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Portfolio and Program

TMR is committed to the responsible management of its diverse investment portfolio by optimising the delivery of transport benefits and value for money outcomes to Queensland communities. Enhance your skill sets and explore learning opportunities to effectively plan, prioritise and deliver the department's significant transport improvements and business change initiatives.


Please note that some of the resource links are not working. We anticipate the links will be updated in end-of-year, following the migration to SharePoint Online. In the meantime, for access to resources where a link is broken, please email the Portfolio Management Office, advising the name of the resource you are trying to access.

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Portfolio Management

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
LinkedIn Learning Project Portfolio Management Foundations

An introduction to Portfolio Management processes.

Online Course 1hr 15mins Advanced Generic
TMR Intranet TIP Investment Model

The Model illustrates the key deliverables (outputs) that arise from the Transport Infrastructure Portfolio Governance Framework processes.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch Infrastructure Investment Committee (IIC) Submissions

Key resource page explaining the role and function of the IIC. Includes key processes, resouces and fact sheets.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch Transport Infrastructure Portfolio Governance Framework

Defines the structure, roles and responsibilities to effect the TIP Management – Organisational Policy in TMR.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Portfolio Definition Process

SharePoint page on TIP management portal with links to key documents. Portfolio Definition Flowchart outlining key process steps, outputs and responsibilities (who, when, what).

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Prioritisation and Balancing Guidelines

The Prioritisation and Balancing Guidelines provides information and principles to support investment decisions and outlines how investment should be balanced across the TIP.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Investment Gating

Provides guidance on the process to follow for the development, preparation and finalisation of IIC submissions related to Investment Programs and Major Infrastructure Project Gating submissions.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Investment Programs

Provides an overview of all investment programs within the TIP. Includes factsheets for each Investment Program which are regularly updated by the program teams. Also includes templates for each phase of program management; Identify, Define, Manage the Tranches, Program Closure as well as Steering Committee templates.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Managing Ideas and Candidate Investments Training Manual

Training course covers: activities performed as part of the Generate Ideas and Nominate Candidate Investments processes, role of the Idea Controller in the Generate Ideas and Nominate Candidate Investments processes, key business and system terminology relevant to the Generate Ideas and Nominate Candidate Investments processes.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch QTRIP Hub

Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) four-year rolling program of works guided by the 10-year Transport Infrastructure Portfolio Plan and Schedule. It provides detailed investment commitments over the first 4 years with the first 2 years committed and the following 2 years planned.

Online Resource n/a General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP)

Program Management

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
Accelerate Managing Successful Programmes

The Foundation course is aimed at individuals who need to be informed members of a programme management team within a MSP environment. It aims to explain the terminology and key elements of the framework, together with the purpose and application of the key documents.

Online Course 4 days Beginner Generic
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TMR Program Management Methodology

TMR's tailored Program Management Methodology provides a simple and standardised structure to apply effective and consistent program management approaches and techniques across the department. It provides detailed guidance on processes at the phase and activity level.

Online Resource N/A General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Investment Program, Delivery Program
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch QTRIP Hub

Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) four-year rolling program of works guided by the 10-year Transport Infrastructure Portfolio Plan and Schedule. It provides detailed investment commitments over the first 4 years with the first 2 years committed and the following 2 years planned.

Online Resource N/A General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Investment Program, Delivery Program
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch Investment Program Governance Framework

Defines the governance of Investment Programs within the TIP and relationships with other projects, business units and external parties.

Online Resource N/A General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Investment Program
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch Investment Program Assurance Management Strategy

The Investment Program Assurance Management Strategy defines an approach for managing the assurance activities of investment programs within the TIP.

Online Resource N/A General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Investment Program
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch Investment Program Gating

Mandated by the IIC for investment programs within the TIP, the annual gated reviews typically occur between July and December to enable the integration of gated review assurance outcomes with the annual portfolio definition process.

Online Resource N/A General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Investment Program
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch Program Management Maturity Assessment Framework

The Program Management Maturity Assessment Framework, provides a structured way of evaluating an organisation's overall program management system and not just its individual component processes.

Online Resource N/A General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Investment Program
TMR - PMD, PDO Branch Delivery Program Framework

The PDO Delivery Program Framework (DPF) is PDO's program management framework that has been developed to articulate our program life cycle.

Online Resource N/A General PDO Delivery Program
QLD Treasury Program Gateway Review

Gateway reviews employ a small team of independent experts to examine major programs or projects at key decision points. They help identify opportunities to improve the delivery of programs and projects and to ensure the best possible outcome.

