Education Consulting in Australia Building impactful educational organisations for a dynamic world Higher education organisations are charged with developing the talent for the next generation. Institutions are evaluating and implementing new programs and new models of instruction that are essential to address an increasingly diverse population of students. The ability to leverage technologies, including e-learning and in the classroom, is essential to success in innovating student experience and improving educational outcomes.At the same time, operational efficiency and effective governance in education have never been more important. Declining revenues caused by increasing discount rates and the need to effectively manage operating costs have put significant stress on many institutions.The educational institutions of the future must be well run and controlled, while effectively harnessing innovation to reimagine the educational experience.Protiviti provides higher education consulting services in Australia, supporting schools, universities and education providers to navigate increasing financial pressures, regulatory complexity, and evolving student expectations. What we do Our services Sectors we serve Leadership Insights Our higher education consulting services Pro Briefcase Cybersecurity We help you protect your most valuable data assets, respond to cybersecurity incidents, and maintain the privacy of your stakeholders’ data. Pro Building office Digital transformation We help you to transform your organisation and student experiences through use of the latest technologies, human-centred design, and process enhancements. Pro Document Consent Internal audit We help you build a well-controlled organisation, enabling you to deliver on your regulatory, risk management and operational objectives. Pro Rightmark Square Managed solutions We partner with you to manage any part of your technology, finance, or operations functions. We can scale to meet large scale challenges, driving performance and helping you to manage costs. Pro Document Stack Performance improvement We help you build impactful financial discipline and reporting, drive operational excellence, and manage change in your operations. Pro Location Globe Technology consulting From establishing strategy and implementing future state solutions to supporting ongoing delivery of service, we help you drive performance through agile design and implementation. Education consulting services across sectors Our team of higher education consulting professionals provide you with relevant insights and deliver a combination of strategic vision, proven expertise, and practical experience to help you improve performance, manage costs, and grow strategically for the future. Not-for-profit institutions Non-profit education institutions face unique challenges in balancing mission outcomes with financial sustainability. We help you build well-controlled, efficient operations, powered by the latest technologies, and focused on creating great experiences for your students. Innovate student experiences by optimising technology Public institutions We support public universities and government education institutions in Australia by helping you maximise your operational performance, manage risk, refine, and optimise the use of technology, and innovate student experiences. Innovate student experiences by optimising technology For-profit institutions For-profit educational institutions play an important role in the educational system, providing specialised education and creating opportunities for a wide range of students. We help you deliver meaningful and productive student experiences while operating with the efficiency and effectiveness of other for-profit organisations. Leadership Lauren Brown Lauren is the country lead for Protiviti Australia. With over 14 years' experience in governance, risk, and internal control, she specialises across multiple industries including health, higher education, government, consumer products, and energy. She is an active ... Learn More David McIntosh David is a managing director focused on audit, risk management and implementing robust control frameworks at Protiviti Australia. 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