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Merit Solutions is a Brisbane-based consultancy with a highly qualified team who have worked at senior levels in the Australian and Queensland governments. We have been in operation since 1996 and specialise in providing ethical and professional consulting services for public sector clients.  While based in Brisbane, we can travel throughout Australia or deliver services virtually where appropriate.

Within the category of Organisational Planning and Development - Business Strategy and Improvement, our track record includes successful projects for Australian and Queensland Government clients.  These have involved functional reviews of organisational design, resourcing and workforce capability; development of options and recommendations in relation to organisation structures and related implementation plans; business process reviews and mapping which have streamlined delivery.  

Within the category of Human Resources – Workforce Strategy, we have completed successful projects for Australian and Queensland Government clients.  Examples include reviews of roles and structures including consideration of classification level and job design, development of job descriptions and recommendations regarding organisational structure, review and development of human resource policy, procedures and related resources.

We are client-centred, genuinely ethical and committed to a collaborative approach which delivers outcomes and is generous in sharing expertise to build internal capability. 

We design and deliver practical services that benefit real people in the real world.

Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading independent accounting and consulting firms. With an Australian workforce of 1,500 people and a global network of over 65,000 operating in 150 markets, our unique corporate structure is built on transparency, integrity and accountability.

As a full-service professional services firm, we help Public Sector organisations fulfill their commitment to delivering positive outcomes through Audit & Assurance, Financial Advisory, Tax and Consulting Services.

Specifically, within our Consulting division, we support clients in Strategy Implementation, Operating Model Design, Data & Digital, Program and Project Delivery, Change Management, Performance Improvement and Supply Chain Optimisation. We also provide services in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Uplift, Internal Audit, Regulatory & Payroll Compliance, Controls Assurance, Cyber Resilience, Financial Crime and Forensic Investigations.

We work with Public Sector entities at local, state and federal levels and regularly leverage our global team for insights into world's best practice. Our approach is focused on building client capability through knowledge transfer and the training and development of client teams.

Our brand promise of "Reach for Remarkable" is our aspiration and our values are based on Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence.

Axiom Associates is a specialist assurance and advisory firm delivering solutions for federal government clients that operate in complex environments, who are seeking high-quality independent support. We’re dynamic and nimble, and have been a consultancy of choice for Australian Government entities since 2006, advising on significant and diverse programs and initiatives.

Based in Canberra, Axiom brings:

• A strong and dedicated team: We invest the time to understand the nuances of our clients, their operating context and risk exposures – to provide insights and solutions that are viable and add value, not just additional process.
• Bespoke methodologies: Our services have been built off our deep experience in providing a wide range of services to government, tailored to the subject matter.
  Tailored and practical approaches: We deliver powerful, evidence-based outcomes that ‘raise the bar’ for professional services.
• Knowledge transfer: We partner with clients to provide insights on emerging trends, risks and issues – and offer broader capability development through the provision of training, integrated delivery and mentoring opportunities.

At Axiom, our mission is to provide our clients with superior assurance and advisory solutions, with a commitment to excellence, transparency and continuous growth.

We look forward to the opportunity of working with you.

Successful Projects provide Program Management Advisory services for all phases of projects.

We add value at;

• Application for Concept Approval, informing proposal implementation timelines and milestones
• Business Case options development, evaluation, shortlisting, informing schedule opportunities of alternate procurement methodologies, risks, assumptions, constraints
• Project Definition Phase providing in-depth schedule analysis of the agreed option
• Delivery Phase including activities and timelines for design, approvals, procurement and implementation/construction

During Delivery phase, services include;

• informing schedule impacts of scope change
• supporting delivery of design, procurement and approvals to agreed milestones
• input to Contract documentation for program form, processes for schedule approval and schedule update, reporting requirements
• tender evaluation, providing advice regarding schedule, methodology and resourcing
• tender award, review Contractor’s delivery program to preliminaries specifications, scope, quality, risk
• independent progress updating 
• Reporting - succinct and effective dashboards 
• delay analysis including support to claims assessment

Our services support effective planning and controls, allowing for informed decision making supporting good project governance.

TRAINING

Comprehensive training services for planning and scheduling

Our Point of Difference - we explain the application of planning principles within delivery of projects.

Successful Projects;

• 25 expert personnel
• servicing all states and territories of Australia
• office locations Perth and Canberra
• Established 2011

The Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) was established in 2014 to become one of Australia’s leading applied health economics research centres. Since its inception, MUCHE has delivered over 100 research projects, undertaken research for government and non government organisations valued at over $15 million, and contributed to research funded by academic grants valued at over $70 million.

