Becoming a Gateway reviewer

There are two types of Gateway reviewers, Review Team Member (RTM) and Review Team Leader (RTL). Gateway reviewers can come from both the public and private sector.

Before becoming a Gateway reviewer you need to complete the Gateway Training and Awareness Workshop.

Gateway reviewer skills profile

Gateway reviewers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, however there are some common capabilities we seek. This skills profile is a guide to the level of skills and experience required to be a Gateway team lead or member.

Review Team Member

Expert in at least one specialist skill area.
Tier 4 manager or above in Government or private sector equivalent. In special cases Tier 5 advisors or analysts may be considered.
Around eight years’ experience in one or more specialist skill areas. This can be from a combination of roles and can include operational and project/programme management experience.
You should also be a good team player and communicator.

Review Team Leader

Senior Public Servant level (or Managing Director / private sector equivalent).
Experience as a Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), or Programme Manager/Director of high-risk/high-spend change programmes or projects.
Substantial experience (around 15 years) with a background in managing business aspects of major change or procurement programmes/projects with a typical value of $50 million.
Familiar with handling major strategic initiatives and managing business change.
Policy development, which may include dealing with Ministers and managing new legislation.

You should also have:

excellent team leadership skills and be a good communicator
awareness of good practice and key products
expert experience.

Note: 'expert' is someone who can cope with unusual or non-standard problems and issues, is aware of alternative options and approaches to situations, can guide others in this skill, and are able to look ahead and anticipate.

Specialist skill areas

For the purposes of Gateway reviews, specialist skills areas are:

Project management	Professional Project Management practitioner, for example PRINCE 2 or Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) certified. Professional Programme Manager practitioner, for example Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) accredited. Successfully managed significant projects/programmes, or procurements. Responsible for best practice in project, programme, or risk management.
Procurement	Professional procurement practitioner, for example Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS) accredited. Successfully managed contractual relationships. Responsible for best procurement practice.
Other relevant skill areas	Business management and managing business change. Communications. Information and communication technology (ICT). Contract and vendor management. Law. Policy. Delivering state sector reform. Finance and accounting. Property and construction. Facilities management. Science and technology.

Application Process

Before you apply to be a Gateway reviewer make sure you:

have completed the Gateway training and awareness workshop, and
meet the relevant reviewer skills profile.

Register here for Gateway training.

Download and send us a completed Gateway reviewer application form.

Gateway reviewer application process

Review team selection and engagement

The reviewers will be chosen according to the skills required for a particular project undergoing a Gateway Review and the relevant stage of the project lifecycle.

When identified for possible engagement in a review, we will contact you to determine the potential reviewer’s suitability and availability for the review. The Treasury is under no obligation to appoint an applicant, including when we have initiated discussions with the potential reviewer.

In selecting potential members of a review team, we will consider if the potential reviewer:

has the required skills and experience for the programme/project being reviewed
holds the appropriate level of security clearance required
has the ability to quickly establish effective working relationships in a small team environment
can agree to follow the Gateway methodology in the Treasury’s Gateway Review Process workbooks
is willing to sign a Letter of Engagement with the Treasury, which includes signing a deed of confidentiality and compliance, and a conflict-of-interest declaration.

Daily rate for private sector reviewers

The Treasury will pay a daily rate to private sector reviewers, depending on their skills and experience. We will choose available reviewers who in their opinion represent best value for money for a given assignment. Fees will be negotiated and agreed prior to executing the Letter of Agreement.

Last updated

Monday, 4 December 2023