No Risk
Category 1		  Low Risk
Category 2		  Medium Risk
Category 3		  High Risk
Category 4
Remote software suppliers / electronic consumables - remote technical support services Consultants – contingent Workers: Goods only Suppliers - Onsite professional services Trades and high-risk work that is not defined as a construction type project or work Major Works Suppliers
Principal Contractor
Construction projects
 
These are suppliers Optus has no control or influence over the place of work -goods are delivered electronically and the supplier is generally based within their own premises or work location, at times offshore and does not enter Optus premises. Software licencing etc These are generally goods only suppliers of telecommunication infrastructure components, construction items, mobile devices, and associated hardware, consumable goods. Small event providers – labour hire – recruitment company supplied admin or managerial roles for project specific work. Small specialist service providers etc – This also applies to office based or customer facing roles in the vendor or retail space. These are contractors /suppliers that generally perform trades or physical works at an Optus facility – Generally these Suppliers perform high risk tasks; however, the work may not be defined as a construction project They may also contribute to the housekeeping and maintenance functions of services and utilities. – suppliers of goods and services. Such as window cleaning and facility maintenance
This also extends to Optus warehousing facilities		 These are contractors /suppliers that perform tasks and activities that require specialist skills and regularly perform high risk activities. This work is generally regarded as Construction. A higher-level risk management unique to the work is required.
These Suppliers may also be appointed as Principal Contractors. These Suppliers also undertake regular high risk maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment, fit out and demolition work
Does not require Pre-Qualification  Does not require Pre-Qualification  Must be pre-qualified.
Compulsory
CM3 Invitation		  Must be pre-qualified.
Compulsory
CM3 Invitation