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Oxford Economics Australia is a leading provider of independent economic analysis and advice. Our sole focus on independent economic analysis, free from political or commercial ties, ensures objective insights for our clients.

With 60 years of experience in the Australian market and a team of 60 employees in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra we’re able to provide a full suite of economic consulting services including: 

• Macroeconomic, industry and labour market forecasting, 
• Econometric modelling and analysis 
• Policy advice and evaluation 
• Scenario planning and analysis 
• Cost-benefit and economic impact analysis
• Infrastructure advice and prioritisation including market capacity studies and cost escalation forecasts
• Climate change analysis
• Transport forecasts and network modelling

Each year, we complete over a hundred consulting projects across various sectors and topics. Our reports, forecast databases, and economic models are subscribed to by more than four hundred Australian organisations, including government agencies, businesses, banks, and universities.

Our extensive experience and comprehensive services help clients navigate economic challenges and opportunities.

1. Research agency specialising in retirement and people of mature age. We are a Sydney-based research agency, specialising in research about the 'mature age', 'older' or 'retiree' markets.
2. Plain language content /message testing specialists

We are also plain language research specialists. We use message and content testing to help our clients develop simpler documents such as statements, letters, and forms.

Our testing frameworks are based on plain language principles, neuroscience, interaction design, and behavioural psychology.

Research methods
We offer qualitative and quantitative research. We are all classically trained researchers with the full range of techniques and methods at our fingertips.
Academically, we are social scientists. Our consultants are trained in at least one of: anthropology, psychology, sociology, literature, linguistics, semiotics, marketing, behavioural science, and interaction and service design. We are not boxed in by commitment to only one discipline.

Clients have included ASIC, the ACCC, the Productivity Commission, the NSW Police Force and many financial services organisations.

Standards and certification

• Company Partners of the Research Society
• ISO20252 accreditation 
• The Science of Plain Language Certification 
• Design Thinking certification 
• Customer Journey certification 
• Accessibility: How To Design For All certification
• Advanced Semiotics (MRS) 
   

Trading since 2009, OCM has always retained a primary focus of delivering services to government. We partner with departments and agencies to provide tailored solutions that drive efficiency, build capability, ensure skills transfer and foster long-term success for government policy objectives. Our team of consultants is spread across eight offices nationwide, bringing a wealth of knowledge and diverse experience. Many of our consultants have been previously employed within government departments and others have joined from the “big four”.  We employ only the best practitioners and have one of the lowest attrition rates in the market. We have worked alongside state and federal governments delivering state and national significant projects in the areas of Transport, Health, Housing, Climate & Environment, Justice, Education, Utilities, Energy & Utilities, Defence and overseas aid programs. Our expertise includes: 

• Business case development and gateway reviews
• Data and insights
• Digital Advisory services
• Grants Administration & Management
• Probity, Procurement & Supply Chain
• Program/ project assurance
• Strategy, transformation, change management
• Sustainability and ESG services
• Workplace investigations and mediation

Sando Australia Pty Ltd is a 100% Australian-owned and staffed specialist consultancy. Our clients include Federal/State government departments, along with large commercial organisations across Australia, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We specialise in:

1. Strategic Sourcing: Comprehensive option development and analysis, procurement risk assessment, sourcing strategy and tender creation, end-to-end multi-stage tendering process management (e.g. ITR, EOI, RFx, etc), ‘red team’ reviews and robust evaluation of tender responses.
2. Corporate Negotiations (including Dispute Resolutions): Negotiation of large multi-faceted contractual arrangements that govern the buying and selling of strategic assets and services. We cover the full gambit of operational, commercial, financial, legal, environmental and relational elements that must seamlessly coexist for contemporary B2B contracts to be effective.
3. Vendor Optimisation: Design, implementation and improvement of vendor arrangements and related policies/procedures (e.g. governance, quality assurance, risk management, contract administration, etc).

Sando purposely consists of only a handful of senior professionals - each with extensive qualifications and experience at the Executive level.  This enables us to be a market-leader in our chosen specialist fields and provide truly tailored and pointed advice and services to our clients. We embody the central attributes of honesty, integrity, dedication and diligence in all that we do.

Who we are
Taylor Fry is an SME providing actuarial, analytics, statistical and related policy advice.

Our government reach
We advise more than 30 Commonwealth and state government departments across social services, health and disability, education, First Nations, finance, climate, housing and homelessness, child protection, and veteran affairs. We have a deep understanding of critical social issues, authoring public reports including the Costs, benefits and frameworks review for NDIS.

Our expertise and experience
We offer actuarial advice, statistical modelling, financial modelling, forecasting, costing, risk management, strategic advice, feasibility studies, program evaluation, performance rating, pricing, data analytics and fraud analysis.

One area of expertise is using complex linked data to understand long-term pathways and the impact of early intervention, such as our lifecourse microsimulation work for NSW, building the Forecasting Future Outcomes Model.

The trust we earn
We help our clients make evidence-based decisions to:

• Solve complex public policy issues
• Identify, measure and manage risk
• Evaluate policy impact
• Understand people’s service needs
• Influence sound funding choices.

Why us
Taylor Fry’s reputation for innovative technical approaches, a collaborative style, embedding knowledge transfer and ethical corporate oversight lead to improved outcomes and tangible client benefits.

Flagstaff Partners is Australia’s pre-eminent independent corporate finance advisory firm, providing high quality corporate finance and strategic advice across a range of disciplines including mergers & acquisitions, divestments & demergers, capital structure & dividend policy, equity capital markets & debt advisory, complex & special situations and Government privatisations.

At PeakXD, we are dedicated to designing customer-centric experiences and services that truly engage users. Based in Brisbane, Australia, we specialise in service design, customer research and insights, CX design, and UX testing services. Our collaborative, user-centred design approach spans multiple channels, interfaces and technologies, providing clarity and cohesive customer experiences.

We have passion, integrity, and commitment to quality. By deeply understanding your customers, we create engaging and effective customer experiences. Our services include:

• Service design to streamline and enhance service delivery
• Customer and user research to uncover insights and drive informed decisions
• UX and CX design to craft intuitive and delightful experiences
• Usability testing to get feedback from users, identify usability issues and co-design viable solutions
• In-house and corporate UX training to build your team's capability in customer research, service design or UX.