MUCHE has a broad set of skills and experience in economic and program evaluation, policy analysis and data analytics. Our research represents a reliable reference point for decision makers. MUCHE team members regularly contribute to policy decisions, having sat on various national government committees. These include the National Suicide Prevention Office Expert Advisory Group, Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Interim Aged Care Working Group, the NDIS IEP Academic Advisory Panel and the Department of Health and Aged Care Expert Advisory Panel for the Review of General Practice Incentive Programs and the Review of Primary Care After Hours Programs.

MUCHE has developed a strong reputation for answering complex health economics research questions using a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach. MUCHE is affiliated with several other academic research centres, within and beyond Macquarie University, and collaborates on international health economics projects with world leading research groups around the world.

The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES) is recognised as the leading international centre of excellence for research, training, education, and professional development in the field of customs, excise, trade facilitation and border management. CCES hosts the secretariat for the International Network of Customs Universities and publishes the World Customs Journal, which is dedicated to international customs matters and is fully endorsed and co-badged by the World Customs Organisation.

The Centre plays a leading role in promoting the World Bank trade facilitation agenda, the Australian Government Regional Trade for Development initiatives and supporting the Oceania Customs Organisation develop customs capacity across the pacific.

Welcome to Painted Dog Research, where our name symbolizes our distinctive approach. As a leading market and social research agency in Australia for over 17 years, we specialise in tackling complex commercial and social challenges through advanced analytics, primary research, neuroscience, and data science.

We are renowned for delivering actionable insights that empower strategic decision-making. Our full-service agency excels in:

• Brand health and positioning
• Market sizing and segmentation
• Campaign development and evaluation
• Customer experience
• Product optimisation
• Stakeholder engagement

Inspired by the African Painted Dog, we embody strategic thinking, adaptability, and collaboration. Our dynamic team integrates qualitative and quantitative research to simplify complexity and optimise performance. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and maintaining a relentless pursuit of excellence, Painted Dog Research ensures transformative insights.

With offices in Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, and Adelaide, and global connections, no project is too small or too large for us. Our diverse team of consultants, data scientists, and business analysts is dedicated to meeting your research needs with precision and innovation.

Aldermane is an award-winning legal and strategic advisory firm based in Canberra and Sydney. Our clients engage us because we are approachable, pragmatic, and commercially-minded lawyers and advisors who provide practical, future-focused, and actionable advice.

Our specialist team of lawyers, advisors, and contract specialists have decades of experience servicing Government clients across all areas of procurement, tendering, negotiations, and contract administration. We work side-by-side with our clients to provide advice which is aimed at balancing their commercial requirements with their regulatory or organisational constraints, without getting in the way.

We are a true boutique that takes a ‘client-first’ approach. Our managing partners are ex-top-tier lawyers that have a mission to provide greater value to our Government clients, and to our people, when compared with traditional firms. Our approach to maximising value is simple: reduce unnecessary fees and overheads within our organisation, and pass those cost savings on to our clients; without compromising on quality.

Aldermane specialises in intellectual property advice, strategic procurement and contracting strategies, probity, tender development, policy and compliance, governance, program management, export controls, scheduling, and ICT transactions in a Government context.

Scyne Advisory are public purpose specialists, focused on helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities. Scyne Advisory is an Australian owned, independent, contemporary, national business with the scale and capabilities to support public purpose projects and governments at all levels right across Australia.

We provide clients with access to the skills and capabilities to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects. We have a market leading depth of public sector expertise across a range of capabilities including Strategy & Transformation; Finance, Risk & Cyber; Data & Digital; Infrastructure & Property.

We have an ecosystem of experts around Australia with over one thousand people working with our strategic network partners to deliver excellence in supporting public purpose organisations to solve some of our biggest challenges.

Scyne Advisory is a company not a partnership, with a Board and an independent chair. Our governance practices are underpinned by Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) corporate governance principles and public sector code of conduct standards. Our business has robust engagement management processes that ensure our work is aligned with our purpose and vision and is conflict free from the private sector.

Smarterknowledge is a data-driven strategic adviser working across Government, Healthcare, Aged Care, Social Services, Sporting Organisations, Not-for Profits, Financial Institutions, and Higher Education.

Services include:
- Competitor Analysis
- Customer & Marketing Strategy
- Geographic Strategy
- Measurement & Advocacy
- Strategy Consulting

All services are underpinned by advanced data integration and interactive dashboards that translate complex evidence into clear strategic insights.

