Consulting Matters Feb-Mar 2023

Consulting Matters Feb-Mar 2023

FROM THE CEO

Collaboration nation | Jonathan Cartledge - CEO

Welcome to our first issue of Consulting Matters for 2023. We have refreshed the format and content to share news and views that Consult Australia members won’t find anywhere else.

I’ve been travelling the country to meet with Consult Australia members over the last few months – and while each state has its own story, one common theme is clear. There is a degree of comfort around how the next six months will play out, but far more uncertainty for the second half of 2023.

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Collaboration nation | Jonathan Cartledge - CEO

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Federal Budget submission

Aligning our solutions to the government’s priority for a strong resilient economy.

Our submission explores how industry and government can collaborate to address key challenges facing members and the economy.

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Our new SA & NT Manager

Meet Matt Williams, supporting members in SA & NT.

Since joining the team, Matt has already had productive engagements with SA Minister for Infrastructure and other vital stakeholders.

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Review of Payment Times

Our direct advocacy for small business members on payment times.

As former minister Dr Craig Emerson reviews the federal Payment Times Reporting Act, our Head of Policy and Government Relations Kristy Eulenstein raises the real concerns of small consultancies.

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PEOPLE & MOVEMENTS

Ashburner Francis looks to the future with new appointments

National engineering firm Ashburner Francis has appointed six new associates and welcomed BCA Consultants into the business as it looks to the future with a focus on renewables and energy transition.

Inclusive cities high on Arup’s agenda as Tessa Knox-Grant is appointed Sustainable Transport Australasia Lead

Arup has bolstered its team of senior city planners and designers, with the appointment of Tessa Knox-Grant, former Executive Director at Transport for NSW. She joins Arup as Sustainable Transport Lead in Australasia.

Engineering firm Pritchard Francis strengthen its strategic team with Alex Coghlan joining as Project Director – Strategic Delivery

Based in Pritchard Francis' Perth office, Alex Coghlan brings over 25 years’ experience in consulting, contracting and project management. Alex will be driving strategic delivery within the firm's busy Defence sector.

HDR bolsters education and science sector with hires and promotions following significant project wins

Architecture and design firm HDR has strengthened its education and science sector capabilities with several hires and internal promotions following significant project wins – and as part of the practice’s commitment to learning, development and diversity in the industry.

Five tips to jump-start your engineering firm’s innovation

Business and innovation planning are vital to future success. But you can’t invest in every plan. So how do you pick the right strategy for your engineering firm?

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Opening new doors to global skills

Queensland faces a shortfall of around 8,000 engineers, scientists and architects in 2023. This places the delivery of the state’s public infrastructure pipeline at risk. But a new Consult Australia guide can help employers tap into the talent of a large and often overlooked workforce.

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Great advice and lessons learnt from when I started my consultancy

What I wish I knew… Geoff Thompson shares lessons learnt from his over 27 years running a small consulting civil and structural engineering practice.

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Secrets to success: How to attract and retain top talent

Finding skilled, capable, and motivated staff has become an increasing challenge for Australian businesses, with the labour market at its tightest since the 1970s. What are the push and pull factors for candidates who have the pick of the market?

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