Online Resource N/A General Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Investment Program, Project

Project Management

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
Federal Australian Transport Assessment and Planning Guideline (ATAP)

The Australian Transport Assessment and Planning Guideline (ATAP) Guidelines outline best practice for transport planning and assessment in Australia.

Online Resource N/A General TIP, Investment Program, Project
Federal Infrastructure Australia Assessment Framework (IAAF)

The Assessment Framework is designed to help develop high-quality infrastructure proposals for submission to Infrastructure Australia. It provides a national standard for best-practice infrastructure development and explains requirements and process for assessing proposals.

Online Resource N/A General TIP, Investment Program, Project
QLD Treasury Project Assessment Framwork (PAF)

Queensland’s Project Assessment Framework (PAF) is used across government to ensure a common, rigorous approach to assessing projects at critical stages in their lifecycle, from the initial assessment of the service required, through to delivery.

Online Resource N/A General TIP, Investment Program, Project
QLD Treasury Business Case Development Framework (BCDF)

The Business Case Development Framework (BCDF) ensures a consistent and rigorous approach to proposal development, enabling decision-makers to compare investment opportunities.

Online Resource N/A General TIP, Investment Program, Project
TMR TMR OnQ Project Management Framework

The OnQ project management methodology is specific to TMR and includes a series of generic project management stages addressing both discretionary and mandatory activities within the project phases.

Online Resource N/A General TIP, Investment Program, Project
LinkedIn Learning Agile Foundations

A course to introduce the Agile project management methodology - best suited for ICT Projects.

Online Course 1 hr and 35 mins Beginner Generic
Accelerate Prince2 (2017) Foundation

This course is aimed at individuals who work in, or would like to work on Prince2 projects on a daily basis. It introduces you to the PRINCE2® 2017 project management method. This methodology has been adapted for use in prescribed areas of the Queensland Government and is known as QLD Government Project Methodology (QGPjM).

Face to face Course 3.5 Days Beginner Generic
LinkedIn Learning Project Management Foundations: Small Projects

Learn how to management small projects to gain great results.

Face to face Course 1.5 hrs Intermediate Generic
Accelerate PMFT110 - Introduction to Project Management

This is the first course in TMR's Project Management Foundation Training Program and is the ideal introduction to project management in TMR.

Face to face Course 1hr Beginner Generic
TMR SOA - Project Management Capability Development, Provider PMFT 111 - Introduction to Project Work

This is the second course in TMR's Project Management Foundation.

Face to face or Virtual Course 1 Day face to face or 2 x 4h sessions Virtual Beginner Generic
TMR SOA - Project Management Capability Development, Provider PMFT 112 - Project Knowledge and Application

Designed for project staff to develop the individual and organisational skills needed to produce project management artefacts, and contribute to project outputs or manage projects. The course will assist all staff in working smarter on everyday tasks by relating project management tools and techniques to everyday work.

Face to face or Virtual Course 4 Days, Fac to Face Beginner Generic
TMR SOA - Project Management Capability Development, Provider Cert IV - Project Management Practice

This is the first Australian Qualification Framework course offered in TMR. This course is focused on the role of the project team member.

Face to face or Virtual Course 6 - 7 Days Face to Face, 12 - 14 x 4h sessions + a Work Book or Work Portfolio Intermediate Generic
TMR SOA - Project Management Capability Development, Provider Dip - Project Management

This is the second Australian Qualification Framework course offered in TMR. This course is focused on the role of the Project Manager.

Face to face or Virtual Course 6 - 7 Days Face to Face, 12 - 14 x 4h sessions + a Work Book or Work Portfolio Advanced Generic
Accelerate E100 - Cost Estimating Process and Probabilistic Risk Evaluation using @Risk model

This training course provides TMR staff with the skillset required to develop P90/P50 estimates using TMR systems and processes as well as probabilistic project risk evaluation skills using @Risk.

Online Course 1 day Beginner TIP, Project
Accelerate E102 - First Principles Cost Estimating Training

This two-day course is aimed at individuals who are responsible for preparing, reviewing and approving project cost estimates for high risk and high value (Type 1 and 2) projects.

Online Course 2 days Beginner TIP, Project
LinkedIn Learning Define the project scope

This sub-course is a component of the Project Management Foundations - Small Projects course defining how to draft a scope statement.

Online Course 2.5 mins Beginner Generic
LinkedIn Learning Microsoft Project 2019 and Project Online Desktop Essential Training

Learn how to use Microsoft Project, specialist project management tool and software (desktop and online).

