State Government and Public Service Consulting Partners in Australian public sector progress State and territory governments in Australia are responsible for delivering many of the services that directly impact the lives of citizens—education, health, housing, transport, justice, sustainability, infrastructure, and economic development. As demands for these state government services continue to grow, governments must balance fiscal pressures with the need for innovation, transparency, and trust.State agencies face increasing scrutiny around how programs are designed, delivered and governed. To meet these expectations, they require robust assurance, mature project and portfolio management (P3M), and clear lines of accountability. From integrity reviews to uplift in digital capability and grants management, transformation must be both outcomes-driven and risk-aware.At Protiviti, our state government consultants understand the unique operating models, regulatory frameworks and community expectations that shape state-level decision making. Our state government consulting solutions help governments modernise core services, manage complex portfolios, and deliver with confidence. Whether improving delivery of essential services or strengthening risk, compliance and governance capabilities, we work alongside state leaders to build trusted, effective public outcomes. What we do Our services Our approach Sectors we serve Leadership Insights Our state government specialists are ready to address your unique needs in these areas: 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 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 Files Controls advisory Access deep expertise related to all-things controls, whether to support internal audit, audit-readiness, compliance, or regulatory objectives. Design, implement, and run control testing program and embed the control-mindset into everything an organisation does. Pro Document Consent Operational resilience Strengthen the resilience of public sector operations through a comprehensive testing program that builds on existing continuity measures, including emergency planning, IT disaster recovery, and cyber incident response. Our expertise spans the four core domains of operational resilience – organisational, technological,... Pro Document Folder Data privacy 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. graph Data analytics Data is a vital asset in the public sector, but its growing volume brings new challenges. Our data analytics services help government organisations manage and protect their data, break down silos, and unlock insights that improve decision-making, enhance performance, and mitigate risk. Pro System Security Cybersecurity As digital adoption accelerates, our cybersecurity services help government bodies turn cyber risk into a strategic advantage; protecting systems, data, and services at every level. We assess, design, and implement tailored solutions that strengthen cyber resilience, enabling secure public sector growth in an evolving ... Cloud Realise the full potential of cloud technology with services designed to align with government objectives and drive transformation. From strategic planning and migration to implementation and ongoing management, our end-to-end cloud consulting helps public sector organisations modernise operations, improve efficiency, ... Our approach We work with state departments and local government consultants across Australia to deliver modern, secure, and high-performing public services. From health and education to justice, environment, climate and energy, social services, transport, and communities, these organisations face increasing pressure to modernise technology, strengthen cyber resilience, and demonstrate accountability.Protiviti brings deep capability across the full spectrum of public sector transformation — from strategy and governance to internal audit, cyber uplift, and digital enablement. Whether it’s leading major technology programs, assessing cyber maturity, embedding enterprise risk frameworks, or providing hands-on support for critical reforms, we help state government leaders deliver with confidence, integrity, and impact. Sectors we serve Image Social services Image Health and aged care Image Education Image Treasury and Finance Image Environment and sustainability Image Infrastructure Image Transport Image Communities and justice Image Regulators 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 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 Garran Duncan With over 30 years of internal and risk management experience, Garran's focus is driving the practice forward and building a firm that incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.As a founding director of Protiviti Australia at its formation ... 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 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 ... 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