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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.

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.

Narada Consulting is an Australian professional services firm specialising in supporting Federal Government agencies with complex programs, secure ICT initiatives, and enterprise transformation. We provide highly skilled consultants across project delivery, technical architecture, cyber security, commercial advisory, and specialist modelling and simulation roles.

We are differentiated by the calibre of our people—senior practitioners with deep domain expertise, strong Defence and national security experience, and a proven record of delivering outcomes in complex, large-scale, and highly secure environments. We are trusted by government customers to navigate demanding program requirements, manage risk, and achieve mission-critical results.
 

i2i Global is an Indigenous-owned advisory and consulting firm driving impact and scale for Indigenous outcomes. We work on economic projects across Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the Americas, aiming to be a global leader in Indigenous development. Our expertise spans enterprise growth, strategic planning, investment, trade, research, evaluations, stakeholder and community engagement, and public policy. Founded in international development with DFAT, we specialise in Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) and advancing brighter Indigenous futures through innovation and enterprise.

HBA Consulting has been operating for over 25 years. We are a leading provider of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our services included EA review and negotiation, workplace investigations, organisational structural reviews, business improvement reviews, HR policy development and review, HR functional reviews and workplace case management advice and assistance. Our team has decades of experience and can assist with most HR and IR advisory assignments.

La Trobe University is dedicated to creating a future where health, safety, and equity form the cornerstone of thriving communities. Through interdisciplinary applied research, we tackle critical challenges across key domains:

• Healthcare and Aged Care Excellence: We lead advancements in clinical practice and social wellbeing, translating research into actionable improvements in healthcare outcomes and policy. Our commitment to equity drives inclusive health policies and interventions that enhance quality of life across diverse populations. Additionally, we foster lifelong wellbeing and safety in sports, promoting participation and performance for all.
• Social Policy and Evaluation: Understanding social dynamics, we address barriers to equity and social justice. Our research informs fairer educational, business, and civic systems, ensuring inclusive opportunities and amplifying diverse voices.
• Environmental Sustainability: At the forefront of ecosystem preservation, we study biodiversity and resilience to combat environmental threats, safeguarding landscapes and communities, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
• Understanding and Preventing Disease: Our researchers mitigate inequity and inform best practice by tracking the history of disease management, international policy and ethical implications.

La Trobe’s integrated approach and evidence-based solutions help build resilient communities and a sustainable future globally. Together, we forge pathways to a healthier, more equitable world, where every individual can thrive.

Professional Services to Fed Government for Infrastructure, Industry, Mining & Defence acquisitions. 
Specialised in large Project/Program Management/Assurance including: Strategy, Delivery, Cost, Risk, Schedule, Quality & Controls for projects from $0.25m to $11bn.
- 9 years of operation
- 100+ Federal Gov contracts, No KPI missed
- 25 professionals= 450+yrs in sector
- ISO9001 & ISO19443 certified
- DISP accredited + cleared team
- Offices: CBR, BNE, MEL, ADL, SYD
Provide Assurance, Requirements & Engineering, Govt Approvals, Business Case & CABSUB. Test & Evaluation.  Procurement & Probity Advice. Strategy. Commercial & contract advisory. Acquisition, Operation, Sustainment(ILS) & Disposal of Assets, Infrastructure & Facilities.

At Leading Insight, we are dedicated to empowering organisations through:

Evidence-Based Research - Applying rigorous methodologies and delivering actionable insights to inform decision-making.
Strategic Advice - Offering expert guidance to help clients navigate complex challenges to achieve outcomes.
Capability Uplift - Enhancing organisational and workforce capabilities to improve performance and resilience.
Transformation and Delivery Support - Assisting clients to deliver sustainably.

With a proven track record, we have supported over 60 major clients across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors in Australia and globally.

Our methodologies integrate contemporary research, global best-practice, and techniques to achieve outcomes in complex and politically sensitive environments. We leverage advanced technologies and continuously invest in developing innovative solutions to help our clients lead and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Our people have led major transformations (through to chief executive and board levels), and assisted dozens of organisations through external advice, support and learning.

We prioritise a client-centred approach, viewing our clients' success as our own. By partnering with Leading Insight, you will benefit from our unwavering commitment to quality, on-time and on-budget delivery, and our dedication to fostering positive and lasting impacts on people, organisations and society.

