Iceni’s breakdown of the 2022-23 Federal budget With the 2022 federal election looming, and polling indicating that the ALP maintains a strong two-party preferred lead over the LNP, many commentators were predicting a classic pre-election budget with lots of spending and cash handouts. And with the release of the budget by the Treasurer on Tuesday
Harry joined the Iceni tribe to offer top quality support to the broader team on various projects. He has settled in nicely and brings great energy to our meetings. Here we get to know a little more about Harry… What are you enjoying most about working for Iceni? The collaborative work style, and the close-knit
Iceni was thoroughly engaged in States of Mind yesterday, learning from eminent industry leaders about mental health in the public service. Presented by the IPAA ACT and thoughtfully facilitated by Ashley Hay of the Griffith Review, States of Mind reminds us all of the nuanced mental health considerations across the public service in the times
Wendy recently joined Iceni and hit the ground running on a very busy project with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE). Wendy is an experienced executive leader across philanthropic, advocacy and membership organisations. Skilled in corporate communications, management, community engagement, business development and strategic planning, she is a great asset to the
E-product stewardship in Australia Executive Summary ReportE-product stewardship in Australia Evidence Report The growth in Australia’s population and living standards has seen an increase in waste generation, including e-waste. The amount of e-waste is expected to continue to grow over the coming years, leading to increasing health and environmental impact concerns. The ‘E-product Stewardship in
Iceni are excited to welcome Sara Soutphommasane. Sara is a highly experienced policy maker and project manager with expertise in developing business cases, organisational and sector-specific strategies. A true collaborator, Sara has a strong track record in working with stakeholders across different governments and disciplines to develop pragmatic, impactful solutions. Sara has experience in diverse
We are very excited to welcome Nicoll Parton to our talented team in the role of Senior Manager. Nicoll is outcome focused with a proven track record in managing complex marketing and communications programs. A digital guru, she has previously designed an online research portal for industry specialists worldwide, analysed the Scottish fishing industry’s employment
Iceni is excited to welcome Angela Fiumara back to Iceni in the role of Associate Director. Angela is a highly skilled and accomplished leader with experience in a range of sectors and industries, including public sector, infrastructure, global resources, utilities, construction and energy. She brings specialist skills in stakeholder engagement, communications and corporate reputation management
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 provides an opportunity for us to #ChooseToChallenge. At Iceni, we help forge a gender equal world and celebrate women’s achievements through our work. Gender equality is a core value and our team actively support women succeed, both professionally and personally. Iceni, which recently celebrated its fifth birthday, was established by
Iceni’s passion for gender equality and enabling women to reach their full potential – professionally and personally – sits at the core of our business. We strive to work with clients to deliver public good outcomes and champion diversity in the workplace, including women’s workforce participation. That is why we established the Iceni Sub-Fund of
Transitioning to a more integrated strategy and organisational maturity requires leaders to bring together the key elements of the operating model, such as governance, processes, capabilities, infrastructure, technology, services and partners. When these elements do not align with the new approach, cracks appear, cultural change is hampered, and strategies fail to deliver. An Australian Government
‘We are intentionally supporting our clients in a more positive and impactful way to rebuild their strategies in a post-COVID19 world.’ – Georgina Legoe, Iceni Partner, as she reflects on Iceni’s five-year journey and lessons for survival. It’s safe to say 2020 is a year like no other. The experience of bushfires, floods and a global
Australian workplaces have been told to prepare for staff return as governments ease Coronavirus restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the disease. The staged approach aims to have Australia ‘working again’ by July 2020. What will this mean for the public service who has largely transitioned, ready or not, to working from home and
Happy International Women’s Day! Welcome to Part 2 of 8 Things You Can Do to Make a Positive Impact on Gender Equality Today, a continuation of Part 1 International Women’s Day 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual. Change isn’t just about the front-page stories, legal battles or policy reforms, it’s about our individual actions, conversations, behaviours
An equal world is an enabled world. Gender equality is essential for our businesses and communities to thrive. While we may have made progress towards an equal society, there is more that can be done. In Australia, men and women do not receive equal pay for equal work. The national gender pay gap has remained
The success of an assignment often hinges on a strong client-relationship. But sometimes it happens… despite good intentions and best efforts things aren’t going quite right. So what can you do to rescue the situation and protect the client-relationship, as well as your own sanity? Here are some key ways to rescue a tricky client-relationship
How do you get a newly formed team to work together smoothly and with purpose? Or how do you rescue a team that has gone off track? These questions are often faced by managers especially after an organisational restructure. Getting a team on track involves many aspects including: Pulling together diverse individuals into a cohesive
Great employers care about their teams and try to make their work environments as stimulating, productive and secure as possible. But it’s important to not overlook the impact that the trip to and from work has on staff well-being. Battles with traffic and congestion, as well as the challenges and cost of parking can leave
By the time we deliver this project, will it be outdated? With the accelerating pace of change, future-proofing social infrastructure is an increasingly complex proposition. With such investments ranging anywhere from millions to billions of taxpayers’ money, getting it wrong can be very painful. The common consensus is that we need flexibility to respond to
Our Finance and Operations Manager, relied on to drive the day to day operations of our rapidly growing business, Petra brings a calm and sensible approach to running process efficiencies across finance, HR and business development. She is a highly organised multi-skilled manager with a history of account management & system implementation roles…
It was a great start to the day. All the parties agreed on what they wanted from their time together – a range of detailed options with pros and cons for the way ahead. It wasn’t quite that simple. Knowing where you want to go is great but the road to an…
We would like to introduce to you one of our highly appreciated team members Vera Fiala. Vera is a senior leader with extensive capability in inspiring teams to perform at their best and executing strategies in complex environments. With post-graduate degrees in engineering and business and qualifications in organisational coaching, she brings strong…
Iceni is proud to announce that our team member Karl Stafford was instrumental in the implementation of the contactless payment trial for Transport for NSW. Karl briefed NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance last Monday before the press announcement. The trial will allow customers to tap on and off Sydney Harbour Ferries and Light Rail using
We’re proud to have been appointed to the Infrastructure Advisory Services Panel for provision of Infrastructure Project Services run by The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD). We look forward to participating in this panel and adding value wherever we can.
Iceni is pleased to announce that we have been successfully accepted onto the Defence Support Services (DSS) Panel established by the Department of Defence – Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). CASG is the premier program management, logistics, procurement and engineering services group in Defence. Their ongoing success will be strengthened by industry partners understanding
No, not the latest obscure comic book hero to hit the big screen. The ‘Black Hat’ plays devils advocate, critically examining a technical approach, challenging operational plans and assumptions, and scrutinising financial forecasts. OK, I know that’s not maybe as glamorous as a comic book hero, but the ‘Black Hat’ is an unsung hero
Definition of X-Factor “a hard to describe variable in a given situation that could have the most significant impact on the outcome” Does the following sound familiar? Planning Teams develop ‘blue sky’ concepts with admirable objectives. Then Development Teams are tasked with addressing the major uncertainties and turning the concept into something operable. Delivery Teams
I was privileged to be invited by Health Infrastructure to an event organised in recognition of International women’s day. The Australian British Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast during which there was a panel discussion focusing on STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The event was inspired by the fact that Australia needs to