Recent case studies with government include: 
- Impact framework, program logic and geographic assessment of public interventions
- Transforming performance reporting to impact measurement
- Geographic workforce optimisation

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.

Heartward Strategic is a trusted pair of hands delivering high quality social research and analysis services across Australia. Heartward collaborates with government, non-government and social organisations to create evidence-driven impact on leading social and policy issues. 

We do this by applying analytic thinking, emotional intelligence and technology to deliver rapid, cost-effective research and make meaning from any kind of information about people – their needs, behaviours and preferences.

We specialise in:

• custom-design and delivery of qualitative, quantitative and hybrid primary research 
• collection, review and reporting on data and submissions from public and stakeholder consultations 
• evidence reviews and examination of secondary data
• advanced analytics, and
• developing strategic frameworks.

Using participatory research approaches and working methods, we are committed to engaging ethically with all participants and contributors, respecting diversity and the value of lived experience.

As an SME, we are nimble and focused, resulting in an outsized effect on the sectors we work in. Independent and purpose-led, Heartward has no conflicts of interest in any work we undertake for government. Our team are credible, engaging presenters and facilitators, and our tailored written reports are relied on at executive and ministerial levels and regularly published.

Bastion Insights is Australia’s leading mid-sized market and social research consultancy, dedicated to delivering practical insights to guide informed decision-making. Our specialist Social & Government team combines deep industry knowledge with advanced research methodologies to provide robust, evidence driven strategic recommendations. We specialise in comprehensive research and evaluation services tailored to the unique needs of our government clients.

With a proven track record of successful collaborations across various government sectors, we excel in understanding public policies, social issues, and consumer behaviour. Our robust approach integrates proven quantitative and qualitative techniques, ensuring thorough analysis that captures the full spectrum of public opinions, beliefs and behaviours. We pride ourselves on delivering precise, timely, and relevant insights that drive actions to improve policies, programs and government services.

Bastion Insights is committed to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical research practices. We are ISO certified and leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative methodologies to stay ahead of trends and provide forward-thinking solutions. By partnering with us, government agencies can confidently rely on our expertise to navigate complex challenges, optimise outcomes, and foster community trust. Invite Bastion Insights to tender for your future research project and experience the difference that expert insight can make.

Future Leadership is a certified B Corp and recognised Great Place to Work, dedicated to creating Better Leaders for a Better World. We bring together seven specialised talent businesses into one capability ecosystem, helping boards and executives prepare for the future. Our services include Executive Search, Interim Executive solutions, and Leadership Advisory, all underpinned by our Future Leadership Capability Framework. With a reach across 20% of Australia’s board and executive talent, we partner with organisations to build inclusive, future-focused leadership and enable sustainable capability for generations to come.

Centium supports Federal Government agencies with expert risk, governance, and assurance services. Our team delivers tailored internal audit, conduct investigations, cybersecurity, and probity advisory solutions aligned with national standards. With deep public sector experience and a scalable hybrid model, we help agencies strengthen integrity, transparency, and service delivery. Centium’s ethical, evidence-based approach ensures strategic outcomes, operational efficiency, and public trust—nationwide.

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.

Welcome to Evohealth, where we prioritise delivering swift and effective solutions designed to support your organisation in delivering better health to patients. As leading health consultants, our evidence-based approach ensures that every recommendation and solution we provide is grounded in robust research, evidence, and industry best practices.

With deep sector expertise at our disposal, we’re uniquely positioned to add significant value and help solve your most pressing challenges. Our teams of health consultants are carefully crafted to address your specific requirements, whether it’s kickstarting strategic initiatives or implementing transformative projects.
 

PeakXD is a niche customer research and experience design consultancy.
We are one of Australia's oldest and most established customer and user experience digital agencies, having been in business since 2003. Our mission is to empower others to improve the world through human-centred design.
We work with agencies to help them achieve their business goals, engage stakeholders and facilitate the design of engaging customer experiences approach crossing multiple channels, touchpoints, user interfaces, technologies, and devices.
•    Service design / Design thinking / Human Centred Design
•    Customer research and insights
•    UX and UI design
•    Usability/user testing of digital interfaces
•    Accessibility audits and testing

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.
 

SpencerMaurice specialises in providing trusted advice and independent reviews to public sector organisations, social enterprises, and corporate enterprises. We are an Australian owned small business that was founded in 2019.

We have already achieved an extensive track record delivering highly sensitive management consultancy projects for the public sector. We pride ourselves on combining contemporary thinking with proven methodologies. Delivering pragmatic advice that helps you to achieve your desired outcomes.