ThinkPlaceX specialises in navigating complexity where action is difficult, stakeholders are entrenched, and change feels out of reach. Since 2005, we’ve helped leaders across sectors tackle complexity and deliver positive change through strategy, policy, digital transformation, and service innovation. Our co-design approach unites systems thinking and lived experience to create real-world impact. With expertise spanning design, research, and transformation, we help shape a better future.
 

Empowering Government Excellence: Leveraging Axios Advisory’s Expertise

We are a Government-specialist SME that provides assistance with reform/transformation, focussing on:

• Business, service, operating model
• Business cases
• Program management/assurance
• Shared services
• ICT-based transformations
• System/ERP deployment.

Business Case and Gateway Submissions

Practical experience in delivering operations improvement, ICT transformation and costings to develop first and second pass cabinet submissions, and progress through the gateway process.

Technology and Digital Transformation

Strategic guidance on digital transformation initiatives, harnessing cutting-edge technologies to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and promote transparency - equipped to deal with the rapidly changing ICT/cybersecurity environment (e.g. access to IRAP assessors and AI expertise).

Project, Program, and Technical Assurance

Program and technical assurance to ensure the successful delivery of government initiatives (waterfall and agile).

Why Choose Axios?

• Proven track record with Government: deep expertise in Social Services, Defence, and National Security, and the APS governance and risk frameworks
• Collaborative approach: we work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to co-create practical, sustainable solutions
• Innovation and excellence: we are committed to bringing proven capabilities from industry to government, leveraging emerging trends, best practices and strategic insights

We stand ready to partner with government to tackle their most pressing challenges and seize opportunities for transformative change.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Omni is an Australian-owned and operated company, specialising in innovative and cost-effective professional and technical services for the Australian Government. Omni’s Professional Services Divisions offer security-cleared, qualified and experienced personnel capable of performing technical, program and project management functions to fulfil or complement our clients’ delivery capability requirements. A proven and trusted service provider, more than 40% of Omni’s people are Australian veterans, with the balance of staff drawn from the Australian National Security and Law Enforcement Community.

Omni is proud to be a ‘relevant employer’ under the Workplace Gender Equality Act (WGEA) 2012, as well as being a carbon neutral organisation certified through Climate Active. Through this accreditation, and additional sustainability activities of its LIVE program – Local, Indigenous, Veteran and Environment – Omni demonstrates its dedication to environmental sustainability and contributing to a more resilient future. Omni, its people and its relationships are defined by our values – Trust, Respect, Agility and Humility – and Omni is proud of its record of providing quality resources and novel solutions serving Australia’s national interests.

Explore more about who we are and what we do at Omni.

Atturra Advisory and Consulting (Atturra Advisory) is the strategic consulting arm of Atturra, a publicly listed, sovereign-owned advisory and IT solutions provider with almost 1,000 employees and a national footprint across Australia. Supporting the Australian Government for over 20 years, we have established ourselves as a leading strategic management advisory firm. With a deep understanding of the unique operating environment of the public sector and its key pain points, Atturra Advisory is trusted to provide practical, independent advice to senior executives across government at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

We offer a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including strategy development to help government agencies achieve their long-term objectives, enterprise governance to ensure effective and compliant operations, risk management to protect operations and assets, and process improvement to enhance efficiency. These services enable us to deliver tailored, impactful solutions that meet the unique needs of the public sector.

Leveraging our connection to our parent company, Atturra, we provide end-to-end organisational transformation capabilities at any stage of the maturity cycle. Atturra’s offerings include advisory, cloud business solutions, business applications, data and analytics, and managed services. Additionally, as an ASX-listed entity, we comply with ASIC’s stringent governance requirements, ensuring commercial sustainability and integrity.

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.

Digital. Thought. Leadership.

MXA is an independent strategy and innovation consultancy focused on strategic issues that are influenced by technology, digital and data.

We focus on providing consulting services to senior leaders on the following four key areas:

1. Strategy: including Digital & Tech Strategy & Transformation, Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise and Solution Architecture
2. Projects: including Business Case Development, Implementation Planning, Project Advisory
3. Design: including New Products and Services, Customer Experience and Service Design
4. Operations: Operating Models, ESG Advisory, Digital Talent & Culture

Four things make MXA different:

1. We understand the challenges of Government, having built a strong track record over the past twelve years. We are committed to delivering successful outcomes and driving your capability development.
2. We are outcomes-based, preferring to work on a fixed-price basis, because you pay for the experience of working with us and the quality of our work, not the time we spend.
3. We are independent. We do not have any preferred products or partners, and do not write recommendations with our interest in mind.
4. We are experienced technology, digital and practitioners who have had successful careers and have over time moved into consulting.

