FSANZ undertakes projects which are applications and proposals to change the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code. All of FSANZ’s major projects are conducted within a project management framework. In 2014, in light of diminishing government resources, a series of change management related initiatives were initiated. One of these initiatives was a project to rethink and redesign internal approaches and processes for projects to ensure they are fit for purpose. Whilst a number of changes have been made, an expert external review of FSANZ’s project management is seen as desirable at this stage.

The aim of this review is to develop processes that result in fewer and more carefully tailored projects, making better use of FSANZ resources while also achieving faster completion of those projects. The focus of this review will be the efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness of the approaches (including methods, structures, leadership and culture) and processes used in large projects. Two important aspects of the review will be:
* The development of clear recommendations for improvements in the way FSANZ manages projects.
* Recommendations to enable in-house redesign work and ongoing refinements to be undertaken in the future of project management processes and approaches.

It is expected that the successful tenderer will undertake the following:
* Review existing internal guidance material around project management, project governance and decision making approaches and processes.
* Interview members of the FSANZ Executive and other key staff members about their thoughts and experiences with the current systems and process (in person or via video conference).
* Conduct a workshop in Canberra with other interested FSANZ staff to gather their thoughts.
* Review three case study projects.

Prepare a report and a set of recommendations which consider the following issues
* Planning and scoping of issues in projects
* Governance and decision making
* Culture
* Management of scope through the project’s life
* Outcome realisation
* Accountability and reporting
* Use of technology to support project management
* Project management training

The successful tenderer must provide recommendations on the issues listed above. Recommendations must have clear justification including references and relevant examples. The report should also identify approaches and materials that FSANZ staff can easily utilise for future in-house redesign work.