Our services include Independent Reviews, Strategic Planning, Organisation Design, Governance & Risk, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy & Program Reviews.

SpencerMaurice is a business name of Silverspan Pty Ltd.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is a nationally recognised leader in child health and wellbeing research. 

With over 30 years of experience, we have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality research services and working in genuine partnership with governments to inform policy and drive measurable social impact. We bring a proven track record in delivering contracted services and tailored solutions to government, including: population-level surveys and data collection, evidence reviews, community and stakeholder consultations, program evaluation and impact assessment, economic modelling and data analytics. 

Collaboration ensures that our work translates into actionable insights and tangible benefits for the community.

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.

Australia’s leading provider of research, evaluation and data analytics to Commonwealth, State and Territory governments; not-for-profit; and educational organisations. Wholly Australian owned, with more than 75 professional staff across offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane.
OUR SERVICES
Communication, Marketing and Community research
Organisational, Stakeholder and Client research
Policy and program evaluation research
Data Analytics
Online Surveys and Ballots
Portals
First Nations Research
Disability Research
And more

Certifications: international quality standards ISO 20252 and ISO 27001 and Fair Data certification

Vincents is one of the largest independently owned professional services firms in Australia.  Founded in 1989, Vincents is a firm of highly specialised experts with a unique focus on meeting specific accounting and business needs in the areas of Accounting Advisory, Corporate Advisory, Financial Assessments, Financial & Economic Analysis, Financial Investigations, Forensic Audits and Valuations of Corporation, Trusts and other Financial Interests.

Each of the Vincents Directors has expertise in areas of practice including forensic investigations, financial litigation support, financial assessments, financial investigations and / or corporate advisory. Moreover, our Forensic Directors are accredited forensic accounting and valuation specialists with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

Vincents Directors routinely provide corporate advisory, forensic accounting, financial investigation, financial assessment and forensic computer expertise to Supreme Courts, the Federal Court, Royal Commissions, Commissions of Inquiry, Special Commissions, Parliamentary enquiries and to State and Commonwealth Departments.

Currently, Vincents has offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Please take the opportunity to consider our experts and services provided by Vincents.

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.

William Buck Advisors, proudly Australian-owned and operated for over 130 years, is a trusted advisor for Government and Business with offices in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory.

Our comprehensive suite of services includes:

• Accounting & Advisory
• Taxation
• Financial and Performance Audits
• Forensic Accountancy

Our credentials:
Federal Government

• Australian Government Department of Finance, Management Advisory Services Panel.
• Australian National Audit Office Panel

NSW State Government

• Scheme SCN 0005 - Full Participation
• Audit Office of NSW

A small and medium enterprise, Galent Management Consulting (Galent) is a boutique management consulting firm established in 2011with team members working throughout Australia.
Our highly skilled and experienced management consulting professionals, span a broad spectrum of services and capabilities, offering clients established credentials in the delivery of high-quality services to the public, private, community and not for profit sectors.  We offer extensive expertise in the working with and for First Nation Organisations and representatives.
Built on a foundation of key personnel from renowned consulting practices, we provide clients a strong and diverse base of skills and experience.

Aerosafe Risk Management is an Australian owned SME specialising in risk management, governance and safety management systems. While the company name remains reflective of its aviation heritage, Aerosafe has extensive risk management experience across the Commonwealth, representing the leading edge of risk management consulting through cutting-edge methodologies. We develop and review risk frameworks, policies, plans and assessments at the enterprise, program and operational levels. We are a Registered Training Organisation and have broad experience in training design and delivery.

Aerosafe is certified under ISO31000:2018 to provide services, support and tailored products in risk management, governance and safety management systems.

Workplace Research Associates is an award-winning and highly accomplished management consultancy specialising in a number of areas such as: organisational design and structural reviews, job sizing and job design, program evaluation and workforce management. We design, review and implement people management frameworks such as Work Level Standards and Capability Frameworks, policies, tools and systems. We are evaluation experts, with extensive training and experience in the use of advanced statistical and research methods. We draw on applied theory and best practice, utilising an extensive body of organisational research to inform project directions and to enhance final recommendations.