Having trained over 52 large corporate and government agencies in Australia, we deliver flexible training when it suits your team and projects, aligned to the Australian DTA Digital Service Standard.

With a proven track record of successful projects across various industries, PeakXD is well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of government departments and agencies.

CEPA is a global, economic and financial policy consulting business.  Our strength is advising about matters where economics and public policy overlap.
We operate through our offices in Australia and the UK. Our consultants support clients’ complex decision-making by providing robust analysis, which is commercially and politically astute, innovative and frequently relied upon by governments, regulators and the public sector, multinational organisations and private companies of all sizes.

We have worked on more than 1,200 projects to date, with extensive expertise in our core sectors of energy (electricity and natural gas), water, transport (road, rail, airports, airlines), infrastructure, global health, communications, media and payment systems.

We provide a wide range of micro-economic services, including economic regulation of infrastructure and utilities, economic and financial modelling, estimations of the cost of capital, market design, competition economics, infrastructure access regimes and disputes, expert witness work, due diligence, undertaking case studies, behavioural economics, cost appraisals, program and project evaluations, impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis, benchmarking, transaction advisory services and merger analysis.

David Madden is a highly experienced leader and investigator with almost two decades in investigation, corporate analysis, management, and leadership reviews, following a 29-year career in policing, culminating as Deputy Commissioner of Operations for NSW Police. Currently operating under DBM Independent Consultants, he specialises in high-level workplace investigations, risk analysis, workplace trouble shooting and cultural/operational review, policy reviews, executive mediation, and leadership coaching. Madden's career highlights include directing statewide policing operations, developing accountability mechanisms, and managing emergency responses, including counter-terrorism efforts. He has a strong background in ethical governance, having conducted investigations into workplace misconduct, fraud, historical sexual assault, institutional abuse and corruption for various government and non-government agencies. Madden holds a Master of Letters in Sociology and a Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Justice and Psychology. His certifications include a Cert IV in Government Security. He has been recognised with several awards, such as the Australian Police Medal for Ethical Service and the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Affairs Award. Madden is committed to ethical standards, accountability and strategic management, making him a valuable asset to any organisation seeking high-level investigative and governance expertise.

Neoteric Consulting is a boutique SME that brings together professionals with extensive knowledge and experience delivering public sector financial strategy, management and transformation services.

Our capabilities and areas of expertise include:

• Transformation and reform: focusing on corporate strategy development, business process optimisation and performance measurement.
• Financial sustainability: covering strategy and options, financial sustainability review, internal and external budget management, financial policy and framework development.
• Costing and financial analysis: including costing and pricing services, financial model development, cost assurance, benchmarking and dashboard creation.
• Financial systems support: spanning ERP implementation and enhancement, ongoing support and maintenance, continuous improvement framework design, data security and compliance management.
• Financial management advisory: providing expertise in management accounting and business partnering, finance process improvement and capability uplift, capital budgeting strategic asset management planning, financial reporting and technical accounting advice.
• Supply chain and procurement: including Procure-to-Pay (P2P) strategy and operating model design, procurement and contract administration, value for money (VFM) assessment, supply chain optimisation and strategic sourcing.

Bringing together Neoteric thinking, contemporary applications and in-depth analysis we strive to deliver innovative and fit for purpose solutions, providing our clients with value and ensuring they always remain ahead of ever-changing demands. 
 

Natural Capital Economics was formed to bring leading economists, policy, and strategy experts to the market to provide evidence-based advice. Our business is focused on helping our clients understand and resolve complex challenges, especially those relating to the sustainability and resilience of natural capital and built environments in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. 

The scope of our services is broad, and includes water resources and infrastructure, nature repair, agriculture and other primary industries, urban liveability, and other areas relating to land, environmental and natural resource management. 

The breadth of our service offerings has now grown to include policy and strategy in climate change risk, adaptation and mitigation. 

The nature of our work means we invariably work in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. In this regard we routinely draw on expertise from our sister companies within the Alluvium group of companies, as well as independent expertise, in disciplines such as engineering, social sciences, markets, ecology and data science. 

Fiftyfive5 evolved out of a desire to see investment in research deliver insights that drive social impact for clients and community. We leverage proven processes and expertise to inspire action, create value and enhance society through 3 key service offerings:

• Citizen centred design: Policy, program, service and experience design
• Behaviour change: Communications development; behavioural science
• Performance measurement: Brand/communications tracking; customer experience; program evaluation

Fiftyfive5 has grown to become Australia’s largest and most awarded market and social research consultancy with the industry's most highly skilled talent. We’ve done this by:

• Defining the real question: Attaining total clarity on the problem that needs to be solved. Being clearer still on why we’re solving it.
• Leveraging multi-source data: Utilising qualitative, quantitative, cultural insights, secondary or administrative data depending on client need.
• A deep understanding of people: Identifying the why behind the what, the human behind the data and the levers that can cut through and inspire change.
• To create paths that land inside organisations: So our clients can see the 'so what’, feel the potential, and are inspired to own the way forward.

Awarded ‘Research Agency of the Year’ by B&T 2021-2023 and ‘Research Organisation of the Year’ by The Research Society 2020-2022.

ICA Partners (ICA) is one of Australia’s leading boutique advisory firms specialising in the natural resources, infrastructure, power and renewables sectors. We have a significant track record of providing independent, expert advice and execution services across these industry sectors, to a range of ASX100 companies, governments, funds and developers.

Since its establishment in 2012, ICA (formerly known as Ironstone Capital Advisory; same A.B.N.) has advised on a broad range of transactions and strategic engagements including acquisitions, divestments, greenfield project developments, project financings, capital raisings, PPPs (both brownfield and greenfield), insolvencies and restructurings.

ICA’s principals and senior personnel have formerly held sector leadership roles at major global investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, UBS, Macquarie, JP Morgan, ABN AMRO and RBS. Collectively, ICA’s senior leadership team (Principals and Executive Directors) have over 150 years’ of experience across the Infrastructure, Transport, Utilities, Energy and Resources sectors.

Our team of over 36 investment and advisory professionals represents one of the largest infrastructure, energy and resources sector teams in the Australian market, which provides extensive support and expertise to deliver premium outcomes for our clients. 

