Benefits Management Policy

The Benefits Management Policy (BMP) standardises benefits management practices for whole-of-government digital and ICT-enabled investments. This helps agencies deliver digital and ICT outcomes. 

It includes: 

  • the requirements for investment oversight
  • best-practice guidance on benefits management.

The first iteration of the Benefits Management Policy incorporates with the ‘Contestability’ state of the Investment Oversight Framework (IOF).  

The final policy will complement the full framework, putting benefits at the centre of how investments are:

  • planned
  • prioritised
  • contested
  • assured. 

Who it is for

The principles are applied across investments, regardless of the size, scale or complexity. 

All digital and ICT-enabled investment proposals are expected to address and define:

  • the purpose of the investment
  • the anticipated outcomes
  • how improvements are measured against outcomes
  • how improvements are monitored and optimised.

Our Investment Advisors have some discretion over the detail and documentation expected for each investment, provided all Digital Capability Assessment Process (DCAP) criteria is met.

Introduction
The Policy sets out 8 Policy statements that underpin benefits management best practice.
Standard
The Standard outlines WHAT agencies must do to comply with the Policy.
Guidance
The Guidance section introduces key benefits management concepts. It explains HOW agencies comply with the Policy.
Process
The Process defines WHEN benefits management activities occur in the context of the investment lifecycle.
Glossary and acknowledgments

Tools, training and frequently asked questions

Guidance and tools
This link takes you to the Australian Government Architecture website.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions relating to the background and implementation of the Benefits Management Policy
Benefits Management Training
Covers what you need to know to meet the requirements set out in the Benefits Management

Download the Benefits Management Policy

Benefits Management Team

The Benefits Management Team leads the development and implementation of the BMP. The team works with agencies to co-design fit for purpose case studies, tools and guidance.

Agency participation helps us make use of existing best-practice. It also makes sure the BMP can be adopted and applied to early and late-stage proposals, regardless of their size, scale or complexity. 

Engage with us

Agencies preparing digital and ICT-enabled investment proposals must contact us at the earliest opportunity. This makes sure there is sufficient time to align and comply proposals with whole-of-government digital and ICT policies and standards.

For information about how the Benefits Management Policy applies to your proposal, contact investment@dta.gov.au

Agencies can provide feedback to the Benefits Management Team by contacting benefits.management@dta.gov.au

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