Workplace Research has provided services to APS agencies for 28 years – we also work across other public sector jurisdictions. We always work in close partnership with our clients and have delivered services to a wide diversity of organisations, spanning policy, regulatory, program and service delivery functions. We have a network of consultants and researchers based in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Workplace Research employs a team of experienced, tertiary qualified consultants, all with long tenure. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver against our core values of:

• Professional competence
• High calibre client service
• Respectful partnerships
• Client confidentiality

Duniya Consulting collaborates with clients to achieve impact through realistic program and project designs, meaningful monitoring and evaluation, and useful strategic and program implementation advice. Duniya works within Australia and internationally and supports work that improves our world, and the lives of the diverse people who live within it. Duniya aims to deliver practical program solutions based on connection, partnership and learning. We approach our projects with curiosity, openness and creativity, drawing on more than 25 years of experience across Australia, Asia, the Pacific and Africa to support impactful programs. Duniya Consulting is led by Sara Webb, also our lead consultant, who has formal qualifications in development studies, program evaluation, economics and organisational governance. We offer her services directly, and can also build tailored teams, drawing on our vibrant and diverse network of collaborators and partners. 

Duniya has a successful track record with diverse clients ranging from Australian government agencies to local NGOs and large international organisations. Thematically, our work has covered wide-ranging topics including tertiary and vocational education, governance, gender equality, educational access, climate change, food security, infrastructure, trade and humanitarian aid.

Coras is not just a consultancy; we're a veteran-founded, employee-owned Crew providing cutting-edge advisory services to the public and private sector. We are passionate about business improvement, asset and project management, strategic procurement, regulatory compliance, and governance and assurance. Through the impactful work we do, our trailblazing consultants have developed a strong reputation in Defence and National Intelligence. We are trusted advisors, renowned for the calibre of our people and our track record of quality service delivery.

At the core of our business is an ethos of Thinking New, and the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to progress. We bring extensive knowledge, sound processes and, given our humanistic approach, awesome stakeholder management. Beyond their expertise, our team members are individuals of integrity, fostering collaborative relationships with our clients and partners. Our Crew is allergic to average, and is always on the lookout for innovative solutions to deliver real value to our clients.

Our success lies in enabling clients to thrive independently. We're committed to continuous improvement, investing in our team to uphold the highest standards. We offer extensive knowledge, robust and effective processes, and exemplary stakeholder management, all rooted in a deeply human approach. 

3arc Social provides consultancy across various sectors, significantly increasing impact in key areas:

Problem Gambling: We work with regulatory bodies, gambling operators, and public health organisations to identify measures that reduce gambling’s adverse impacts.

Public Health: Collaborating with healthcare organisations, policymakers, and advocacy groups, we generate evidence to inform public health interventions and shape policies for positive health outcomes.

Community Perceptions: Our research reveals how communities perceive and interact with issues, helping organisations tailor strategies to meet diverse needs and expectations.

Behaviour Change: We leverage evidence-based behavioural change frameworks to design strategies that drive lasting improvements in health, wellbeing, and social outcomes.

Transport/Travel: We collaborate with telemetry partners to offer cutting-edge mobility research. 

Evaluations: We provide program and communication campaign evaluations.

Braxford Consultancy is a Perth, Western Australia based organization dedicated to corporate governance and risk management. We specialise in delivering comprehensive Probity Services (Advisory & Audit), serving the needs of all three levels of Government successfully since 2002. 

We are highly experienced in assisting with probity guidance and probity assurance, recognising the PGPA Act and CPRs. Our probity plans cover pre-procurement activities from market sounding, estimates, procurement planning, risk identification, confidentiality controls establishment, conflict of interest management including all the other decision-making steps throughout the procurement, commercial arrangement, and/or grant funding lifecycle. Extensively experienced in Alliance & ECI Contracts, D&C, AS 2124 & AS 4000, Direct Negotiations, BAFO, etc. in any field or industry.

We have built our reputation by providing consistent, independent, and practical advice/opinions to heads of government, Boards and Steering Committees. Government leaders respect us because we balance their desire to reach end goals, with a suitably robust but agile probity regime. Similarly, industry leaders respect us because they know we work hard to protect their rights and ensure the principles of fairness on equity are always upheld. We are known and trusted for our ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information during assignments.

DMV Consulting specialises in delivering management consulting, accounting, procurement, ICT and business advisory and labour hire services across Commonwealth, State and local government environments. We are a local Canberra based SME, DISP member, with proven sovereign capability and our team deliver services across corporate management consultancy, supply chain delivery, ICT, people and culture, corporate governance, policy and strategy, program and project management, procurement and commercial, probity (non-legal), risk and governance, intelligence, data, security and organisational change and transformation resilience.

DMV Consulting is a well-established and experienced firm offering a comprehensive range of services within government sectors. We have achieved considerable growth into information management and business improvement services. Our strengths include establishing and managing productive relationships, managing communications and producing high quality well-structured service outcomes.

