropriate, pass on to organisational management for use in strategic planning

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

2.3, 4.1, 4.3, 5.2

Identifies, interprets and analyses information from complex sources, including legislation

Writing

1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3

Develops and documents strategies and plans using organisational format and specific terminology

Documents outcomes according to organisational requirements

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3, 4.4, 5.2

Provides direction and contributes to discussions using language and features appropriate to the audience

Numeracy

1.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2

Interprets and evaluates mathematical information in a broad range of texts

Selects from, and flexibly applies, a range of mathematical and problem-solving strategies and techniques to compare and contrast effectiveness of processes

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 4.3

Monitors adherence to organisational, legal and regulatory requirements

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3, 4.4, 5.2

Plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaboration, demonstrating high-level influencing skills and ability to direct others

Uses negotiation skills to set up contracts, to agree prices and terms, and to resolve disputes

Get the work done

1.1, 2.1-2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2

Develops flexible plans for complex, high-impact activities with strategic implications, involving a diverse range of stakeholders with potentially competing demands

Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options, and seeking input and advice from others before taking action, when necessary

Monitors outcomes of decisions, considering results from a range of perspectives, and identifying key concepts and principles that may be adaptable to future situations