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Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLEG008
State Code
ODX32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage compliance with public sector legislative requirements. This unit applies to those working in the management of public sector legislation compliance. Those undertaking this unit work autonomously and have supervisory responsibilities. They perform complex tasks in a range of contexts. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assure legislative compliance.
  • 1.1. Use personal conduct to model compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines.
  • 1.2. Encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet legislative requirements.
  • 1.3. Confirm staff understanding of legislation and guidelines and address professional development needs.
  • 1.4. Undertake risk assessment planning for legislative compliance to establish risk of non-compliance and implement mitigation strategies.
  • 1.5. Use workplace examples of compliance and non-compliance as learning situations for staff, without compromising privacy and confidentiality considerations.
2. Interpret legislation impacting public sector work.
  • 2.1. Maintain knowledge of legislation and related legal opinions.
  • 2.2. Provide substantiated interpretation of legislative requirements within the limits of authority or refer for advice.
3. Evaluate compliance outcomes.
  • 3.1. Conduct analysis of compliance outcomes that support comprehensive and valid conclusions.
  • 3.2. Use analysis to identify trends, possible reasons and potential mitigation strategies for improving outcomes.
  • 3.3. Confirm and address inadequacies in procedures which allow breaches of legislation to occur.
  • 3.4. Report on compliance with legislative requirements in accordance with organisational requirements.
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