Local Industry Participation Best practices in resources projects Presented by Chris Pretorius Manager Industry Connect CCIWA

Local Industry Participation Best practices in resources projects Presented by Chris Pretorius Manager Industry Connect CCIWA

Benefits for projects owners Positive image in local industry Sustainable business support environment Community engagement Creates employment pool

Benefits for industry & community Multiplier effect through: skills & employment contributions enterprise development Connecting to international supply chains Creates vibrant sustainable communities

Regulatory Frameworks ensuring local industry receives full, fair and reasonable opportunity to participate in major resource projects taking place throughout the state Encouraging industry to meet world s best practice through capability building Early identification of opportunities for Australian industry participation, both domestically and overseas Promoting Australian Capability and Integrating Industry into Global Supply Chains Enhancing Project Facilitation and Australian Industry Participation

Regulatory Frameworks Australian Jobs Act 2013 Summary The Australian Jobs Act 2013 commenced on 27 December 2013. Major Projects with a capital expenditure of $500 million or more are required to prepare and implement an AIP plan. Compliance reporting on the AIP plan during the project s construction phase and two years into the operations phase

7 Step to Maximising Local Participation Procurement processes Local knowledge Correctly structured packages Communication Selecting the best Create lower tier opportunities Access to supply chains

Step 1: Procurement processes Local presence, local expertise, local decision making Procurement process needs to: Be clearly defined Agile to adapt to the local market Monitored and managed Assess local industry Communicated to industry

Step 2: Local knowledge Understand local industry skills & capabilities Identify areas of growth Partnerships Quick and easy access to service and technical support

Step 3: Correctly structured packages Break down complex packages Structure multiple part packages to match capability Identify appropriate sub-contract requirements

Step 4: Communication Clear and timely communication of requirements Create channel for local industry to respond Process must be defined manage expectations

Step 5: Selecting the best Give opportunity to suppliers with best chance Create opportunities for successful supplier in global supply chain Provide guidance and advice when not successful (at any stage)

Step 6: Create lower tier opportunities Cascade procurement process down to contractors Apply same principles to as many opportunities as practical Expand opportunities to regional community

Step 7: Access to supply chains Let industry know who is doing what Provide contact points Allow industry to create sustainable networks

How can we help?

About ICN Personalised Consultancy Service Operational for over 29 years 30 offices (every state and territory) 110 experienced supply chain consultants In depth knowledge of Australian / NZ Suppliers Connecting suppliers to opportunities has resulted in $20.6 billion worth of contracts

Service we provide Vendor Identification Indigenous / Regional Pre Feasibility industry analysis Local and Australian Industry Policy and Participation compliance Tariff Concession / Enhanced Project Bylaw Scheme assistance Project Briefings / Workshops

Realised Benefit Reduced Workload in Procurement Lifecycle Unparalleled National Vendor Knowledge Transparency across Supply Chain Cost Savings through outsourcing and newly identified competitive vendors Managed Expression of Interest and/or Prequalification phase