Entrepreneurship Facilitators Webinar Session

Overview Background to the measure Entrepreneurship Facilitators Objectives Target clients Locations Eligibility to apply Funding arrangements Probity and Purchasing arrangements Application and selection process

Background to Entrepreneurship Facilitator Measure Announced in the Budget as part of the broader Youth Employment Package. The Entrepreneurship Facilitator arrangement is from when the Funding Agreement is signed, December 2016 to 30 June Entrepreneurship Facilitators will be funded though a competitive grant process.

Entrepreneurship Facilitator Objectives Promote entrepreneurship and self-employment to young people in identified regions. Encourage young people to develop new business ideas. Assist potential young entrepreneurs in accessing assistance to support and establish their own business. Provide linkages into existing programs, including, NEIS, business incubators and the Entrepreneurs Program.

Entrepreneurship Facilitators Scope Applicants should outline their experience in: Providing business advice (individuals with personal experience as an entrepreneur or small business operator are highly desirable) Building rapport with clients to gain an understanding of their needs and provide appropriate support Engaging with the community, and Developing and maintaining networks with relevant organisations.

Target Clients The priority target audience is young Australians aged including those not in education, employment or training. Facilitators must actively seek out and assist this priority target audience. Facilitators will also be required to work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous people, redundant workers, refugees and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Locations Cairns (Queensland) Hunter, including Newcastle (New South Wales) Launceston and North East Tasmania

Cairns - Queensland

Hunter (including Newcastle)

Launceston and North East Tasmania

Who is eligible to apply? Individuals Non-government organisations, including for-profit organisations

Police and Working with Children and Other Vulnerable Groups checks Facilitators will be expected to engage with schools, and young people, under the age of 18. Entrepreneurship Facilitators will be required to undertake a police check and a Working with Vulnerable People check, and Comply with any other conditions in relation to the person’s participation in the Services, as specified in governing working with children legislation.

Linkages with Employment Programs jobactive New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) Job Search

Engagement and Marketing Strategy Initial Engagement and Marketing Strategy Revised Engagement and Marketing Strategy (annually)

Purpose of Engagement and Marketing Strategy Address the services the Entrepreneurship Facilitator will deliver: Engagement with clients Community engagement (schools, universities & youth organisations) Linkages with relevant organisations

Funding Per Entrepreneurship Facilitator Upfront – on signing of Funding Agreement – includes set-up costs (office space, equipment, car hire/lease) and Engagement & Marketing Strategy Quarterly – Salary and ongoing running costs Milestone reports – quarterly payments made once report is approved

Reporting Requirements Report reference periodDue date Signed Funding Agreement (note, incorporates payment for Initial DRAFT Engagement and Marketing Strategy) $155,000 On execution of the Funding Agreement Milestone Report 1& 2$47,000 per milestoneMar & Jun 2017 Milestone Report 3,4,5 & 6$47,000 per milestone Sep, Dec 2017 Mar & Jun 2018 Updated Engagement and Marketing Strategy (approved by Department) $48,000 per update Jul 2017 Jul 2018 Jul 2019 Milestone Report 7,8,9 & 10$47,000 per milestone Sep, Dec 2018 Mar & Jun 2019 Milestone Report 11,12,13 & 14$47,000 per milestone Sep, Dec 2019 Mar & Jun 2020 TOTAL$957,000 (GST exclusive)

Milestone Reports Reports will include: Progress against the Engagement and Marketing strategy Success stories Specific requirements outlined in the approved Funding Agreement

Evaluation The Department will determine the extent to which Entrepreneurship Facilitators have achieved the objectives of the measure. The Department will work in partnership with Entrepreneurship Facilitators to capture relevant qualitative and quantitative data.

Draft Funding Agreement A draft Funding Agreement will be published on the Department’s website. Potential Applicants should review the draft Funding Agreement when preparing their Application.

Entrepreneurship Facilitators Probity and Purchasing Arrangements

Grant Application Process - Overview Grant application process Probity principles Application and selection process Lodgement of applications Financial viability

Purchasing Objectives Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines Value for money principles

Probity Principles Fairness and impartiality Consistency and transparency Encouraging competition and participation Identifying and managing conflicts of interest Security and confidentiality Compliance with relevant legislative obligations and the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines Establishing and maintaining a clear audit trail

Application and Selection Process Four selection criteria Different application for each identified location Other considerations

Selection Criteria 1 Proposal to deliver Entrepreneurship Facilitator Services Response Character Limit: 8000 Weighting: 30 per cent

Selection Criteria 2 Demonstrated knowledge of and or achievements as an entrepreneur or small business person. Response Character Limit: 8000 Weighting: 30 per cent

Selection Criteria 3 Demonstrated knowledge of local and surrounding areas and the capacity to leverage community partnerships and resources to support clients. Response Character Limit: 8000 Weighting: 30 per cent

Selection Criteria 4 Describe what ‘success’ would look like in the relevant location, where an Entrepreneurship Facilitator has delivered all their services. Response Character Limit: 2000 Weighting: 10 per cent

Other Considerations Referees Responsibility of Applicants

Applications close at 5.00 PM (Canberra time) on Thursday 3 November Pro Attachments Addenda Amending a submitted Application Application Lodgement

Applications will be excluded if:  Lodged incorrectly  Not written in English  Not on the forms provided in the Grant Guidelines pack downloaded from 360Pro Non-conforming responses

Selection Process Registration and Conformance checks Assessment of selection criteria Shortlisted applicant interviews Financial Viability Quality Assurance

Selection Process (cont) Recommendations Decision by the delegate Announcement of outcomes

Timeline 13 October 2016Release of the Grant Guidelines on 360Pro 21 October 2016Entrepreneurship Facilitators webinar 5.00 pm (Canberra time), Closing date and time for 3 November 2016Entrepreneurship Facilitators Applications 1 December 2016Announcements of outcomes December 2016Commencement of Entrepreneurship Facilitators

Sources of Information Grant Guidelines accessed via 360Pro Employment Services Procurement Information website ( Employment Services Procurement Information  Includes Questions and Answers Employment Services Purchasing Hotline  Phone: 

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