Government and Public Service Consulting Firm Create a better future with responsive and tailored solutions to the most complex challenges facing government entities Across Australia, government departments and agencies are responsible for delivering essential services, supporting economic growth, protecting national and community interests, and maintaining public infrastructure. In doing so, they face significant challenges— demonstrating high standards of governance and performance, effectively managing complex and unique risks, safeguarding sensitive data, managing large-scale reforms, preventing fraud and misconduct, and meeting the rising expectations of citizens.Federal government and state governments must also navigate evolving policy priorities, compliance obligations, and scrutiny around the value and impact of public spending. The need for transparent decision-making, mature program delivery, and integrity-led transformation has never been greater. Protiviti, a government consulting firm in Australia, understands the unique landscape of Australian public administration. Our public sector consulting engagements are tailored to government needs, combining deep local insight with specialist expertise and practical, end-to-end solutions. We support government leaders across Australia to deliver confidently, govern effectively, and create measurable public value. What we do Our services Sectors we serve Leadership Insights Our government consulting experts are ready to work closely with you to provide tailored solutions in: Pro Briefcase Internal audit Our strategic internal audit sourcing models in Australia deliver specialised talent, proven methodology, and innovative technology to meet the evolving needs of internal audit functions ranging from full outsourced solutions and delivery centres to tactical staff-augmentation. Pro Building office Organisational planning and development Drive agency transformation through business strategy improvement, change management, business performance reviews, and business continuity planning. performance management, and workforce capabilities. We provide expert guidance business process reengineering, and disaster recovery to improve operational efficiency. Pro Document Consent Corporate governance & strategy Strengthen your corporate governance with Protiviti by optimising board performance, evaluating governance structures, and ensuring policy compliance. Assess strategic objectives, conduct process reviews, and implement fraud prevention strategies to enhance decision-making, transparency, and accountability. Pro Document Files Portfolio program and project management Build and optimise your portfolio project, program and portfolio management (P3M) functions for successful project and business outcomes with Protiviti. Select appropriate tools, resources and people to plan and organise a project to execute on deliverables through a well-managed scope and schedule. Pro Document Stack Procurement and probity Build and optimise your portfolio project, program and portfolio management (P3M) functions for successful project and business outcomes with Protiviti. Select appropriate tools, resources and people to plan and organise a project to execute on deliverables through a well-managed scope and schedule. Pro Document Folder Privacy advice and assurance Deliver expert guidance on privacy risk, compliance, and information handling aligned with the Privacy Act and Australian Government frameworks. Support the design, implementation, and assessment of privacy programs, impact assessments, and controls. Pro Location Globe Risk management Protiviti Australia helps government assess risk and develop tech-enabled solutions to manage risk in an agile manner and minimise potential losses. From risk program design, to independent reviews and assurance, we ensure continuous monitoring and improvement. Pro Document Prossonal Project / Program assurance Provide independent, risk-focused assurance over complex projects and programs in Australia, ensuring they stay on track to deliver outcomes. Assess governance, risk management, delivery effectiveness, and control maturity across the lifecycle to increase stakeholder confidence and reduce delivery risk. Who we serve Federal government Through the assurance, transformation and uplift of people, processes, and platforms, we help Australian Government departments, agencies and Government Business Entities deliver transparent, secure, modern, and citizen-centered services. Our federal government consulting services are designed to support national priorities—enhancing program delivery, strengthening governance, improving performance and embedding digital and operational capability across portfolios. We work closely with the Australian Public Service to improve performance, enable compliance, and deliver valuable outcomes that reflect the expectations of government, Parliament, and the Australian public.Protiviti Australia are on the Whole of Australian Government Management Advisory Services Panel, Australian Government Digital Marketplace Panel and Australian National Audit Office Professional and Associated Services Panel. State government State governments across Australia are responsible for delivering essential public services including health, education, transport, justice, infrastructure and community support. These services are under increasing pressure to modernise, manage risk effectively, and deliver value in an environment of rising public expectations and fiscal constraint.Protiviti works with state departments, agencies and state-owned or funded corporations strengthen governance, uplift capability, and embed secure, fit-for-purpose solutions. Our public sector consulting services span