Our values -
it’s who we are

Iceni’s values are our guiding light, forming our charter, driving our decisions, and shaping the way we work with our clients. Most importantly, they’re how we express our common purpose.

Public good

We work exclusively with organisations who work on behalf of the community. Public good in action.

Public good in action

  • We work with for-purpose organisations.

  • We only work on projects that deliver public good.

  • We approach every situation with integrity and purpose.

What it looks like

  • We are passionate - a visible and infectious drive to deliver great outcomes.

  • We are positive - using personal influence for the greater good.

  • We are courageous - the desire to be bold and make a real difference.

Equity

We promote diversity of thought and equal opportunities.

Equity in action

  • We recognise the difference between equality and equity.  

  • We invest in training and education for our staff, to build mindful, empathy
    and compassion.

  • We advocate for social justice. As a company borne out of issues of inequality, we do not stand for injustice against groups disadvantaged by society.

  • We promote diversity of thought and equal opportunity through inclusive policies, processes and programs.

  • We encourage using personal and lived experience to bring value to our work.

  • We believe in and advocate for equal rights for women, LGBTQI and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and all other communities.

What it looks like

  • We are respectful – treating everyone we meet with respect and compassion.

  • We are human first – encouraging our staff and our clients to be themselves and be mindful that we are all human at the end of the day.  

Outcomes focus

We navigate through complexity, to achieve the tangible

Outcomes focus in action

  • We share information openly so we can all contribute.

  • We are agile and adopt a fail-fast approach.

  • We keep our promises and actively seek feedback.

  • We think beyond contract deliverables to how we can add value.

  • We recognise and reward ‘above and beyond’ effort.

  • We continually grow and develop our organisational maturity.

What it looks like

  • We are growth-oriented - driven by the core belief that we can always grow.

  • We are entrepreneurial - with the ability to identify and seize opportunities.

  • We are creative - thinking outside the parameters of the situation to connect even the most obscure dots.

  • We take pride - placing a personal stake in what we do.

Collectivism

We believe the most creative ideas are born from collaboration

Collectivism in action

  • We are proactive in engaging with each other and with our clients and networks to deliver a better end outcome.

  • We use a strengths-based, and positive approach to provoke, ask questions and challenge.

  • We partner with like-minded organisations and individuals and have a diverse network to call upon to work through complex problems.

  • We work towards the success of the team not the success of the individual - we do not encourage competitive behaviour.

What it looks like

  • We’re a village – cooperating to deliver outcomes that benefit us all.

  • We are curious – a genuine interest in listening to and understanding different perspectives.

One team

We work from within our client’s team and build capability as our legacy

One team in action

  • We pool the collective experience of our people to decide a course of action.

  • We immerse ourselves in our client’s problems and support them from behind.

  • We prioritise capability uplift – we do what’s best for the project or program, not just what’s best for our financial interests.

  • We are mindful of each other’s needs, well-being and workload – including our clients.

What it looks like

  • We are adaptable – with the ability to work flexibly and proactively with different styles.

  • We are cognisant – that the environment we work in is always changing and can pivot as needed.

  • We find joy – in working in a motivated and talented team.

How we put our values into action

Our values form the basis of our policies.

Our values are written into our offering, management systems and guidelines.

We have a Values Committee, whose role is to ensure our values work plan is integrated in everything we do.

Our values work plan -

Philanthropy

We are committed to giving back to the communities we live and work in, with our values guiding our philanthropy.

Diversity, equity & inclusion

We embrace diversity and equity and are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, lived experiences and worldviews.

Sustainability

We are passionate about caring for our planet - being conscious of sustainability as a business and promoting sustainable outcomes in our work.

Allyship

We are committed to advancing reconciliation and aim to promote education, action and respect internally and in the work we deliver.

Wellbeing

We put the well-being of our staff front of mind and foster a culture of wellness to support and empower our employees and their families.