We offer over 20 years of demonstrated experience working as a trusted Panel member to a wide range of government Agencies and private sector organisations, including 20 years within the federal, state and local government marketplace. DMV Consulting is a reputable and experienced provider of services within government sectors. Our emphasis on quality assurance and compliance, and membership of many industry bodies underscores our commitment to professionalism and excellence in service delivery. 

Plan International Australia is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  Plan International has offices in 70 countries worldwide, with 50 Country Offices implementing projects and programs across Africa, Asia, Middle East, Pacific and Central/South America.  Through the use of context-specific strategies and approaches, Plan International supports partners to build sustainable locally managed services.

RAND Australia is a non-partisan organisation that is widely respected for operating independent of political or commercial pressures. Our core values are quality and objectivity. We have earned a reputation for excellence in research and analysis by applying rigorous methodologies to real world problems in areas such as defence, national security, emerging technologies, and social and economic policy.

Our work is undertaken by a small team of experienced multi-disciplinary experts, but with the ability to access information resources globally and locally, with close relationships with RAND U.S. and RAND Europe researchers, academic partners and other collaborators, including a trusted cadre of local experts who supplement our team for projects that align with their skillsets. Regardless of the team or the topic of the analysis, our work is undertaken with a commitment to the highest levels of integrity and ethical behaviour, and all RAND Australia work is subject to a rigorous quality assurance process.

Bryan Whitefield Consulting helps leaders and organisations make better strategic decisions - without regret. Bryan specialises in aligning strategy and risk - two sides of the same coin - through facilitation, training, and advisory services. He runs strategic planning sessions, risk workshops, and practical training programs that build ownership, clarity, and action. With decades of experience across government and industry, Bryan brings insight, energy, and a proven ability to help leaders and teams make complex decisions with confidence.

89 Degrees East is an Australian-owned strategic communications, research and advisory consultancy supporting government, industry and the for-purpose sector to deliver positive community impact. With offices in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Byron Bay, we provide evidence-based research, stakeholder engagement, policy and issues analysis, strategic communication, behaviour change, digital strategy and capability building. 

Our people-centred, data-driven approach ensures inclusive, accessible and culturally appropriate engagement. We have strong experience working with Commonwealth agencies to improve public understanding, strengthen service delivery and support reform.

RD partners with government, education, and industry clients—including Defence, DFAT, Health, major universities, and leading technology companies—to deliver high-visibility, multi-stakeholder projects. 

Our core services are: strategic communication & content, creative services, digital transformation & technology enablement, AI, event management, and coaching & training. 

We blend storytelling, technology, and skills uplift, connecting people to purpose and enabling strategy. RD’s multidisciplinary team provides end-to-end delivery, drawing on extensive Defence experience, security-cleared staff, and deep understanding of complex systems. We’re recognised for client focus, clear communication, and future-ready, impact-driven solutions.

IOD PARC is a private employee-owned consulting company and a leading, global specialist-provider in results-based performance assessment in international development.  With its varied client base, including multilateral, bilateral, and UN agencies, IOD PARC has developed an acclaimed reputation for its work that combines the rigour and analytical skills of monitoring and evaluation expertise with a process-based approach to organisational development and change interventions.

1LM is a wholly Australian-owned services, technology, and innovation partner delivering high-impact, value-for-money solutions across government and enterprise sectors. The founders draw on their executive-level background from Tier 1 global consultancies and ASX100 companies to bring the capability, strong technical skill and experience that large professional services firms offer, but delivered as a local sovereign capability.
The skills and experience of our people together with our partnerships with leading vendors and deep understanding of federal government operations allow us to translate complex challenges into
practical, scalable outcomes by integrating technology, strategy and financial insight.

Gurugun is an established firm that provides professional services to government and business clients. Gurugun has core capability in organisational development services and people and contractor services. We are Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) members. Gurugun is a Supply Nation Certified supplier supporting Government and business to meet Indigenous procurement and contract objectives. Gurugun is an approved supplier on whole of government and agency panels. Gurugun can partner and sub-contract with trusted businesses and prime contractors to support delivery of high-value contracts.

At Ground Effects Consulting (Sunday Trading Pty Ltd) we work hard to understand what you want to achieve, and work with you on how it is delivered to unlock value. We have experience across multiple industries in Operations, Production, Project Management, Maintenance Engineering, Logistics and Commercials, and the company is well placed to develop whole of business solutions.

The Ground Effects approach is collaborative and systemic. It relies on a deep understanding of the problem space, close integration with leadership teams and program stakeholders, an ongoing focus to understand the conditions needed to deliver on the objectives and the application of our extensive experience to put them in place.

