SOUTH ARM ADVISORY
About South Arm Advisory
South Arm Advisory is a management advisory, public policy and business strategy consultancy based in Hobart, Tasmania that takes pride in working with you, wherever you are, to create simple, elegant solutions to complex policy and organisational problems. South Arm Advisory specialises in strategic planning, risk management, public policy development, and helping businesses successfully navigate government funding processes, such as grant applications, and preparation of investment ready business cases.
Philosophy
Credentials
Together we can create elegant, practical solutions for business leadership, strategy development, funding submissions, risk management challenges, business restructures, or interim management requirements. When management problems seem overwhelming or insoluble I can partner with you to bring order to chaos.
South Arm Advisory delivers services consistent with a shibui (渋い) ethos, a Japanese concept that translates loosely as understated, refined, and quietly excellent. You can therefore expect:
Understated excellence — high quality without overt display or self-promotion
Refined simplicity — stripped-back operational design and strategy that avoids unnecessary complexity
Enduring value — decisions and outputs that improve with time rather than chasing short-term trends
Subtle sophistication — depth and nuance that become more apparent with closer engagement.
Whether you require an independent review or assessment or you want someone to work side-by-side with you or your staff in your business, South Arm Advisory is here to help.
I have over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles, including as the CEO of both Infrastructure Tasmania and Keystone Tasmania, management of high-profile public policy development and national regulatory reform implementation projects, establishment of major businesses, Project Director for establishment of the New Bridgewater Bridge project, and leading organisation restructures in a range of different environments. South Arm Advisory is uniquely placed to provide you with expert advice and services informed by first-hand executive management and public policy experience.
For more details about my professional experience please connect via my LinkedIn page here.
Services
Comprehensive advisory and management solutions for government, not-for-profit and commercial businesses.
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Public Policy Advisory
I facilitate robust strategic frameworks that align organisational goals with long-term market dynamics, your operating environment and regulatory requirements and that enable measurable operational alignment throughout your organisation.
My organisational risk services are designed to enable continuous business improvement through integration of operational planning and risk reporting to ensure risk management is established or maintained as a core part of your business.
I provide expert guidance on public policy development, implementation, and evaluation, with a sound understanding of political, governance, social, economic and regulatory context.
Project Establishment
Business Case Development
Interim Executive Management
I can establish your administrative or capital project, including project governance, project plan, project risk management, communications strategy, procurement strategy and provide ongoing Project Director services if required.
I will work with you and your stakeholders to develop investment-ready business cases for grant funding or investment attraction, supported by extensive professional networks to access any other specialist expertise required.
I can work within your business to perform interim CEO or other senior executive management roles to help plan and/or lead an organisation restructure - or alternatively temporarily perform the duties of an essential management role while the position is getting filled.
Let's Talk
Do you need assistance with strategic planning?
Are you wondering why your corporate strategy is not translating into operations?
Are you concerned about your corporate risk management process and reporting systems?
Do you need specialist resources to manage a new public policy project?
Do you need an investment business case or project established and not sure where to begin?
Reach out to arrange a no obligation in-person discussion.
Problem solved.
strategic insights,
elegant solutions