Online Course 5 hrs 20 mins Intermediate Generic
LinkedIn Learning Learning Microsoft Project

Learn how to use Microsoft Project, specialist project management tool and software.

Online Course 55 mins Beginner Generic
LinkedIn Learning Project Management Foundations: Schedules

Generic introduction training to project schedules as a time management tool.

Online Course 2 hrs 5 mins Beginner Generic
TMR Project Assurance for Major and OnQ Type 1 Projects

Framework of the Project Assurance for PAF and OnQ Infrastructure Projects, including definitions, tasks and approvals.

Online Resource n/a General TIP
TMR Development Library Time Management

These resources are designed to help develop the skills and techniques you need to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks and goals.

Online Resource n/a General
TMR Development Library Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder engagement is an essential component in our work at TMR. By learning how to communicate and engage with our stakeholders effectively we are improving overall outcomes and successes.

Online Resource n/a General
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch Project Gating

Overview of the process for the gated review; is a structured review of a project as part of formal governance arrangements carried out at key decision points in the lifecycle.

Online Resource n/a General

Benefits Management

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Benefits Categorisation Guide

The Benefit Categorisation Guide (BCG) establishes a consistent approach for identifying, classifying and measuring benefits delivered from transport infrastructure investments.

Online Rsource n/a General TIP
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Benefits Management Process Guideline - Investment Program application

PENDING.

Online Rsource n/a General TIP, Investment Program
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Benefits Management Process Guideline - Portfolio Management Office application

PENDING.

Online Rsource n/a General TIP
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Benefits Management Strategy

The purpose of this Strategy is to define a holistic and consistent approach for performing, managing and sustaining a benefits management function within the TIP.

Online Rsource n/a General TIP
TMR - PfMO, PIP Branch TIP Benefits Management Process Guideline - Major and OnQ Type 1 application

PENDING.

Online Rsource n/a General TIP, Project

Risk Management

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
TMR TMR Risk Framework

The TMR Risk Management Framework provides the structure for designing, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and continually improving risk management practices across TMR.

Online Tool n/a General Generic
TMR - PMD, PDO Branch Delivery Program Framework - Risk Management

Risk Management component within the Delivery Program Framework.

Online Tool n/a General PDO Delivery Program

Procurement Management

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
TMR TMR Procurement Framework

TMR adheres to the whole-of-Government (WoG) procurement policies.

Online Resource n/a General
TMR Development Library Procurement

Procurement activities are undertaken at every level within the…

Online Resource n/a General

Continuous Improvement and Change Management

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
TMR Development Library Communication Skills

Workplace communication is a vital tool in ensuring we are productive and effective at work. These resources will help you use communication techniques to maximise understanding in all your communication activities.

Online Resource n/a General Generic
LinkedIn Learning Leading change

How to lead change in the work place - a course element from the Creating a Positive and Healthy Work Environment course.

Online Resource 1hr 15mins General Generic

Portfolio, Program and Project Offices

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
TMR - PMD, PDO Branch Transport Infrastructure Portfolio Portal

An overview of the Portfolio Management Office (PfMO) and how it ensures TMR's portfolio of transport infrastructure investments is positioned to deliver outcomes that support the government's long term objectives. The portal is primarily designed for TMR planning, programming and delivery areas who are involved in major projects and/or investment programs that are part of the Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP).

Online Resource Ongoing General TIP

Systems and Tools

Provider Resource Location Type Time Skill level Category
TMR SOA - Project Management Capability Development, Provider Using Primavera P6 (Desktop) PMTT330

Designed to introduce Transport and Main Roads (TMR) staff to the use of Primavera P6 for basic planning and scheduling activities for the P6 Desktop instance.

Face to Face or Virtual Course 2 days face to face - 4 x half days virtual Intermediate Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Project
TMR SOA - Project Management Capability Development, Provider Using Primavera P6 (Web) PMTT340

Introductory course for TMR staff on the use of Primavera P6 Web instance including basic planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting activities in the P6 Web instance.

Face to Face Course 2 days face to face Intermediate Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Project
TMR SOA - Project Management Capability Development, Provider 3PCM Unifier System Training - Estimating, Tender Gen and Contract Creation

This course provides a general overview of 3PCM solution and hands-on training for TMR staff on how to create estimates, generate tenders, develop contracts and import tender submissions in 3PCM Unifier.

Face to face Course 3 weeks Beginner Transport Infrastructure Portfolio (TIP), Project
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