We anchor success on early and robust planning, appropriate attention to detail, the contribution of our experience to problems, and sound progress controls. We continually work to support contributors and stakeholders from the initiating phases through to final delivery and review.

We selectively apply elements of recognised management frameworks including the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Agile Project Management and various Change Management approaches, to achieve the best results. In this way we combine creative approaches with a clear methodology to discover, plan, act and deliver tailored outcomes.

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers (HWLE) is a national firm which utilises qualified lawyers exclusively in providing Management Advisory Services to Commonwealth agencies including Privacy and Probity Services. Having intimate legal knowledge of policy, guidelines and processes in these areas, we have a unique ability to provide high quality consultancy services to government. 

Privacy 

HWLE's personnel are recognised advisors, with highly developed knowledge of the principles and requirements of the Privacy Act 1988. We advise agencies on their obligations, conduct PIAs, undertake privacy reviews, conduct privacy training, produce guidelines and notices, advise on data security assurance, and conduct privacy and data protection health checks. Our contacts for privacy services, Michael Palfrey, Will Sharpe and Kristina Mihalic, are well-known to the Commonwealth and sought after for their practical approach to managing complex privacy issues. 

Probity 

HWLE's advisors have deep understanding of the CPRs, CGRGs and according legal framework. George Marques and Brian Ambler have over 30 years' experience advising Commonwealth agencies and corporate entities in relation to procurements and grant processes. Their experience encompasses providing briefings, preparing probity plans and guidelines, competitive dialogue protocols and training to procurement and evaluation teams. They also provide ministerial briefings and investigation of conflicts of interest and complaints.

Aegis9 is a 100% Australian-owned and completely sovereign cyber security consultancy providing project services and staff augmentation, and specialising in tailored security solutions for State and Federal Government, multinational enterprises, small and large commercial businesses, not-for profit organisations, and the community sector.

We have extensive experience designing and delivering solutions compliant with Australian Government cyber security requirements and have a deep understanding of the global and domestic threat landscape. Aegis9 brings together the trinity of people, process, and technology to deliver offensive and defensive cyber security solutions to meet the ever-increasing and challenging demands to be cyber secure.

ARTD is a public policy advisory firm, specialising in monitoring and evaluation. Since 1989, our team has delivered developmental, process and impact evaluations exclusively to government and community organisations. We work with all levels of government supporting effective decision making and building evaluation capacity.

Over 35 years in public policy have allowed us to hone our expertise, processes and ethics. We listen wholeheartedly. We work with you to understand your needs and goals, and then tailor our approach accordingly.  

Our vision is for a more thoughtful world. Robust evidence and data underpin our analysis. The collective wisdom of our highly engaged senior leadership team informs every project. We back this up with strong project management processes, flexibility and high levels of client service.

Our people care deeply about their work and the impact it has for government, the environment and the wider community. As an employee-owned SME, we have teams in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and the surrounding regions. We also have an extensive network of lived experience and First Nations associates around the country who co-design and co-deliver projects with us.

Connect with us for strategic evaluation, monitoring and research services that increase the likelihood of program success.

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.

Procurement Professionals is a Canberra based professional services firm that has been providing procurement, contract management and probity services, primarily to the Australian Government, since 1996. We specialise in the provision of:
•    Procurement advisory services
•    Contract negotiations
•    Contract management
•    Probity advisory services.
We work on jobs at all levels, whether they are multi-million-dollar projects or relatively simple jobs requiring advice to ensure a robust and defensible process. We are just as adept at providing strategic advisory services as we are at providing “hands-on” services, where we will develop all documentation necessary to conduct a procurement, manage a contract, conduct negotiations or manage probity.

KPMG is a global network of professional firms delivering Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Deal Advisory & Infrastructure, Tax & Legal, and Innovation & Digital Solutions to organisations across industries, government, and not-for-profit sectors. In addition, KPMG Enterprise provides tailored services for mid-sized, fast-growing, and family-owned businesses. In Australia, KPMG has a long-standing reputation for professionalism and integrity, supported by approximately 10,000 people, including over 600 partners, in offices nationwide. Through deep expertise and a dynamic, collaborative approach, KPMG helps clients solve complex challenges, drive transformation, and create sustainable value in a digital-driven world.

Lotus Amity specialises in valuing businesses and components of business value. We value intangible assets, including intellectual property, minority interests, preference shares, convertible notes, debt and options.

We provide a granular and comprehensive approach to valuation. This includes modelling cash flows and discount rates and providing fully referenced appendices.

