Project Assurance Framework

The project assurance framework is the foundation to ensure project management is undertaken effectively across the Queensland public sector. It aims to deliver value for money to the government given our significant investment in project work.

The framework is a whole-of-government project assessment process. It establishes a common approach to assessing projects at critical stages. It aims to maximise the benefits returned to government from project investments.

In November 2007 the government endorsed the project assurance framework and the value for money framework as the minimum standard for project initiation, evaluation, procurement and assurance across the Queensland public sector.

The project assurance framework is characterised by:

  • good planning
  • effective scoping and resourcing
  • realistic expectations of outcomes
  • strong management support.

The more complex a project, the more important it is to manage the project rigorously through adopting and using this project management methodology.

Illustration showing the key project stages under the project assurance framework

Further information

For more information on the framework contact the Infrastructure Policy Division.

Last Updated ( Friday, 27 March 2009 )