Public sector transformation with a different mindset.
Public sector organisations are constantly seeking to deliver more with less. Balancing competing stakeholder interests, funding priorities and delivering sustainable improvement is critical. This requires careful consideration of factors, such as the required scale of change and risk appetite.
As departments, agencies and other public sector enterprises strive to improve efficiency and deliver better outcomes, our approach can assist by driving rapid and focused improvement of cultural, financial, and operational productivity.
How we can help you
We provide commercially focused and strategic advisory services.
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This may include business and corporate plan reviews, financial analysis and forecast reviews, the implementation of complex program management offices and functions and third party contract support.
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Our work can include financial forecast and modeling, cost-out identification and implementation, cash flow and working capital optimisation and workforce engagement.
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We help organisations to understand their internal culture and how best to align internal functions to support the overarching strategy. Activities can include developing a labour framework aligned to financial objectives.
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We review and improve processes, policies and procedures and develop detailed ground up budgets and forecasts, design and implement procurement controls to rapidly reduce spending, including support functions such as team structuring, organisational controls and management and risk reporting.
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We redesign and implement changes to key internal functions and processes to better align with organisational strategy. We manage improvement through regular performance meetings centred around clear and measurable KPIs, structured reporting and engagement.
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We leverage our extensive experience with complex stakeholder management at all levels (including government, financial, political and media) helping guide organisations through sensitive and high‑risk transformations.
Our experience
We bring an evidence-based approach to our work with a strong emphasis on action and results.
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National Broadband Network
NBN Co. is rolling out Australia's NBN, with 6,300 staff, $1.8 billion HY20 revenue and over 100 service providers. NBN Co. was over budget and behind deadlines. A strategic assessment of rollout costs, time and cost to complete and organisational restructuring options was required.
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Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is South Australia's largest healthcare network with circa 13,300 staff, five hospitals and a $1.8 billion annual budget. CALHN was an organisation in systemic distress, forecasting a $274 million FY19 budget overrun.
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Defence Housing Australia
DHA is a Commonwealth Government Business Enterprise that provides accommodation to Australian Defence Force members and their families. DHA required a rethink of its strategy and structure and an assessment of its forecast financial performance and risk management framework.