digital transformation, internal audit, cyber uplift, and program assurance—tailored to the specific challenges and mandates of each jurisdiction. We’ve helped the New South Wales Government, Victorian Government, Queensland Government, ACT Government and governments in other states and territories deliver services that are accountable, resilient, and aligned to the needs of their communities. Leadership Rich Turley Rich is a managing director with over 20 years’ experience in assurance, audit, risk, and compliance management. He leads major internal audit, risk and compliance management engagements for various ASX-listed companies and major government agencies. He is a leader in ... Learn More Gihan Mallawaarachchi Gihan is a highly experienced public sector consultant with 18 years of professional services expertise in the provision of assurance, program and project management, probity and strategy consulting services to Australian Government entities. Gihan has a proven ... Learn More Anthony Hodgkinson Anthony is a director with more than 30 years' experience delivering forensic (fraud and corruption control and fraud risk management) services. He is Protiviti’s forensic leader for Asia-Pacific and manages the delivery of all forensic engagements throughout the region ... Learn More Shane Silva Shane is an accomplished managing director based in Sydney, leading the data governance and technology assurance practices. With a career spanning more than 16 years in the professional services industry, Shane is recognised for his exceptional expertise and proficiency ... Learn More Elly Maddy Elly provides internal audit services to Victorian and federal government departments and agencies, the healthcare and education sectors. Elly is known for her innovative problem-solving approach and for providing her clients with new approaches to their operational ... Learn More Lauren Brown Lauren is the country lead for 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 member and ... Learn More Featured insights BLOGS Julie Bishop: Find a way to build a better world The challenges facing governments around the world, including Australia, are immense and growing. Leaders in both the public and private sector need to evaluate the risks and take the necessary steps to begin to solve the unprecedented problems they... PODCAST NSW Health Pathology CEO: Patient empowerment, AI, Big Data are trends to watch in healthcare In this VISION by Protiviti podcast, we welcome Vanessa Janissen, CEO of New South Wales Health Pathology, where she leads Australia’s largest public pathology and forensic science service. Employing more than 5,000 people, NSW Health Pathology... PODCAST NSW Chief Data Scientist Ian Opperman on ways we’ll use the metaverse in future VISION by Protivitiinterviews Dr. Ian Oppermann, the New South Wales Government’s Chief Data Scientist working within the Department of Customer Service and expert on the future impact of technology on society, about how we’ll use the metaverse... PODCAST Anglicare Sydney CEO on AI, housing and critical issues facing governments In this VISION by Protiviti interview, Simon Miller, CEO of Anglicare Sydney, a nonprofit organisation that offers services for seniors, families and individuals in need, from food and housing to mental health and family care, sits down with... WHITEPAPER Australia’s Critical Infrastructure Act Reforms — A Positive Step in Strengthening Industry-wide Resilience The existing Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act), which requires owners and operators to take steps to safeguard defined critical infrastructure assets, has recently been amended to broaden the scope of industry sectors. This has... SURVEY Disruptors see the world differently Disruptive change is happening, and more is coming. Is your organisation ready to seize the moment? Our results, based on a global survey of more than 1,800 board members and C-suite executives, reveal that organisations globally and in Australia... SURVEY Internal Auditing Around the World® Studying the cosmos has transformed our understanding of how planets, stars and galaxies form, and revealed deeper insights into the fundamental nature of the universe. Astrophysicists and cosmologists pursue this knowledge, in effect, by looking... SURVEY From AI to Cyber - Deconstructing a Complex Technology Risk Landscape Protiviti’s global internal audit survey 2024 highlights the challenges and technology risk trends faced by internal auditors worldwide. Download the report. Previous Article Pagination Next Article A Healthcare Giant's Journey to Evaluate Risk, Strengthen Data Use Licensing Agreements with Third-Party Vendors Organisations should regularly monitor obligations and compliance within their third-party contract universe. Read More Will quantum computing be a game changer for governments? In this Interview, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Konstantinos Karagiannis, Protiviti’s Director of Quantum Computing Services, to discuss quantum’s impact on the future of government, where the U.S. stacks up with the rest of the world, and how encryption and protecting sensitive and classified information will be paramount in the quantum era. Watch now Resource backfill, technology and process change drive state procurement improvements Many institutions in the public sector are faced with improving the efficiency and responsiveness of their services and operations to better serve stakeholders and the public. High turnover and lengthy recruiting cycles are creating both a loss of tribal knowledge and an influx of inexperienced resources, leading to significant delays in day-to-day operations. Read more Find out more about our federal and state government services.