L.E.K. is a global management consulting firm employing around 1,600 professionals across 21 Offices on 5 continents.  Our 200 Partners across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific complete more than 1,000 projects annually for Government bodies, state-owned enterprises, corporations, and investors across a variety of industries and sectors; our consulting staff offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of experience across market analysis, strategy, policy, organisational excellence, major capital projects and management of operational best practice.

We have worked closely with Governments across Australia and New Zealand over the past 30 years on energy, passenger and freight transport, aviation, tourism, healthcare, R&D, agriculture, and major infrastructure projects advising on topics of market evolution, strategic and policy advice and analysis, current and future-state definition and analysis, roadmap development, and organisational and operational best practice.
We bring the ability to leverage our global partnership who represent a network of diverse expertise across our 21 offices. Our global partnership represents a wealth of experience across strategy, policy, operational advice, and data and analytics in a variety of markets; our expertise lies in tackling complex, high-value, transformative reforms bringing independence, fresh insight, and analytical rigour to deliver high-impact outcomes within rapid timeframes for our clients.
 

ChatHouse is a boutique qualitative and social research agency, providing insightful, quality research. Our team has had decades of experience conducting high-quality research for both government and commercial clients.

Regardless of the research technique applied, our goal remains the same, to get below the surface of our subject and beyond the purely rational, thereby enabling us to deliver tactical, strategic and above all, actionable insights.

What makes us unique?

Senior-only research agency: Good research comes from experienced, intelligent and insightful researchers. ChatHouse clients know they will only have senior researchers on their jobs from start to finish.

Qualitative specialists: We are purists so you will never have a ‘quantie’ running groups or a ‘qualie’ analysing data. Rather we have a strong partnership with a leading Quantitative agency that allows us to offer integrated qual – quant studies.

Need-based research offering: Our approach is entirely brief-led, resulting in personalised services that focus on the individual needs of each client.

Areas of expertise

• Exploratory 
• Attitudinal and Behaviour Change 
• Product and Brand development 
• Communications

We have board experience working with government clients, including ATO, ASIC, Health, Employment and Workplace Relations, Defence, Education, Office of Responsible Gambling, and the Cancer Institute, among others.

Agilient, an Australian-owned and operated SME, excels in solving complex risk challenges in today's multifaceted business environment.

Agilient specialises in risk management, security, cyber security and resilience (emergency, crisis, business continuity management and disaster recovery planning).

The Agilient team has developed advanced risk, security and resilience methodologies for government and industry sectors for many years. Our team members founded and chaired the National Centre for Security Standards (NCSS) and have overseen the development of Australian and international standards associated with risk, security and resilience. Many of these standards now underlie government policy and best practices.

Agilient has successfully delivered services to numerous government agencies, including ABS, AEC, Comcare, the Department of Finance, Future Fund, the Office for the Information Commissioner, the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency, the Department of Defence, the Australian Taxation Office, various hospitals and health services, universities and local councils.

Agilient has provided services for critical infrastructure entities like AEMO, AGL, Jemena, ARPANSA, Commonwealth Bank, Viva Energy, Quantem, Sydney Opera House, water utilities, and Australia's major international airports. Our high-profile private sector clients include IAG, Boral, Schneider, Equinix, Global Switch, Mirvac, Aurecon, Ramsey Health, Tyree, Hutchinson Builders, Built, Port of Geelong, and Hutchinson Ports.

Marsh Advisory is the risk consulting and analytics division of Marsh McLennan, one of the world’s largest firms specialising in risk, strategy, and human capital. In Australia, Marsh Advisory boasts over 200 experts in fields including Enterprise Risk Management, Business Resilience, Workplace Health and Safety, Natural Catastrophe, Climate Change, Property Risk Management, Asset Valuation, Actuarial Analysis, Risk Financing, and Cyber Security.

Annually, Marsh McLennan successfully executes over 500 consulting projects in the Australian public sector, renowned for our independence, government expertise, and tailored, practical solutions.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 10,700 people in 48 countries. We specialise in major programs, program management, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions. This includes optimising operating models for enterprise level portfolios and driving the strategy and setup of portfolios, programs, and projects for successful delivery.

In the Australian market, we are known for our expertise in cost management, project, program, and portfolio management, as well as project controls. Our integrated approach supports clients at every stage of an asset's lifecycle, from initial strategy to set-up, delivery, and operations. With offices in ten locations nationwide, we offer local insight and experience complemented by global data, tools, and best practice learning. Our subject experts provide specialist knowledge to support clients aiming for decarbonization and net-zero solutions.

We have a track record of driving project and program performance, including involvement in high-profile infrastructure projects such as the expansion of the Sydney Metro. In the real estate sector, we contribute to the delivery of Queensland Health's hospital expansion program, and we are supporting the Santos Clean Energy Program, which forms part of a new wave of green projects.

Alinea International (Alinea) is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies and communities to create lasting change. Over 37 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects worldwide. www.alineainternational.com.

Alinea International (Asia and the Pacific) is part of the global Alinea International group, headquartered in Canada. This rapidly growing international development consulting firm provides quality technical, strategic, and operational expertise to programs and organisations across the Asia-Pacific region. We specialise in program design, monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL), and gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) across a range of sectors that deliver results and equitable outcomes to communities.

We are committed to supporting economic, social, and political development that leads to positive, inclusive and sustainable impacts. We provide a range of technical, advisory, facilitation, and managerial services tailored to the needs of our clients. We work with the Australian Government and other international donors, civil society, non-governmental organisations, and private sector groups. As a certified B Corporation, Alinea is proud to be an ethical business that upholds the highest standards of environmental and social performance and accountability throughout our work.

DXP Consulting is a research, policy and strategy consultancy specialising in providing clients with the insight and advice necessary to make better decisions.

Our mission is to inform and influence the design and reform of exceptional policies and strategies. Our motivation and passion is to make a difference.

We do this through the application of evidence-informed quality analysis, sound judgement and working tactically to positively influence outcomes. We work effectively at all points of the cycle from ideation through to evaluation.

While we are generalists, able to turn our heads and energies to a diverse range of issues, we have developed deep and specialist expertise in a range of areas. Education and skilled migration policies, and the labour market conditions and challenges of the professions, are key areas of specialisation. Other foci include gender equity, Indigenous opportunity and business strategy.

