INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPITAL ASSET PLANNING FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL
INDICATORS
The six infrastructure and capital asset planning functional competencies included in the Administrative Competency Framework are designed
to identify those behaviours that indicate an individual’s ability to perform successfully in an infrastructure and/or capital asset planningoriented role. These competencies are intended to be generic across all infrastructure/capital asset planning roles. It should be noted that
behaviours differ from skills, which are usually very task-specific, i.e. monitor budget, and are included in the job description, which is then
supported by these competencies.
Competency
Professional and Technical
Capability
Building Positive Relationships
Behaviour Indicators
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Demonstrates knowledge of and applies relevant infrastructure terminology, tools, tactics, principles and
practices, as relevant to the successful delivery of the individual role
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Keeps up to date with and adheres to relevant statutory and regulatory requirements affecting the ongoing
delivery of infrastructure and capital asset planning
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Ensures that the infrastructure, and operation thereof, complies with laws and regulations
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Seeks to understand the intent of regulations governing the delivery of infrastructure support services within the
University environment
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Possesses a sounds knowledge of current and emerging infrastructure developments and trends
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Understands the role and use of technology in the delivery of infrastructure support services
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Develops and maintains formal and informal relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders,
and uses these to contribute towards the achievement of objectives
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Actively seeks opportunities to contribute to positive outcomes for colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
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Establishes mutual expectations with customers and stakeholders to ensure clarity of understanding and
satisfaction
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Develops a culture of trust by fulfilling commitments in a timely manner
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Understands the attitudes, interests, needs and perspectives of others
Information Gathering and
Analysis
Contextual Knowledge and
Organisational Awareness
Communication
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Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
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Able to comprehend and interpret complex, technical information
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Gathers appropriate and accurate information to support decision-making and prioritisation of resources
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Able to analyse data to establish facts and draw valid, supported conclusions
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Is aware of and can access and operate the relevant data management systems utilised by the University
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Is aware of, understands and is committed to the achievement of University’s strategic plans, goals and objectives
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Understands the role of infrastructure and capital asset planning in delivering the strategic plans and objectives of
the University
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Understands and adheres to the University’s infrastructure and capital asset planning standards, policies and
procedures
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Is aware of the arrangement of the University’s infrastructure and capital asset planning services, and the roles
therein of key departments and staff
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Understands internal and external economic and political factors that influence the delivery of infrastructure and
capital asset planning in the University environment
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Contributes to the development of short and long term infrastructure/capital asset plans, initiatives and strategies
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Is aware of and understands the requirement to operate within the University’s infrastructure budgets
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Monitors and assures changes in the function, role and use of the University’s infrastructure and capital assets
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Advanced professional written and oral communication skills, including presentation and reporting skills
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Makes use of plain English, as opposed to technical or industry terms in all dealings with internal and external
customers and stakeholders
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Able to present and convey complex and/or technical information in a confident, clear and understandable
manner, appropriate to the target audience
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Consults with colleagues and customers, to obtain and provide information and receive input and feedback
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Actively seeks to confirm understanding of information provided
Personal Responsibility
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Advanced organisational skills, able to handle high levels of complexity and detail across a diverse range of
activities
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Understands own role and responsibilities within team, and works collaboratively with other team members to
achieve collective goals and deliver results
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Understands limits of own authority, defers to superiors when appropriate
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Identifies interactions, links or dependencies between infrastructure/capital asset planning initiatives or activities,
and brings these to the attention of other team members
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Self-motivated, able to work independently, meets deadlines and takes ownership and accountability for own
results
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Able to adapt work to accommodate unexpected changes to scope or deadlines, or incorporate new elements
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Acts to keep own skills and knowledge current, easily digests and assimilates new information
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Assures quality of own results, seeking to continually improve outcomes for internal and external customers and
challenging the status quo