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Demonstrate high level management capabilities within a policing context

Demonstrate high level management capabilities within a policing context

Unit of competency
National Code
POLGEN010
State Code
AVN61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to demonstrate management skills in a wide range of contexts including management of projects, budgets and resources. This includes the planning, implementation, monitoring and review of project milestones, financial and procurement related activities and oversight of both human and physical resources. This unit applies to police managers as part of their responsibilities in the organisational management within a policing environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to project management, financial activities and work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this role would demonstrate strong autonomy while performing complex tasks including making strategic decisions and providing leadership to the jurisdiction across a broad range of unpredictable contexts. They would provide advice and influence executive decision making internally and externally. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage projects
  • 1.1 Identify project scope, tasks, times, budgets and objectives to develop project implementation plan.
  • 1.2 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in project.
  • 1.3 Assess project objectives in relation to jurisdictional priorities, policies and procedures.
  • 1.4 Identify risks to develop a risk matrix for the project.
  • 1.5 Acquire project resources to facilitate implementation of project plan.
  • 1.6 Negotiate with stakeholders to manage personnel and complete project activities.
  • 1.7 Monitor implementation of project in order to adjust to changing circumstances.
  • 1.8 Evaluate project performance for future improvement purposes.
2. Manage budgetary and procurement processes
  • 2.1 Analyse financial information in relation to impact on own area of responsibility.
  • 2.2 Identify cost elements to develop a budget that minimises waste.
  • 2.3 Prepare cost-benefit analysis to validate budgetary decisions.
  • 2.4 Analyse implications of changing circumstances on budget expenditure in order to make adjustments.
  • 2.5 Monitor budgetary allocations to ensure compliance with budget, agency objectives and priorities.
  • 2.6 Report on expenditure, budgets and procurement for accountability purposes.
3. Manage assets
  • 3.1 Identify physical resource requirements to plan procurement activities.
  • 3.2 Coordinate acquisition of physical resources to meet identified requirements.
  • 3.3 Negotiate with stakeholders to meet resource requirements.
  • 3.4 Prioritise physical resources in accordance with life cycles of equipment and anticipated needs of jurisdiction.
  • 3.5 Monitor resource inventory and resource effectiveness to ensure requirements are met.
  • 3.6 Re-allocate resources in accordance with changing circumstances.
4. Manage individual and team performance
  • 4.1 Analyse organisational needs, expected deliverables for area of responsibility and human resource requirements to develop a human resources plan.
  • 4.2 Assess and compare existing competencies and abilities of individuals and teams to ensure deliverables are met and for development purposes.
  • 4.3 Evaluate future and review current workplace requirements to develop contingency and succession plans.
  • 4.4 Assess deliverables of work area and current staffing to influence selection criteria for particular roles.
  • 4.5 State and negotiate performance expectations with individuals and teams to enhance performance to maximise deliverables and performance.
  • 4.6 Measure and evaluate performance against agreed expectations and deliverables.
  • 4.7 Identify outstanding and performance below agreed standards to provide constructive and timely feedback.
  • 4.8 Manage learning and development of individuals to maximise individual and organisation performance.
  • 4.9 Manage workplace conflict.
  • 4.10 Assess subsequent behaviour and performance to ensure that conflict has been resolved or to determine whether conflict resolution strategy was successful.
  • 4.11 Assess health, safety and wellbeing of individuals and teams continually to identify patterns and make referrals.
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