We value rigor, practicality and integrity. We are rigorous in the application of relevant data and insights to issues and opportunities. Our advice on how to design or reform policy and strategy is practical. Integrity is the foundation of all our relationships and actions.

Hazelbrook Legal is a boutique strategic legal advisory firm, specialising in complex corporate, financial services, funds and regulatory law including privacy, data and IP. With offices in Sydney and Canberra, Hazelbrook is renowned for providing its clients with incisive and strategic advice.

Our experience advising and working alongside clients across the public and private sectors allows us to deliver best-of-breed approaches for the Commonwealth. Together our multidisciplinary team provides tactical advice and support to unpick complex, large-scale matters. Specifically, we are experts in the field of privacy advising clients across public and private industry on the application of the Privacy Act and its regulations. We couple the reason of law with commercial nous to design targeted recommendations for each client.

Hazelbrook Legal has become a nationally recognised and award-winning provider of legal services and advice. Hazelbrook are a truly relationship-based firm and have developed long term engagements with a range of significant Australian and multi-national corporates and entities over a number of years. We pride ourselves on our commerciality, including our ability to respond quickly and flexibly to client needs, as well as our first-class product delivery and service.

Ontoit is a consultancy offering project and program management, commercial advisory and transaction management services to government and private sector clients on infrastructure projects across Australia. 

An award winning consultancy, with an experienced team, we advise and support all levels of government, statutory bodies, private infrastructure developers and asset operators across the entire asset and project lifecycle. The services we provide span across all stages of the project development process from strategy, project evaluation and prioritisation, concept development, procurement/transaction management, through to project delivery and asset operation.

Through our industry knowledge and extensive market footprint we provide services to all sectors, including sport, health, precincts, justice, arts, education, transport, water, energy, and environment.

Central to our approach is our focus on optimising the benefits achieved through your investment in projects. Through our experienced team we draw together project sponsors, regulators, and industry partners to unlock the full potential of your team and project, leaving a legacy that future generations will admire and value.

It is our aim to ensure that you realise the full potential of projects that shape the future.

Terra Schwartz specialises in delivering tailored solutions for Commonwealth entities in key areas such as government procurement, probity, contract management, project management, and tender evaluation. Our services are designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance across all procurement activities.

In government procurement, we provide comprehensive support throughout the procurement lifecycle, from needs assessment to contract award. Our expertise ensures that procurement processes are efficient, competitive, and compliant with all relevant regulations.

Our probity services focus on maintaining integrity and fairness in procurement activities. We conduct thorough probity audits and provide advisory services to safeguard against conflicts of interest and ensure transparent decision-making.

In contract management, we offer robust frameworks to manage contracts effectively, ensuring that deliverables are met on time and within budget. Our services include contract administration, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution.

We excel in project management, providing end-to-end management of projects to ensure successful delivery. Our experienced team uses best practice methodologies to manage scope, time, cost, and quality.

For tender evaluation, Terra Schwartz provides expert evaluation services to ensure the best value for money. We design and implement evaluation frameworks that are fair, transparent, and objective.

Frontier Economics specialises in applying microeconomics to real life problems.

We ensure that our work is accessible to our clients and the advice we provide is practical and suited to the conditions in which our clients operate. 
We specialise applying our economics to a number of sectors:

• energy, including electricity, gas and renewables
• environment, including scheme design, project assessments
• transport including rail, road, sea, air, including airports, ports, and public and private transport, ride sharing and autonomous mobility services
• urban and rural water
• urban economics and congestion management
• telecommunications, media and social platforms
• education 
• pharmaceuticals industry
• music and entertainment 
• government economic policy, including for local, State and Federal

We apply a wide range of economics to these sectors including:

• economics of regulation
• cost-benefit analysis (project/scheme assessments)
• market design and industry reform to improve economic performance, including implementation of changes
• transaction support to buyers and sellers
• litigation support, as expert witnesses and general economics advice to lawyers and industry 
• transfer pricing 
• development of advanced quantitative model for industry analysis, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and transactions

At EY, our purpose is to build a better working world through creating long-term value for clients, people and communities. Through four integrated service lines – Assurance, Consulting, Transactions, and Tax – and deep sector knowledge, we help clients capitalize on opportunities and manage risk to deliver responsible growth. Leveraging our worldwide network, EY’s team brings global innovation, international best practice and real-world pragmatism. We work continuously to improve the quality of our services, harnessing emerging digital technologies to help clients stay ahead of the curve.

EY contributes to strengthening our nation’s economy, employing 9,800 Australians across all capital cities and in multiple regional centres. We support local businesses, investing, working and sharing knowledge with small and medium enterprises across diverse industries. EY is committed to meeting targets to increase spend with Indigenous-owned businesses, and also actively engages with suppliers that employ people with a disability. We are honoured to provide pro bono professional services for Australian charities, social enterprises and community organisations. EY Ripples, our global corporate responsibility program, embodies our quest to lead EY people and networks in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals – we are on track to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2030.

Ninti One is a First Nations-owned management advisory company, registered with Supply Nation that has been operating since 2003. We are one of Australia’s biggest First Nations consulting companies, having managed over 300 projects on behalf of the Commonwealth Government, to a value of $300M. 

Our vision is to build opportunities with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through research, innovation and engagement. Our services include:

Management Advisory - With deep understanding of First Nations social development in urban, rural and remote locations, we provide tailored advisory services to clients in Australia and internationally.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement - With direct links to community networks, we provide facilitation services to deliver services in complex settings.

Participatory Evaluation - We work with clients to develop culturally appropriate evaluation approaches and tools, applying a cultural lens to the interpretation of results.

Research and Data Collection - We undertake ethical research and data collection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Training - We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers on-site work-based training in remote and regional communities across Australia.

Partner with us to drive impactful change and enhance service delivery for First Nations communities.

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Solving your governance and leadership challenges.

VUCA Trusted Advisors is a bespoke advisory team, with deep expertise in governance. We have strong experience working with government agencies, providing tailored and cost-effective advice. We understand the pressures and challenges to assist Boards and Executives to navigate these to achieve continuous improvement and success.

We help our clients solve problems, improve governance and create confidence. VUCA Directors and Associates are a group of experienced thought leaders who share our passion to build and optimise individual and organisational excellence, to help our clients succeed.