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

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.

Hazelbrook Legal is an industry-recognised & nationally awarded corporate, regulatory and financial services specialist law firm, headquartered in Canberra with offices in Sydney. We have one of the most experienced financial services & funds practices in Australia, with a team drawn from leading global & top-tier firms.
Our corporate & regulatory practice delivers high-quality advice across governance & compliance, commercial contracting & workplace relations.
With the capability and technical excellence of a top-tier firm, Hazelbrook offers the agility, responsiveness and value expected by public sector clients. We are committed to providing pragmatic and accountable legal solutions that meet the highest professional & ethical standards.

MGI Joyce|Dickson is a trusted accounting and advisory firm providing practical, tailored financial solutions for businesses and individuals. We take pride in our professionalism, integrity, and personal approach, offering a full range of services including accounting, taxation, superannuation, audit, general insurance, and business advisory.

Our experienced team combines technical knowledge with a genuine understanding of our clients’ needs. We help them navigate complex financial matters, identify growth opportunities, and reach their long-term goals. At MGI Joyce|Dickson, we build strong, lasting relationships and deliver advice that makes a real difference, supporting our clients at every stage of their financial journey.

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.

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.

elevenM is a specialist consulting firm helping you mitigate digital risks and build trust, with our service offerings across cyber security, privacy, AI and data governance, strategic communications, awareness and training. Our mission is to build trust in the online world. 

With Australian organisations collecting, handling and storing more data than ever before, and uses digital technologies in more innovative ways than ever before, managing data and the information environment is now a significant challenge. This challenge crosses the increasing community and regulatory expectations in privacy, the rapidly evolving threat landscape in cyber, and the increasing data holding associated with the digital economy.

Adding to that, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are taking businesses by storm. But making the most of these technologies requires a structured and rigorous approach to understanding and mitigating their risks.

Our team spans and closes these gaps, bringing together Australia’s leading (and multi-disciplinary) cyber security, privacy, and information, data and AI governance experts, to ensure your digital challenges and data risks are considered holistically, with an expert view across the entire field. 

As well as breadth of experience in the industry, the elevenM team brings extensive experience across both the public and private sectors. 

Terrace Services has provided strategic professional services to Australian Government departments for over 30 years. With deep expertise in Commonwealth policy, we tailor solutions for projects ranging from single experts to large teams. Our experienced professionals support the Public Sector across strategy, sourcing, procurement, negotiation, and delivery. Using a relationship-based approach, we help clients achieve measurable improvements. Known as trusted advisors, our work often stems from referrals and includes complex projects. Clients value our insight, adaptability, and lasting outcomes.

Customer Science Pty Ltd is an Australian consultancy and technology firm specialising in customer experience (CX) and digital transformation. We combine human-centred design, data analytics, automation, and AI to help organisations deliver efficient, trusted, and modern services. Since 2014, we have partnered with government and enterprise clients to improve citizen and customer outcomes through advisory, managed services, and intelligent CX platforms including Customer Science Insights.

Roy Morgan is Australia's most trusted and well-known research company, renowned for delivering reliable, accurate, and insightful research. Established in 1941, Roy Morgan has evolved from its early polling days to provide comprehensive research solutions across various industries. Our independence and integrity, combined with high public awareness, ensure exceptional response rates and data quality.

As a full-service agency, we manage projects from start to finish. We specialise in consulting, questionnaire and methods design, data collection, data analytics and modelling. Our data collection methods encompass online, telephone, face-to-face interviews, mail-out, and diary techniques for both qualitative and quantitative research. Our offerings also include extensive syndicated data in sectors such as Media, Finance, Health, and Tourism among others.

Roy Morgan’s Research Institute, the Centre for Excellence in Research, houses expert social and commercial research teams and oversees Australia's pre-eminent longitudinal studies through the Centre for Longitudinal Research.

Proudly Australian-owned, we comply with privacy standards and are a company partner of the Research Society. We hold certifications for AS/NZS ISO9001 and ISO20252 Quality Management and Research standards, as well as ISO 27001 Information Security Management Standard.

At Partners in Performance we are passionate about unleashing the true potential of our clients at an organisation, commercial and people level. Working together as close partners, we enable our clients to drive lasting positive impact. For us it is real change that matters, rather than simply delivering smart strategies. By energising teams to deliver ongoing operational and organisational improvements; we enable business transformation that works. 

