Consult Australia: Member benefit highlights

Are you using your Consult Australia membership to the fullest extent?

Are you aware of the following member only benefits?

To assist you to use your Consult Australia membership to the fullest extent, we are highlighting some of our membership benefits.

‣ ROUNDTABLES AND WORKING GROUPS

We run expert roundtables and working groups focused on our advocacy campaign objectives across our four focus areas, People, Practice, Procurement, and Pipeline. These are for members only and representatives are nominated by the primary contact in their business (i.e. the CEO). Explore more here.

BENEFITS:

• Peer to peer network with people across the membership

• Access to key government and industry stakeholders, through small group meetings

• Development of thought leadership and involvement in the associated advocacy campaign

• Influence over the direction of government and industry policy in Australia

• Opportunities to represent Consult Australia on key government/client committees and consultation forums

• Acknowledgement of your expertise and thought leadership through your direct contribution

• Giving back to your industry

‣ STATE AND TERRITORY COMMITTEES

Each state and territory has a committee of members, made up of senior representatives (typically the state manager or equivalent). The committees are responsible for raising the profile of Consult Australia in the state/ territory, increasing engagement, and influence, on local issues in line with Consult Australia’s strategy. These are open to members only and representatives are nominated by the primary contact in their business (i.e. the CEO). Explore more here.

BENEFITS:

• Peer to peer network with colleagues in your local region

• Influence over the direction of government and industry policy in your locality

• Access to key government and industry stakeholders

• Opportunities to represent Consult Australia on key government/client committees and consultation forums

• Acknowledgement of your industry leadership through your direct contribution

• Giving back to your industry

‣ ECONOMIC FORECAST

This comprehensive annual report provides a detailed profile of our industry and an analysis of the market opportunities for your business and includes commentary by location as well as market sector.

BENEFITS:

• Access to market trend data to inform your business strategy

• Assists your business development strategy and target sectors for growth

‣ AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Consult Australia’s Awards for Excellence is one of the industry’s most high profile and celebrated Awards programs. It offers firms of all sizes the opportunity to be recognised for business excellence across areas such as collaboration, innovation in design, technological innovation and diversity. Special awards are also presented to organisations nominated by the expert Panel of Awards Judges as the small/medium/large firm of the year.

The winners are announced at our Awards ceremony where representatives from across the industry come together to celebrate the success and achievements of their peers.

BENEFITS:

• Be recognised as an award-winning business

• Showcase your success to your clients

• Celebrate your achievements

• Use your win to boost your business development and marketing

‣ BOARDROOM BREAKFASTS & LUNCHEONS

We run boardroom Breakfasts and Luncheons across the country with senior leaders across your key client groups, with opportunities available to host these events. We limit number of attendees to maximise your opportunity to participate in the discussion. See our event listings here.

BENEFITS:

• Raise the profile of your business with key client groups

• Hear from senior leaders from your key client groups under ‘chatham house rules’ as they share insights regarding their market engagement strategies and forward project pipelines

• Demonstrate your expertise by engaging in the roundtable discussion

• Build your peer to peer networks

‣ STANDARD FORM CONTRACTS, BUSINESS GUIDES AND CLIENT BRIEFINGS

Consult Australia has a standard contract suite including both a consultant and subconsultant contract. Members have free access to the contracts, as well as to corresponding advisory notes to assist all parties to use the contracts. We also produce other member exclusive business guides covering a broad range of issues from contracts to HR, insurance, and mental health. We also have client briefings to help members advocate on their own behalf. Our business guides and client briefings are member-driven.

BENEFITS:

• Simple, plain language standard contract forms, saving you time and money

• Topic driven business guides with tips and tricks for your business and people

• Clear and succinct client briefings to educate clients on industry wide issues

Did you know that ‘Joining Consult Australia gives you direct access to policy and advocacy support on contract issues.’

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