GOVERNANCE | STRATEGY | SEARCH | LEADERSHIP

VUCA Expertise

• Board Governance Review
• CEO Performance Review
• Board Governance Framework
• Board Skills Analysis
• Workshop Facilitation
• Executive Search
• First Nations governance and strategy

In the spirit of reconciliation, VUCA Trusted Advisors acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Farrierswier is trusted by leading businesses, governments, and institutions to deliver robust, objective advice and enduring solutions in the utility and infrastructure sectors. We specialise in solving challenging problems and developing practical solutions, often within very tight timeframes.

We offer a comprehensive range of services across various sectors, including regulatory reform and policy, strategic regulatory support, offering expert advice on economic regulation, project governance and management, and stakeholder engagement strategies. Our policy development expertise spans energy and utility sectors, providing guidance on policy implementation and advocacy. We specialise in modelling complex quantitative tools for regulatory and economic analysis, ensuring accuracy and best practices.

Additionally, Farrierswier helps develop risk mitigation strategies for regulatory, strategic and policy initiatives. We excel in regulated rate of return strategies, customer engagement programs, project governance, and large group facilitation. Our services also extend to advice on instrument drafting and we provide independent input to strategic planning activities for government policy, regulatory bodies and commercial organisations.

We often work alongside our clients’ staff to provide targeted mentoring and up-skilling in relation to sector policy and regulation.

Farrierswier integrates deep sector knowledge with practical solutions to address diverse regulatory and policy challenges effectively.

At Commonwealth Bank, we support the funding needs of Australia’s most iconic organisations and influential initiatives, placing us at the forefront of themes that impact governments, businesses and households. In alignment with the government’s ambitions, we’re focused on delivering solutions and tools that build Australia’s future economy, through lending, bonds, trade finance and alternative solutions, such as structured asset finance, carbon offerings, sustainability frameworks and client risk management.

Our technical financial capabilities span an array of debt structures, both unsecured and with varying levels of security across a range of asset classes and industries, including renewable energy, low carbon transportation, logistics, aviation, manufacturing, healthcare and technology equipment. This is augmented by proven execution experience that leverages our considerable balance sheet, liquidity and global connectivity to deliver complete solutions for government, that are flexible, and aligned to shared values on sustainable transition and economic growth.

Our Financial and Economic Analysis capabilities include CommBank iQ, a joint venture between Commonwealth Bank and Quantium, combining Australia's largest pool of transaction data and one of the nation's leading data science capabilities. CommBank iQ helps governments unlock maximum value using data insights to make more timely, data-based decisions to support policy making, implementation and measurement. 

Linesight provides professional consultancy services, management support and strategic advice to the global construction industry. From initial concept to project completion, we have been helping clients to build their businesses since 1974.

We have developed long-lasting relationships with some of the biggest companies in the world and have earned a reputation as a world leader in our field, and are continually evolving our offer to best meet our clients' needs. We have deep domain knowledge and experience spanning a multitude of sectors including Commercial, Data Centers, Life Sciences, Healthcare, High-Tech Industrial, Hospitality, Education, Residential, Retail, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Oil & Gas. With staff located across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the USA, our reach is truly global. 

Our permanent and long-established presence in these areas allows us to develop strategic partnerships, access local resources, formulate the most up-to-date market insights, and gain deep knowledge of each territory. Visit our Insights section, which provides global and regional analysis for the construction industry: http://www.linesight.com/insights

Linesight Australia

With offices in Sydney and Melbourne we work on projects throughout Australia.

Specialties

Cost Management, Project Management, Consultancy Services, Procurement, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Controls, and Planning and Scheduling.

Our consultancy delivers meaningful change. With over 25 years of experience delivering outcomes for Commonwealth, state and local governments,  Communication Link is here to support you in achieving remarkable outcomes.

At Communication Link, we appreciate the power of effective communication and stakeholder engagement. We will work closely with you to create positive change, both internally and externally, and help you navigate complex matters.

Our team of experienced consultants is dedicated to delivering meaningful outcomes working at a strategic and on-the-ground level.  With strong logistical management and problem-solving skills, we will ensure that your project runs smoothly from start to finish.  Our focus on data-driven solutions and effective reporting will provide you with the insights you need to make informed decisions.

What truly sets us apart is our dedication to customer service. We build strong relationships, share learnings to build agency capability and tailor our approach to your needs. Our team is not only qualified and experienced but also creative, friendly, and professional.  

Whether you need assistance with community engagement, strategic communication, change management or leadership training, Communication Link has the expertise and resources to support you. Contact us today and discover how we can help you achieve your goals.

Integrity Advisory is a boutique advisory service established in 2012. We specialise in assisting Commonwealth entities with the integrity of their operations.  We can provide:

• Fraud and Corruption Risk Assessments
• Fraud and Corruption Control Plans
• Integrity Frameworks, including comprehensive governance, policies and procedures.

35 South Advisors is a Canberra-based advisory firm delivering high-impact, government-focused solutions across:

• Finance, costing and economic modelling and evaluation
• Workforce design, transformation and analytics
• Data analytics, modelling and visualisation to derive powerful insights
• Procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation and tender evaluation
• Project and Program delivery and support
• Risk, Fraud and Governance.

Our team of 30+ experts, including former Big 4 partners and senior Government specialists, brings deep technical and operational expertise with a relentless commitment to mission success.

Our team prioritise hands-on engagement, ensuring measurable outcomes that drive real value. Our core capabilities are focused on supporting Government’s most pressing challenges with transformative, lasting impact.

35 South Advisors is proudly sovereign, with a clearance-ready team capable of supporting government operations, priorities and challenges. Our collaborative, agile approach cuts through bureaucracy, offering exceptional cost-effectiveness by focusing on fewer, high-impact projects we execute exceptionally well. Since our founding in 2021, we’ve completed successful projects across more than 30 government organisations.

Our client-centric focus and dedication to transparency, compliance, and public service values make us a trusted partner in achieving critical outcomes. At 35 South Advisors, we’re uniquely positioned to deliver powerful, data-driven solutions for government priorities that benefit all Australians.

MinterEllison Consulting (MEC) is the leading Australian SME consulting practice of its kind, distinguished by its deep Government expertise, contemporary market insights, and commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients.

