The RDP Operating Model The purpose of the RDP Operating Model The RDP Operating provides a framework that takes an input (Commonwealth funding) and describes how it is converted, through activities, into client outcomes. Through this framework, DSS has categorised its operating requirements for RDPs, specifically – HOW RDPs are required to operate; WHAT activities RDPs are required to deliver; WHO activities are intended for (target cohort); WHY activities are being delivered (outcomes); and HOW success will be measured. It is important to note that the RDP Operating Model is not intended to provide organisations with a prescriptive model of a RDP’s operations. Instead it is designed to identify the core operational elements (and the Department’s associated requirements) considered essential to the essence and purpose of the RDPs. The RDP Operating should be read in conjunction with the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Grant Agreement. The RDP Operating Model components The RDP Operating model is made up of the following operating components. Within each component, DSS has specified its operating requirements for RDPs. Purpose Component Building Block Description Define HOW RDPs Grant Funds Describes how Grants must be managed, including spending are required to and accounting for Grants. operate Partnerships Describes the network of organisations essential to the successful operations of the RDP. Resources Describes the human resources required to be in place to support the delivery of activities. Infrastructure Describes the basic physical facilities and installations required to be in place to support the delivery of activities e.g. offices, IT systems, transportation, and service delivery channels. Operating Policies Describes the business rules and procedures essential to the successful operations of the RDP.
The RDP Operating Model The purpose of the RDP Operating Model The RDP Operating provides a framework that takes an input (Commonwealth funding) and describes how it is converted, through activities, into client outcomes. Through this framework, DSS has categorised its operating requirements for RDPs, specifically – HOW RDPs are required to operate; WHAT activities RDPs are required to deliver; WHO activities are intended for (target cohort); WHY activities are being delivered (outcomes); and HOW success will be measured. It is important to note that the RDP Operating Model is not intended to provide organisations with a prescriptive model of a RDP’s operations. Instead it is designed to identify the core operational elements (and the Department’s associated requirements) considered essential to the essence and purpose of the RDPs. The RDP Operating should be read in conjunction with the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Grant Agreement. The RDP Operating Model components The RDP Operating model is made up of the following operating components. Within each component, DSS has specified its operating requirements for RDPs. Purpose Component Building Block Description Define HOW RDPs are required to operate Grant Funds Describes how Grants must be managed, including spending and accounting for Grants. Partnerships Describes the network of organisations essential to the successful operations of the RDP. Resources Describes the human resources required to be in place to support the delivery of activities. Infrastructure Describes the basic physical facilities and installations required to be in place to support the delivery of activities e.g. offices, IT systems, transportation, and service delivery channels. Operating Policies Describes the business rules and procedures essential to the successful operations of the RDP.
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