Each valuation has a story. We carefully research, analyse and explain each valuation story and how the numbers (the cash flows and discount rate) relate to that story.

Our reports comply with the Australian accounting, ethical and valuation standards, the International Valuation Standards.

Australian Survey Research Group is a full-service market research company, as well as a software developer providing our secure online SaaS platform SurveyManager for enterprise surveys and data collection. We are specialists in conducting a range of customer and stakeholder feedback studies for our clients and have many years of experience working with a range of public sector engagements. We are flexible in our approach and work collaboratively with our clients to achieve the results they require. 

B&A Valuers is an independent Australian firm founded over a decade ago, providing trusted valuation and asset advisory services nationwide. Our team of certified valuers brings decades of combined experience in delivering accurate valuations for property, plant, machinery, and infrastructure assets.

Oliver Wyman is a strategy and management consultancy that combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organisational transformation. The firm works with clients to deliver sustained impact. We help clients anticipate changes in the environment they operate in and respond in ways that are aligned to their mission, vision, and strategy.

Coolamon Advisors delivers strategic expertise to government and commercial organisations across Indigenous policy and program delivery.

Core capabilities:
Program design and implementation for Indigenous communities
Policy development and advisory services
Innovative solutions for complex delivery challenges

The firm brings deep understanding of the diversity across Indigenous Australia and the unique challenges this creates for government responsibilities. Their approach focuses on delivering tangible value and benefit to all Australians whilst respecting cultural complexity.

Unique value proposition: Proven ability to navigate the intersection of Indigenous diversity, government policy requirements, and program delivery success.

Delos Delta is a full-suite management consulting company, with government and private-sector clients in every state and territory. Our multi-disciplinary team bring together experience from around the globe, with particular expertise in technology, innovation, strategy, economics, finance, data, and public policy.

We are committed to excellence in process, relationships, outputs, and outcomes. We welcome the opportunity to help define and advance your priorities.

Value Proposition

Independence: Our advice focuses on delivering the best possible results for our clients and their communities, without preferencing technologies or vendors.

Government Knowledge: We understand the context within which government organisations operate, and appreciate the available delivery models and mechanisms, and associated opportunities and constraints they face.

Engagement Leaders: Our engagement approach builds buy-in, mandate, support, and awareness for new and innovative programs, and supports long-term outcomes.

Evolving Economies and Finance: Our team has decades of experience in economics, financial analysis and know how to navigate new opportunities and threats for communities during a changing economy.

Unrivalled Smart City Expertise: We have delivered smart city programs for more than 100 government organisations and have implemented some of Australia’s largest smart city projects.

Marsden Jacob is a collaborative, values-based team of trusted economics, public policy, markets and strategy advisors, committed to supporting our clients to shape the future wisely and positively.

We help define objectives, plot best courses of action and manage risk, delivering practical, workable outcomes and advice that helps make a positive impact on people, policy and the planet.

Our team of 40+ advisors has deep sectoral and technical experience, nous and networks across agriculture and earth resources, energy and renewables, environment and climate change, policy and regulation, circular economy and recycling, transport and water.  

We are based in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Japan and Finland. 

MF & Associates are a consulting firm that specialises in cyber security and management consulting. We believe inclusion, diversity and emotional safety are the heart of our consulting model and value proposition.

The MF & Associates cyber security team is dynamic and knowledgeable, with extensive experience in both the public and private sector. We specialise in assisting organisations achieve business outcomes through practical and pragmatic cyber security strategy, architecture, and governance advice, and in navigating complex risk and compliance challenges. The team includes several former CISOs and ITSA’s, as well as the former AISA Cyber Security Professional of the Year, AWSN Unsung Hero, and former winner of the Women in ICT Defying Gravity Award. 

The MF & Associates Management consulting team specialise in transformation, strategy development, capability health checks, return-to-green interventions and providing interim executive leaders. We use a customised and client-centric approach for each engagement. We understand that clients’ needs can change rapidly, and we respond to this through our flexible model.

Our multidisciplinary teams bring a broad range of subject matter expertise including service design, architecture, business analysis, program and project management, change management as well as deep technical expertise across cyber security and technology development, integration and management. 

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.

Creating and promoting research-based knowledge, products and services to improve learning.

ACER is an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to improving learning globally. Established in 1930, ACER provides research-based insights, large-scale assessments, digital solutions, and consultancy services to governments, education systems, and organisations in over 70 countries. With expertise in educational research and innovation, ACER delivers evidence-based approaches that enhance teaching, learning, and policy outcomes.