Backed by Australia’s largest law firm, MEC was established in 2017 through the acquisition of ITNewcom, a highly respected technology advisory firm. Since then, MEC has complemented ITNewcom's proven experience in procurement, negotiation and technology optimisation, with specialist capabilities across privacy, cybersecurity, ESG, education, regulatory, strategy, human capital, finance and risk. Through our integrated service offerings, we have advised clients on over $70B in projects, as well as   some of their most complex problems.

Underpinning this capability is one of the most sophisticated market research, benchmarking and analytics capabilities dedicated to Australia. This provides our clients with unparalleled visibility into industry trends, pricing insights, supplier capabilities, skills, risk and commercial models.

With a law-firm history dating back to 1827, we take independence seriously and are ready to be held to the highest levels of probity and integrity. We are authentic and innovative in our advice, leveraging deep expertise coupled with contemporary digital tools and a strong commitment to uplifting the capability of our staff and our clients.

Sententia Consulting values big thinkers who solve unique problems. We are a Small and Medium Enterprise that brings active engagement from our most senior people on every project. Our strategic focus on government and not-for-profit markets means we have deep experience and knowledge in our clients’ operations and environment. We engage directly and honestly with our clients and use intellect and experience in developing solutions.  We bring a network of nationally recognised professionals to extend our capability and expertise to deliver on the broad range of challenges our clients face. We respect our clients as skilled, knowledgeable and motivated professionals and support the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct. At Sententia Consulting we have a strong focus on risk to inform executive decision-making and manage or avoid negative outcomes. We work closely with clients to develop strategies, governance and organisational maturity in risk management, conduct risk-focussed assurance, audit and reviews, and effectively manage risks associated with change or other sector-specific risks. Our clients do not come to Sententia Consulting to work with generalists.  Every team member has a commitment to be a specialist and build their capabilities in one or more of our services.  

Charles Kendall Australia (CKA) is an Australian owned specialist procurement and probity advisory firm (Small to Medium Enterprise) with a dynamic team of procurement, contract management and probity specialists that have extensive experience across both public and private sectors in Australia and internationally.

Since our commencement in 2006, we have delivered a total of over 600 engagements, including services to all levels of government across Australia. Our key areas of Service include:

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Advice: we have delivered approximately 100 procurement strategy engagements.
• Technical Procurement Services (Procurement Management / Delivery): we have delivered approximately 200 procurement delivery engagements.
• Category and Contract Management: we have delivered over 30 category management and contract management engagements .
• Procurement Reviews and Process / Procedure Development: We have delivered approximately 30 engagements relating to procurement reviews and process / procedure development.
• Probity Advice and Audit Services: We have delivered over 250 probity advisory / audit engagements across the full range of categories and procurement methodologies.

Aerosafe Risk Management is an Australian owned SME specialising in the development and delivery of governance, risk management and assurance services and training. With the company’s heritage founded in the aviation industry, Aerosafe has a proven track record in adapting this approach to all sectors at the national, enterprise, program and operational levels. Over the past 25 years Aerosafe has diversified its expertise to serve over 560 clients in 17 countries, representing the leading edge of risk management consulting. 

Our scope of services includes the development and enhancement of risk management frameworks, implementation of risk programs and the design, review or update of risk systems, provision of support to Risk and Audit Committees, conduct of Senior Leadership risk engagements, undertaking independent risk reviews and facilitating risk management workshops.  We also deliver risk training at all levels, including post-graduate qualifications (Graduate Certificate in Risk Management).

Aerosafe has unique, internationally recognised, cutting-edge risk profiling methodology applicable at the national, industry, sector, capability and program levels, bringing a highly capable and outcomes-focused team of credentialed risk professionals to our consulting projects. Aerosafe is certified under ISO 9001:2015 to provide services, support and tailored products in the fields of governance, risk management and assurance.

Established in 2009 Lonergan is a full-service strategic market research agency. We deliver large and small-scale projects, and have in-house capabilities for online surveys, face to face, CATI and mail out. We have a full suite of qualitative services including focus groups, in-depth interviews and senior executive and stakeholder interviews. We have an in-house data science team, and run our own qualitative recruitment services We have specialist expertise amongst vulnerable groups, including First Nations, people living with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA, people with a lived experience of trauma, younger people and remote Australians. 

We deliver strategic consultancy through combining proven data collection with innovative thinking and leading-edge techniques. We offer great value for money to the government, providing a discount for services and lower fees for large value projects. 

The quality of Lonergan’s work can be confirmed by our longstanding relationships and repeat projects across social housing, privacy, transport, disability, finance, aged care, legal aid, arts and culture, and many others. 

We are ISO20252 (market research) and ISO 27001 (cyber security) accredited, supported by rigorous quality and project management tools. Our senior researchers work on every project, and are members of The Research Society. 

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is a leading provider of advisory, cost and project management services across the entire infrastructure spectrum.

Founded in 1994, RPI merged with Ranbury Management Group in 2023 to form a team of 350+ professionals, providing clients with integrated solutions across social, commercial, transport, utilities and energy infrastructure.  

Our highly experienced advisors and project managers have extensive industry knowledge and diverse backgrounds in architecture, design, engineering, quantity surveying, health planning and construction management, ensuring we have end-to-end expertise across all aspects of the project life cycle.

For 30 years, RPI has worked with many of Australia’s most influential brands and institutions from the government, private and not-for-profit sectors delivering city shaping and nation-building infrastructure.

Our service is driven by a collaborative approach based on strong partnerships. We are known for working closely with our clients and stakeholders to deliver high-profile, complex projects in the community.

With our focus on quality, we are dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes for our clients; converting visions to reality in the delivery of innovative and sustainable projects that offer functional, technical, commercial and aesthetic excellence. 
 

Aurecon is a leading design, engineering and advisory company headquartered in Australia. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.

Each day, just as we have for decades, we work with our clients, including Australia’s largest companies and all levels of Government, to imagine and co-create a better future for people and the planet.

We are a 7000+ team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering, and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists, and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

We are a staff-owned company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university with a national presence. With seven campuses across the country, we offer access to specialist researchers in more jurisdictions than any other university. We deliver high-quality, impactful research in areas such as:

• Education and teacher workforce studies
• Nursing and public health
• Psychology and cognitive sciences
• Allied health and the care economy
• Human metabolic functioning and disease
• Nutrition and dietetics
• Healthy ageing
• Human movement and sports science
• Digital healthcare
• Veteran wellbeing
• Business, management and IT
• Political science
• Sociology
• Law and human rights

ACU’s expertise is strengthened by strategic investments in research infrastructure. Examples include opening the only Human Metabolic Chamber in the southern hemisphere, and our cutting-edge facilities at the Blacktown Exercise Sports Technology Hub (BEST) at Sydney’s International Sports Park.

