Elements and Performance Criteria
- Obtain, analyse and document information relevant to the needs of clients as a community of interest within the general community
- Obtain and analyse relevant documented information about particular issues
- Obtain and analyse relevant statistical and research data
- Conduct consultations with consumers, carers, and other stakeholders to identify and describe issues of concern
- Conduct other research as appropriate
- Synthesise relevant information into forms appropriate for communicating with, and providing to, relevant agencies and stakeholders
- Work with consumers, service users, services and other stakeholders to develop strategies to address identified needs
- Develop and maintain close working relationships/ networks with relevant stakeholders
- Organise formal meetings, working groups and other activities to develop policy statements, action plans, projects, and programs to address identified needs
- Participate in meetings, working groups and other activities aimed at developing relevant strategies
- Prepare strategic/action/project plans in forms that are appropriate to the needs and roles of relevant stakeholder organisations
- Advocate for and facilitate the implementation of strategies developed to address the needs of clients with specific needs
- Identify and pursue relevant opportunities for communicating formally and informally about the needs of clients
- Prepare submissions for resources to implement identified projects and action plans
- Where appropriate, contribute to relevant government policy development
- Work with consumers and other stakeholders to implement relevant projects and action plans
- Pursue opportunities and provide comments on policy documents, legislation, project plans and other relevant documents regarding the needs of clients