Core Research Facilities Program Control Board (CRFPCB)

The Core Research Facilities Program Control Board (CRF PCB) was constituted as a SEG level governance committee in 2016 (the first meeting being the 3rd August 2016).  The CRF PCB primary objective is to support, guide and direct the Core Research Facilities Program so that it achieves its objectives. The PCB provides direction, governance and decision making for:

1. Approvals:
-All Program plans
-Change Requests e.g. Scope, Time, Budget, Benefits
-Stage gates
2. Benefit realisation
3. Resolving escalated issues
4. Monitoring Risk mitigation and contingency plans
5. Championing the Program across the institution
6. Ensuring the objectives are delivered within the timeframes and budget originally approved (any increase to budget must be approved by the appropriate higher governance authority)
7. Commissioning quality assurance/reviews as required

This PCB will also have the following specific duties:
1.    Provide input to the development and implementation of the Core Research Facilities Program having regard to vision of a sustained and strategic investment (Decadal Plan) and the University Strategy.
2.    Assist in identifying priorities and monitoring progress on the program to support the successful, effective and efficient delivery of the program’s strategy.
3.    Providing advice and assistance on strategies for securing engagement from faculties and external stakeholders with the Core Research facilities program.
4.    Assist in ensuring cohesion of the planning and implementation of work by CIS, ICT and other PSU’s with that of the Core Research Facilities program, which is a central part of the University strategy 2016 -2020.
5.    Identify, monitor and mitigate potential risks related to the Core Research Facilities Program from a whole of University perspective.
6.    Report to the University Executive on the development and implementation of the Core Research Facility Program and its progress against its agreed strategy and business case.
(Terms of Reference 14 June 2019)