Community Outreach Program

Roles and Responsibilities

The Advanced Manufacturing Centre provides the central project management role and will ensure timely communication and research requirements between member companies, NSW EPA (now known as the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation) and other stakeholders. The AMC has already committed significant in-kind support and infrastructure resources to this project. Their specific roles is to:

1. Establish group and maintain commitment
2. Develop and facilitate workshops
3. Provide up to date and relevant communication between all parties
4. Research areas identified within workshops and source experts and processes
5. Provide assistance in developing individual company implementation plans and breakthrough programs
6. Report on milestones and outcomes to the NSW EPA (NSW DEC)
7. Provide expert advice and on-site mentoring to all companies

The Participating Companies are expected to demonstrate their commitment to the program through providing in-kind contributions in the form of:

1. Attendance at workshops and providing input to these
2. Examining existing practices in-house for improvements
3. Identifying priority areas and allocating resources
4. Developing implementation plans as appropriate
5. Providing feedback to AMC as required
6. Sharing experiences within the group
7. Collaborate, where appropriate, with other companies

Further information on Integrating Social Responsibility may be obtained through the Advanced Manufacturing Centre:
Sally Jackson
Community Outreach Project Coordinator
Advanced Manufacturing Centre
Phone 02 9209 4209
Fax 02 9209 4470