SARMS is funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Government of South Australia

SARMS is funded by the Australian Governmentand delivered by the Government of South Australia

How to develop a successful regional sustainability program

Moderator Denis SparrowPrimary Industries and Regions South Australia

IAL Conference Gold Coast June 2014

How to develop a successful regional sustainability program

Agenda

• Meeting Industry Expectations- A Roberts• Conceptual Model –A Johnson• Define the Proposal- Group session 1

Group Feedback• Develop the Business Case- Group Session 2• Group Feedback and Review

Project Negotiation and

Delivery

Community or Industry

Priority

Develop Business

CaseRegional

Development

SARMS Collaboration betweenIndustry and Government

A new paradigm?Responsible

Industry Industry Government

Government

Industry

Government Government Industry

Supporting

SARMS is funded by the Australian Governmentand delivered by the Government of South Australia

SA River Murray Sustainability ProgramProgram Governance

Redevelopment of the Loxton Research Centre

Irrigation Industry Improvement Program

(3IP)

Minister(or Delegate)

Program Steering Committee

Responsibilities include:• Overarching strategic direction and policy advice to

the Minister and the SARMS Program• Endorsement of funding package recommendations• Monitoring Program performance

Community and Industry

Engagement Reference Group

Responsibilities include:• Provision of

strategic industry and community intelligence and feedback in relation to on-ground implementationSARMS Program

Expert Assessment PanelResponsibilities include:• Well-informed,

independent and unbiased prioritisation of funding package for the Program Steering Committee

LRC Management

Reference GroupResponsibilities include:• Provision of

consolidated industry and community intelligence and feedback on the LRC

LRC Regional Consultative

Reference GroupResponsibilities include:• Provision of

industry and community feedback on the redevelopment of the LRC

SARMS is funded by the Australian Governmentand delivered by the Government of South Australia

Session 1

Defining the Proposal

1. Identify the catalyst and the window of opportunity2. Establish the community/industry leader(s)3. Develop the mechanism/process needed to establish an agreed

proposition and direction4. Establish an engagement process and define the community of interest5. Understand critical timeframes

Break into regional groups and discuss the points above to outline your proposalSelect a spokesperson to report back to the room

Session 2Combine two groups and select one proposal as basis of the sessionIdentify a scribe and a spokespersonConsider the following and outline your Business Case and Delivery Arrangements

1. What is the justification for the proposal-what is the issue/problem2. Define the outcomes clearly in simple language-what do you want to achieve3. Define the Governance of the Initiative as well as governance of Business Case

Development4. Identify who is responsible for the Bid development process5. Agree the scope of the Business Plan including funding for each stage6. Agree a negotiation strategy

• What are the opportunities• What are the constraints• Timing• Determine optimal outcome• Determine your walk away position• Risk management

General Review and Feedback

Present the outline of your proposal to a review panel for critical evaluation

General discussion of each proposal- open to all

• What are the strong points• What are the weaknesses• Would you invest in this proposal• Why wouldn’t you fund this proposal

For more information on theSouth Australian River Murray Sustainability Program

visit www.pir.sa.au/sarms-iiip

SARMS is funded by the Commonwealth Government and deliveredby the SA Government

SARMS is funded by the Australian Governmentand delivered by the Government of South Australia