Education Building impactful educational organisations for a dynamic world Higher education organisations are charged with developing the talent for the next generation. Institutions are evaluating and implementing new programmes and new models of instruction that are essential to address an increasingly diverse population of students. The ability to leverage technologies, including e-learning and in the classroom, is essential to success in innovating student experience and improving educational outcomes.At the same time, operational efficiency and effective governance in education have never been more important. Declining revenues caused by increasing discount rates and the need to effectively manage operating costs have put significant stress on many institutions.The educational institutions of the future must be well run and controlled, while effectively harnessing innovation to reimagine the educational experience. What we do Our services Sectors we serve Leadership Insights Our services for educational institutions Pro Briefcase Cybersecurity We help you protect your most valuable data assets, respond to cybersecurity incidents, and maintain the privacy of your stakeholders’ data. Pro Building office Digital Transformation We help you to transform your organisation and student experiences through use of the latest technologies, human-centred design, and process enhancements. Pro Document Consent Internal Audit We help you build a well-controlled organisation, enabling you to deliver on your regulatory, risk management and operational objectives. Pro Rightmark Square Managed Solutions We partner with you to manage any part of your technology, finance, or operations functions. We can scale to meet large scale challenges, driving performance and helping you to manage costs. Pro Document Stack Performance Improvement We help you build impactful financial discipline and reporting, drive operational excellence, and manage change in your operations. Pro Location Globe Technology Consulting From establishing strategy and implementing future state solutions to supporting ongoing delivery of service, we help you drive performance through agile design and implementation. Sectors we serve Our team of higher education professionals provide you with relevant insights and deliver a combination of strategic vision, proven expertise, and practical experience to help you improve performance, manage costs, and grow strategically for the future. Not-for-Profit Institutions Non-Profit institutions face unique challenges along the path to achieving their educational missions. We help you build well-controlled, efficient operations, powered by the latest technologies, and focused on creating great experiences for your students. Innovate student experiences by optimising technology Public Institutions We have deep experience working with government entities and public educational institutions to help you maximise your operational performance, manage risk, refine, and optimise the use of technology, and innovate student experiences. Innovate student experiences by optimising technology For-Profit Institutions For-Profit educational institutions play an important role in the educational system, providing specialised education and creating opportunities for a wide range of students. We help you deliver meaningful and productive student experiences while operating with the efficiency and effectiveness of other for-profit organizations. Leadership 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 David McIntosh David is a managing director focused on audit, risk management and implementing robust control frameworks. He leads a portfolio of co-sourced and outsourced internal audit programmes, working with listed companies in the technology, manufacturing and energy sectors and ... Learn More Featured insights and client stories CLIENT STORY Getting Smart About Sourcing: How One Educational and Resource Institution Rebuilt Its Procurement Organisation Discover the transformative journey of an educational institution's procurement overhaul, where strategic sourcing was key. Optimising processes and leveraging spend, they identified $72M in savings potential. BLOGS Business get ready! Australia takes another step forward with climate-related disclosure requirements The Australian proposed sustainability reporting regulation, also known as The Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other measures) Bill 2024 is now before the Australian Parliament for adoption. This follows a comment period... SURVEY 2024 Top Risks in the Higher Education Industry In an era defined by dynamic technological advancements and evolving societal paradigms, higher education institutions face a myriad of challenges. The latest Top Risks Survey sheds light on the critical vulnerabilities confronting these institutions... CLIENT STORY Change management, automation and new digital tools transform finance operations for educational services company A $1 billion educational services holding company that operates in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand needed to transform its finance operations. The organisation, which operates numerous higher-education institutions and provides a workplace... Button Button University of Pretoria professor: Reskilling critical to career survival for 4IR workforce The year 2030 may seem far off but given this year’s first-year students at the University of Pretoria will still be in the early stages of their career by then, the future of work is already very much upon us. Read more
