BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.

The unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who undertake work developing approaches to create, monitor and improve strategies and policies within workplaces. These individuals also engage with a range of relevant stakeholders and specialists.

'Sustainability' in this unit refers to a broad approach that focuses on the minimisation of an organisation’s social, economic and environmental impact, as well as proactive value creation in these areas.

Topics:

1. Prepare workplace sustainability policies
2. Implement workplace sustainability policies
3. Review implementation of workplace sustainability policies

• Develop and implement workplace policies and procedures for sustainability on at least one occasion, including:
  • implementing sustainability policy and procedures into wider organisational policies and procedures
  • consulting and communicating with relevant stakeholders to generate engagement with sustainability policy development, implementation and continuous improvement.

• Australian and international standards relating to corporate sustainability
• Environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to organisation
• Internal and external sources of information and their use in planning and developing organisational sustainability policies and procedures
• Elements required for the development of organisational sustainability policies and processes including:
  • agreed outcomes of the policy and procedures
  • policy timeframes and costs
  • performance indicators
  • activities to be undertaken
  • assigned responsibilities
  • record keeping, review and improvement processes
  • common sustainability issues with organisational systems and procedures
• Typical barriers to implementing policies and procedures in an organisation and possible strategies to address them.

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.

The unit applies to individuals working at a managerial level who lead and build a positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement. It will also involve using a range of problem solving and decision-making strategies.

1. Establish team performance plan
2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion
3. Facilitate teamwork
4. Liaise with stakeholders

• Manage the effectiveness of at least one work team.

• Provide feedback to encourage, value and reward others
• Model desired behaviour and practices
• Encourage and foster shared understanding of purpose, roles and responsibilities
• Support team to meet expected performance outcomes including providing formal and informal learning opportunities as needed
• Develop performance plans with key performance indicators (kpis), outputs and goals for individuals or the team which incorporate input from stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders about team performance plans and team performance
• Evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by internal or external stakeholders.