Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

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

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

Risk management must consider:

• potential changes in government priorities
• other risks.

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBMGT622 Manage resources

Not applicable

New Unit

No equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.