ACU excels in interdisciplinary research, bringing together diverse teams to tackle complex challenges. Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally, our research is recognized as world-leading by independent assessors (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024; Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023), particularly in our priority areas. ACU can support government objectives by providing targeted, objective, rigorous, evidence-backed research to ensure programs are effective and policy goals achieved.

We are project management and advisory specialists that provide an array of services, including:

• Project Management & Contract Administration
• Business Case development and Economic Analysis
• Procurement and Transaction Management
• Decarbonisation and Climate Advisory
• Sustainability Strategy, Reporting and Disclosures
• Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
• PMO and Project Controls
• Value Engineering
• Lifecycle Costing
• Asset Management
• Programming and Scheduling
• Constructability Advice

We operate across a range of key sectors, including Infrastructure, Transport, Defence, Energy, Residential, Social Infrastructure, Commercial Property, Resources and Water.

We have a range of capabilities that enable us to work across the whole project life cycle, helping clients work through concept, project requirements and business case development, procurement, and into delivery, operations, and maintenance.

TSA Riley’s difference lies in our independence, global reach and unique depth and breadth of services. We combine this with the connected intelligence of a global team of over 1,000 experts. They bring deeply specialist sector knowledge and hands-on, lived experience to all our projects.

We look forward to partnering with you.

Since its inception in 2014, E3 Advisory has established itself as a leader in providing specialist advisory services throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.

E3 Advisory has been at the forefront of policy and strategy development on behalf of federal, state and international governments and government owned corporations. This includes a review of existing processes and policies for efficiency and effectiveness. We have extensive experience in establishing project and program management offices for special projects as well as assisting in establishing the governance structures for these vehicles.

E3 Advisory has developed business cases and investment proposals for major and mega infrastructure projects across Australia, and has considerable experience in undertaking business case assurance and reviews, identifying critical issues and risks.

We also provide strategic procurement services and delivery of major infrastructure projects, including strategic risk management advice.  We have extensive program and project design experience, including demonstrated expertise in managing the project delivery of some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects. E3 Advisory also provides services for post-implementation review and assurance.

Our client first approach and deep understanding of stakeholder needs ensures that we deliver tailored, effective solutions that drive meaningful outcomes and long-term success.

Limerick & Associates is a small management consultancy specialising in Indigenous governance, research and evaluation and community development. The Principal, Dr Michael Limerick, brings a rare blend of high-level public sector expertise in Indigenous policy, legislation and service delivery together with academic rigour in research and evaluation practice. Dr Limerick has 14 years’ experience in legislative, policy and management positions in the Queensland Government and 16 years’ experience as a consultant specialising in Indigenous governance development, research, program evaluation, and facilitation of cross-sector partnerships.

Limerick & Associates has particular strengths in project management and coordination of complex policy and program evaluations and initiatives, engagement with First Nations stakeholders, rigorous research and analysis and preparation of high quality reports. After three decades working in and with First Nations communities, Limerick & Associates has a strong network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants and field workers who can be engaged for particular projects. Limerick & Associates also partners with Aboriginal social enterprise, Myuma Pty Ltd, for evaluations and other community development projects.

At Lower Capital, we don't just understand the challenges facing governments today - we've lived them. Our team, with extensive experience across all levels of government, including the United Nations, brings unique insight into governing in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Our expertise spans climate and corporate governance, sustainable infrastructure, and strategy and risk advisory. We offer comprehensive services, including policy and program design, strategic planning, governance performance evaluation, risk framework design and review, climate risk mitigation, green infrastructure planning, materiality assessment, and sustainability metrics design and disclosure.

With decades of experience in high-risk, capital-intensive, and heavily regulated environments, we're uniquely positioned to help you achieve your policy goals, make better informed decisions, and create lasting impact.

Whether you're designing new strategies, enhancing your governance arrangements, or seeking greater impact in your policies and initiatives, we invite you to consider Lower Capital in your next Request for Quotation.

Grosvenor specialises in Procurement, Program Evaluation, Strategy and Governance, and Performance Improvement in the public sector. We are a multi-award winning, Australian owned, small to medium enterprise (SME).

Since 1996 we helped the Commonwealth across hundreds of projects in:

• Procurement and Contract Management: end-to-end procurement support, procurement team on demand, tender evaluation support, contract management, procurement maturity assessments and capability uplift
• Program evaluation: design of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, program evaluations, program design
• Strategy and Governance: corporate plans, performance monitoring, governance maturity assessment and improvement, integrity and assurance reviews, AI and data governance
• Performance improvement: process optimisation, service delivery improvement, organisational model review, capability framework, capability models, culture assessments
• Property advisory: operational reviews, benchmarking and better practice, outsourcing and portfolio strategy, accommodation plans and asset management.

We transfer our knowledge and avoid all conflicts of interest. We back our claims with our ISO9001 Quality certification, the fact that 60% of our clients are repeat clients and an industry leading Net Promoter Score of +60. We have local teams in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. We consistently hear that we don't just do great work but are also great to work with because we are experts without the attitude.

Procurement Co is a 100% Australian owned specialist consultancy providing probity, procurement, transaction management and contract management services to Government and private enterprise. We maintain offices in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne allowing us to service our clients across Australia. Since our incorporation in 2013 we have delivered services to a range of government agencies and private clients across a broad range of industries and sectors.

Our team of 40+ have extensive experience in probity and procurement across many industries and this experience demonstrates a keen understanding of both compliance and commercial delivery objectives for our clients.

Engaging with Procurement Co, offers several advantages: 

• Procurement Co is a specialist procurement / probity firm with no other service streams to ensure no potential conflicts in the effective delivery of services / advice.
• 100% Australian owned and operated;
• A Small to Medium Enterprise (SME);
• Gender diversity ratio of 51% female employees;
• A successful graduate program, offering employment to new entrants into Australia’s professional workforce;
• Supply chain focusing on engaging local SMEs for services such as accounting, ICT, marketing, legal services; and
• Provide social benefits via pro bono procurement and probity support to non-for-profit and community organisations.

