Governance and Assurance
A $2 billion program focused on one of Australia's most significant natural wonders.
1 and One Consulting was engaged to evaluate and enhance governance for a landmark multi-billion dollar environmental initiative. Working across jurisdictions with government, non-government organisations and corporate partners, we helped optimise the delivery of vital ecological restoration and protection measures for this globally significant natural asset.
Program evaluation
We conducted a thorough evaluation of the program’s effectiveness, efficiency, and impact, providing insights to guide future investments and strategies.
Governance review
Our team performed an in-depth analysis of existing governance structures, identifying strengths and areas for enhancement.
Project health checks
We carried out health checks on 14 diverse projects within the program, assessing their performance and alignment with overall objectives.
Stakeholder engagement
We facilitated discussions with key stakeholders to gather insights and promote buy-in for proposed changes.
Business operations analysis
We examined operational processes, identifying increased efficiency and effectiveness opportunities.
Deliverables
Our multidisciplinary team produced several key outputs, all of which aimed to be easily actioned by our Australian Government client, providing a clear pathway to improving program delivery:
- Program evaluation report
- Internal governance review with actionable recommendations
- Implementation plan for new governance and assurance arrangements
- Suite of project health check assessments
- Recommendations for business operations improvements
- Bespoke assurance framework and risk management tools.
Outcomes
The benefits of our project included:
- Enhanced strategic oversight through the establishment of a high-level steering committee
- Improved evaluation and reporting mechanisms to track progress and outcomes more effectively
- Strengthened risk management practices across the $2 billion portfolio
- Greater clarity on roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders
- Streamlined business operations to maximize the impact of program investments
- A more robust assurance process to ensure program objectives are met.
Our frameworks support the Australian Government in safeguarding the nation's most precious natural assets.
Our strategic evaluation and governance expertise helped strengthen this $2 billion environmental program’s foundations. Through tailored frameworks and recommendations, we supported the Australian Government in securing the long-term future of this vital natural asset.
Our People
Meet our team
Ed Fenech
Senior Consultant
Ed is an accomplished and polished product management professional. His practical and pragmatic approach adds value to leading the delivery of highly complex and sensitive projects. As a Scrum Master, he is an expert in translating strategy to concise tactical outputs, ensuring that delivery partners are aligned, and projects are delivered on time and within budget. He has managed the rollout of a data intelligence system from conception to business as usual for the Victorian government. Other projects include transforming service delivery models, data management systems and interactive online portals, eCommerce platforms, conducting system audits, coordinating training and system support.
John Burton
Principal Consultant
John is an expert in developing and implementing change strategies. He is also an internal and external stakeholder engagement, governance, and business development expert. Working across Commonwealth, State, and Local Government levels, John has held a wide range of senior government roles and specialist assignments in health care, public transport, customer service/contact centres, social policy, not-for-profit governance, and financial management sectors.
Dane Anderson
IT Security Officer/Consultant
With a career spanning over 15 years in the public sector, Dane has developed a reputation as a respected public sector and project management professional. He has proven success within operational, technical, and intelligence-focused roles where he has refined his self-driven approach informed by his integrity, respect, and authenticity values. Dane excels in translating highly technical information into plain English to support the implementation and uptake of new systems and is considered a subject matter expert in Intelligence Systems.
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