Praxis Consultants Pty Ltd (Praxis) is a micro-enterprise that provides high quality design, monitoring and evaluation services for non-government, government and international organisations.

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. 

Cube Group is an SME as defined by the Australian Government. Our business size is intentional, ensuring we can quickly adapt to change, provide direct access to experts, and blend innovative and evidence-based approaches. Operating since 2002, we offer a highly skilled and experienced team of over 30 people with deep expertise in the public purpose sector across various disciplines.

Cube is on the MAS Panel Program and Project Evaluation sub-category. Robust yet practical, our Evaluation practice combines technical quantitative and qualitative analysis, respectful and sensitive engagement, and actionable insights. The need for evidence-based policy and programs has never been greater. Understanding what works, why and for whom provides the insight needed to improve services and maximise public value. 

We’re academically trained Evaluators with practical consulting and project management expertise and experience working in and for government departments and agencies, and not-for-profit organisations.

We evaluate programs in complex policy and service delivery settings and sectors, including: education and early childhood; health and human services, including mental health and wellbeing and aged care; family violence; justice and emergency services; and skills, training and employment.

A Certified B Corp, we work exclusively with other purpose-driven organisations committed to creating public value.

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.

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.

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.

Allen + Clarke is a management consultancy offering services across the policy spectrum. Across 25+ years, Allen + Clarke has provided policy, regulatory, research, evaluation, stakeholder engagement, organisational change, strategy, culture reviews, program management and Secretariat services to government clients.
Allen + Clarke has experience across a range of sectors, including health, social, justice, family violence, education, Indigenous rights and aspirations, environment and energy.
As a SME, we are agile, adaptable and a safe pair of hands who you'll enjoy working with.

McGrathNicol Advisory specialises in advising the Commonwealth on: Governance and Financial Assessment; Compliance, Audit & Assurance; Consulting; Risk Management; Procurement and Probity; and National Security and Cyber.  
Our experienced team of more than 40 Canberra based Partners and staff work closely with our Australian Government clients to meet your needs and ensure high-quality delivery on time and on budget.

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.

Business Review Group (BRG) is an Australian and veteran owned consulting firm based in Canberra that has supported the Commonwealth Government and Defence sector since 1999.

The company delivers expert workforce, advisory, and project management services constrained by the strict parameters of probity, independence, and security. BRG specialises in Defence, government, ICT, and complex procurement advisory, providing tailored solutions that meet strategic and operational goals.

Its consultants, many of whom are ex-ADF professionals, are qualified, security cleared, and outcome oriented. BRG’s veteran heritage and experienced leadership enable it to empower government departments to deliver capability, innovation, and national outcomes.

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. 

Key Capabilities
•    Strategic Procurement and Contracting advice spans commercial & financial aspects
•    Commercial advisory in the context of Government Procurement and Contracts
•    Advisory across the whole capability development life cycle from procurement planning, industry engagement, approvals, tender development, evaluation and negotiation, approvals, contract management & performance
•    Probity advisory
•    Project management
•    Financial Management - financial viability and modelling
•    Price & cost modelling / analysis, and accounting
•    Financial risk mitigation including use of bank guarantees, parents guarantees/deeds of indemnity
•    Supplier vetting and monitoring
•    Company and industry analysis including supplier reviews and SRM

Agora is an established professional consultancy firm based in Canberra offering a full range of consultancy and project delivery services. We have a strong track record of partnering with our clients to achieve their objectives. Agora comprises qualified, highly skilled consultants that have had real public sector experience—including leadership roles in Commonwealth Government departments.

Our vision is to be recognised by our clients as their first point of call for all consulting and delivery requirements. We aim to be a trusted advisor, partner, educator and deliverer of quality services for an affordable price.

Dandolo Partners:

• Is a public policy and strategy consulting firm.
• Works exclusively for organisations in and around government
• Are ‘expert generalists’ who will take a first principles approach to any area of public policy, but also have special expertise in: 
  • Education (early childhood, schools, VET and higher education)
  • Health and human services
  • Industry policy, especially as it relates to innovation
  • The cultural and creative sectors
• Is based in Melbourne, but works nationally.
• Has around twenty five consulting staff, and draws on a network of partners.
• Meets the Australian Government’s definition of an SME, and therefore qualifies for exemptions for direct (including direct appointment outside the MAS panel)
• Works around the policy cycle on: 
  • Agenda setting and thought leadership
  • Policy reviews and strategy
  • Implementation support
  • Evaluations

Clients tell us they value our:

• Strong skills in conceptual thinking and problem solving. We help them work through ‘wicked problems’.
• Pragmatism, flexibility and ability to work at pace as required.
• Ability to draw real insight from, and capture nuance in evidence.
• Appreciation of their operating environment. We know how government works.
• Compelling communications, whether for executive or public audiences, or both.
• Commitment to building authentic relationships. 