Morris Forensic is an SME with a record of excellence in the provision of forensic accounting, investigations and valuation services.
We are known for helping clients understand complex accounting issues, achieving outstanding results, delivering strategic solutions and tailored outcomes, and building strong relationships.  Our team is skilled, innovative, responsive, impartial, collaborative, ethical and professional.
Our services:
•    Financial Investigations: reconstruction of business records, analysis of financial irregularities, financial records and systems, and application of accounting and auditing standards.
•    Payroll Compliance: quantification of underpayment of wages, compliance audits and scenario modelling for enterprise bargaining.
•    Quantification of Loss: assessments of loss from breach of contract, misrepresentation, professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, personal injury, business interruption, product liability, and wrongful suspension of employment.
•    Fraud: asset misappropriation and financial statement fraud, reconstruction and analysis of accounting records, funds tracing, proceeds of crime investigations, reporting for law enforcement and insurance recoveries.
•    Auditor and Director Negligence: provision of expert opinion evidence and consulting services in claims against accounting firms alleging negligent accounting advice and audits. 
•    Valuations: comprehensive valuations of business entities and business interests in the context of compulsory acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, business interruption, commercial disputes, financial statements, commercial transactions, and insurance recoveries.

Metrix is a leading market research and strategy company that combines marketing and behavioural science with multiple data points to help clients increase the effectiveness of their marketing and make decisions with certainty.

We offer an extensive breadth of qualitative and quantitative research services, including community and stakeholder consultation, customer experience measurement and customer journey mapping, behaviour change, data analytics and workshop facilitation. We are research-agnostic and provide a tailored solution to each brief we receive.

We have numerous in-house specialists and experts ranging from insight generators to data scientists and communications specialists. We also employ the latest technology such as a market-leading biometrics lab helping to uncover subconscious response to stimuli, AI powered platforms, and highly secure data systems. 

Our diverse skillset helps us go beyond the data and tell a bigger, more compelling story. We do this by assembling a purpose-built team that takes a multi-lens view to each unique strategic challenge. When combined with best practice effectiveness principles, this enables us to connect more dots and unearth strategic insights that otherwise remain unseen. 

Based in Perth, we have numerous strategic partnerships throughout Australia enabling us to respond to, and deliver against, the most challenging briefs nationwide.

CAST provides standards-driven and evidence-based People, Major Projects and Advanced Analytics outcomes, supported by leading AI/ML and planning tools.  We call this ‘Advanced Capability Analytics’.

‘Advanced Capability Analytics’ empower our clients to address their most complex operations and planning challenges independently.  It relies upon the responsible, secure and standardised application of Advanced Analytics approaches proven to work in context, and tailored to specific People, Asset, Program and Project needs.

We have award-winning expertise in the application of Advanced Analytics including AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Automation, Modelling & Simulation - in our core practical competency areas of Capability & Workforce Planning and Development, Investment Portfolio Analysis, Contract Performance Management, Risk Assurance Management, Logistics Management and Bid Analysis & Preparation.

CAST Intelligence uses Information Security (Infosec) Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessed tools, and is a member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).  We are committed to meeting the security and privacy needs of Australian Public Service, and the other highly regulated industries we serve.

CAST is proudly Australian owned and operated.

MBM is a national independent professional services firm respected by the property and construction industry as Australia’s most trusted and reliable quantity surveying and asset management consultancy. Our expertise ranges from the full suite of quantity surveying services, to building consultancy, tax depreciation, asset services, PPP advice, facilities management, and expert witness guidance. Our national team's knowledge extends to the valuation of construction work and facilities management services with detailed benchmarking that supports in-depth analyses across all stages of a project life cycle. As a long-term provider to both the public and private sector, the breadth of our experience is underpinned by a national cloud-based cost reporting data system, enabling real-time access to current and historical construction costs.

MBM provides industry-leading cost management expertise in valuing construction costs throughout the design and construction phases across developments of all scales, from minor works to billion-dollar projects. With diverse experience, our experts are embedded in the public, commercial, social infrastructure, education, health, industrial, and defence sectors. Our team is committed, flexible, and remains agile when responding to a programme’s needs. We pride ourselves on being a reliable partner to clients delivering projects that are shaping the future of Australia.

Founded in 2007, Grey Advantage is a 100% Australian-owned boutique advisory firm specializing in providing strategic business solutions to government and small agencies. As a Partner-only firm, we are uniquely positioned to deliver tailored, high-quality advisory services, led by senior consultants with decades of public sector experience at SES Level. Our expertise spans business strategy, program and project management, performance reviews, risk management, and organizational design.

We understand the specific challenges faced by Commonwealth agencies, including resource constraints, complex compliance requirements, and the need for agile, cost-effective solutions. With a deep understanding of the public sector environment, we help agencies optimise performance, streamline processes, and align operations with strategic goals.

Grey Advantage’s service offerings are designed to create value and deliver results, with a focus on sustainable improvements and stakeholder engagement. Our approach combines rigorous business process analysis with practical implementation strategies, ensuring measurable outcomes.

For agencies seeking a trusted SME partner to drive business improvements, enhance governance, or navigate complex transformations, Grey Advantage offers the experience, professionalism, and dedication needed to achieve your goals efficiently and effectively—providing the “grey advantage” of experience and insight that only a specialist advisor can bring.

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading global university, powered by its people, partnerships and communities. UOW’s vision is to inspire a better future through education, research and partnership.

UOW is globally recognised for delivering impactful research that drives positive change. UOW ranks 44th among the world’s universities for social and economic impact in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which are benchmarked against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

UOW’s world-class capabilities provide a deep base of research and commercialisation capacity that greatly magnifies the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow and compete.

Our researchers work with some of the world’s best research partners to solve the biggest questions facing society, striving towards a better quality of life for future generations. UOW’s research is purposeful, focusing on:

• Power, energy and infrastructure
• Healthy living
• Bio-medical sciences
• Future manufacturing 
• Social change and public policy

UOW is providing solutions that support emerging businesses and transform core industries to adopt advanced technologies and innovative systems. The research community has created an environment where entrepreneurship and innovation can thrive so research can be transferred into commercial products and services.