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. 

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.

Griffin Legal (GL)’s advisory government team are leaders in privacy, probity and procurement and policy development and analysis. 

GL are a Canberra based, nationally operating small-to-medium enterprise and are 100% female owned. 

GL have significant experience advising Commonwealth Government Departments in relation to their privacy obligations and practices under the Privacy Act. We have conducted numerous Privacy Impact Assessments and provided complex privacy advice for various Departments. GL personnel are considered experts in privacy and data security and are routinely engaged for our privacy expertise. This experience allows us to be a trusted advisor with a thorough and working knowledge of the complexities faced by the Commonwealth.

GL are well versed in the Commonwealth policies and legislation. Our team provide comprehensive and practical advice, including managing conflicts of interest, as part of delivering our probity and procurement services. GL has developed key documents which we regularly use when engaged to provide probity advisory services for our numerous government clients, including briefing packs, probity plans, probity registers, evaluation plans and communication plans. 

GL are passionate about building capacity and leaving tangible benefits, such as templates and advice, for our clients to use again after our engagement ends. 

A&P Advisory are an established advisory company focused on the provision of internal audit, risk management, assurance and governance services. We are based in Perth and have a flexible resourcing model that allows personnel to be deployed in Perth and across Australia.

We have extensive global experience and have a proven track record of executing high quality work within budget and on schedule. We are passionate, dedicated professionals that focus on delivery. We do not sell services that are not required. Our focus is on applying our knowledge and experience to help entity’s achieve their objectives

A&P Advisory have delivered over 100 engagements in the past 5 years with State/Territory Governments and large corporate organisations.

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.

At Prominence, we believe in the power of human-centred management consulting. With  21+ years’ experience, we are more than a service provider, we are your trusted partner. Our team of high-calibre, multidisciplinary consultants are ready to deliver tailored pragmatic advice with a sharp focus on your organisational and operational needs.

We deliver solutions across federal, state and local government in our core services areas of: strategy and governance – supporting decision-making and accountability; people, performance and culture – enhancing workplace dynamics for high performance; and project and commercial Advisory – delivering project management, risk planning and market insights.

Prominence is quality assured to ISO 9001:2015.

The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive university, with a reputation for innovative and collaborative knowledge production, translation and implementation. UON offers a diverse base of skills and experience in research design and methodology (both cross-sectional and longitudinal), including quantitative data collection (e.g. surveys, linked data); research project management; data management; data analysis, synthesis and interpretation; evaluation methods; qualitative data collection (e.g. focus groups); paper and online survey development and design; longitudinal and cross-sectional analysis; and peer review and critical appraisal of research methods, design, and interpretation. 

UON also has a strong track record of research excellence in health, particularly women’s health family, domestic and sexual violence; child abuse and adversity; reproductive health; maternal morbidity and mortality; health behaviours; health service use; physical health; and mental health. Longstanding relationships between UON and the Australian Government Departments of Health and Aged Care (e.g. through funding the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health) and Social Services demonstrate UON’s capacity to deliver quality research that is relevant and responsive to policy priorities. 

At TMS Consulting, we believe that All Organisations are Human™, a philosophy that drives our commitment to helping clients elevate their performance across every aspect of people and culture. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the complexities of leading and managing in today’s ever-changing business environment. We don’t just consult; we partner with our clients to seamlessly integrate engagement outcomes with their overall business strategies, ensuring alignment with their long-term goals.

Since our founding in 2006, we’ve grown into a dynamic SME, offering a comprehensive suite of consulting services designed to boost organisational capability, develop impactful leaders, strengthen cohesive teams, manage transformative change, and shape thriving cultures. At TMS, we are more than just solutions providers—we are trusted partners who immerse ourselves in our clients' businesses, tackling strategic and operational challenges with expertise and insight.

Our team includes specialists in organisational psychology, human resources, and organisational development, alongside seasoned change managers, coaches, and facilitators. We collaborate with all levels of government across Australia, unlocking potential and driving performance to new heights.

Freeform, is a strategic market research consultancy.  We specialise in service based industries, Government and social enterprises, delivering a mix of CX research, communications testing, segmentation and personas, and deep dive research projects to better help clients understand what makes their customers tick.  We leverage the latest marketing science, along with cutting edge tools, to deliver fast, robust and thorough insights.  What separates us from many research companies is our relentless focus on the strategic outcomes.  We don't get lost in observations but focus on the impact and how clients can really leverage the data to greatest effect.

Our consulting services are provided by Professors Stephen Satchell and Graham Partington. We have over fifty years’ experience in finance, economics and econometrics. Our experience involves consulting, together with teaching, and researching at universities around the world including Cambridge University and the University of Sydney. We have coauthored and also edited many books on finance and published over three hundred research papers. Our consulting experience covers reports to government entities, corporates and financial institutions, either in an advisory capacity or as an expert witness. That advice has involved corporate finance, particularly valuation and the cost of capital, dividend imputation, forest valuation, asset pricing, financial econometrics, quantitative finance, risk measurement, and asset management by investment funds.

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.

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multidisciplinary expertise and experience.

On infrastructure projects, HKA can assist in designing organisational change with a strategic review that will quickly establish your organisation’s capability, capacity and maturity, while identifying areas for improvement and recommending improvement plans. We proactively manage change programmes and understand the importance of stakeholder engagement and communications to support transformational change, and we can help you define the likely long-term impacts and identify the risks and opportunities.

HKA’s forensic accountants and valuers have an accomplished track record in the calculation of economic damages, asset valuations, insurance claims and investigations. Our experts consult and testify on a wide range of engagements before courts, arbitration tribunals and regulatory boards worldwide. We consult on behalf of listed and private companies, government agencies, advising both claimants and respondents, and across all industries.

HKA provides expert capability at the right time to inform effective decision-making. Our people are creative and analytical problem-solvers who are geared to ensuring sustainable, world-class outcomes for our clients.

Established in 2015, IPS Management Consultants is an award-winning Aboriginal-owned management consulting business providing professional services to Federal and State Governments, corporations, small businesses and communities. 
We passionately embrace opportunities to create meaningful pathways for First Nations communities and businesses, along with our committed advocacy to drive strategies that deliver economic independence for First Nations’ people. IPS has over 60 employees across Australia, and 26% of our workforce are First Nations people. Full details of our services: https://www.ipsau.com.au

The Centre for International Economics (CIE) is an independent research and data analysis firm that has operated for over 30 years. We use quantitative and qualitative techniques to provide sound evidence-based advice that supports practical decision making.

We work across a broad range of fields including infrastructure evaluation, health, social services, education, skills, water, environment, disaster resilience adaptation, investment strategy, landuse planning. 

Our areas of expertise include: 

• Economic Appraisal, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulatory Impact Statements 
• Impact Analysis, CGE economywide modelling 
• Program and policy design and evaluation
• Business Case development
• Statistical modelling, AI
• Spatial GIS analysis, data visualisation, advanced Excel modelling
• Non-market valuation and choice modelling
• Surveys and stakeholder consultation.

We use a range of tools for data analysis including Stata, R, Python, as well as, spatial and visualisation tools (e.g. QGIS, PowerBI). We build advanced Excel models which are transferred to clients for their ongoing use. 

We focus on providing high quality practical analysis, delivered in a timely manner, with senior team members actively involved in all aspects of project delivery. We work closely with clients to ensure that the analysis is transparent and clearly understood which supports building client capacity.

Citi Australia is the preeminent banking partner for corporate, commercial, investor, and public sector clients, with extensive cross-border and cross-product capabilities.

Our market leading corporate advisory team is trusted by private and public sector clients on their largest and most complex corporate situations, acting as a trusted advisor to Boards, management and key stakeholders. 

Underpinning Citi Australia’s success in the advisory business is the expertise built from advising clients on landmark public and private market mergers and acquisitions and capital market transactions, bolstered by Citi’s unrivalled global coverage and product networks in key regions.

Citi Australia has extensive experience across shareholder activism, government privatisations and capital market tactics across takeovers and activist campaigns supported by full-service investment banking capabilities including equity and debt capital markets offerings.

Citi’s dedicated Australian Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team has a strong track record and deep experience in serving public sector clients on various corporate advisory, ratings advisory, capital structuring, scoping studies, and government advisory engagements.