Services
Services for Western Australian organisations
Governance reviews, organisational and workforce advice, policy development and independent workplace investigations for local governments, associations, not-for-profits and boards.
Governance and assurance reviews
When to callA board, executive team or local government wants an independent view of how its governance is working, or needs support with a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) recruitment or performance review.
How Elevate can help
Elevate works with boards, executives and leadership teams to undertake independent governance and organisational reviews designed to strengthen governance effectiveness, improve organisational capability and support sound decision-making.
The focus is on practical governance obligations and operational realities.
Support may include
- Governance reviews
- Governance framework reviews
- Organisational oversight reviews
- Risk and assurance support
- Workplace and organisational reviews
- CEO recruitment terms of reference and process assurance reviews
- CEO performance review support
SuitsLocal governments, boards and executive teams, associations and other not-for-profit organisations.
Organisational and workforce advisory
When to callYour structure, roles or workforce planning need review, or the organisation is working through a period of change.
How Elevate can help
Elevate supports organisations through periods of organisational change, workforce review and operational improvement.
Support may include
- Organisational structure reviews
- Workforce and role design
- Operational improvement initiatives
- Workforce planning support
- Remuneration review coordination
- Leadership and capability development
SuitsLocal governments, including through WALGA's preferred supplier arrangements, associations and other not-for-profit organisations.
Policy and governance frameworks
When to callPolicies, procedures or governance frameworks have fallen behind, or no longer match the way the organisation works.
How Elevate can help
Elevate supports organisations in developing, reviewing and modernising policies, procedures and governance frameworks, so they remain practical, compliant and aligned to organisational objectives and operating environments.
The focus is on clear, fit-for-purpose frameworks that support sound governance, operational consistency and organisational accountability.
Support may include
- Policy and procedure review
- Governance framework development
- Compliance and governance gap analysis
- Consultation and stakeholder engagement support
- Development of practical governance documentation
SuitsAssociations and member organisations, other not-for-profit organisations, local governments and small businesses.
Workplace and governance matters
When to callA workplace complaint or governance concern needs an independent, confidential investigation.
How Elevate can help
Elevate provides independent workplace investigation and governance review services relating to alleged misconduct, bullying, harassment, governance concerns and organisational complaints. Investigations are conducted with procedural fairness, independence and confidentiality.
David is a Licensed Inquiry Agent and Investigator, Licence No. 81991.
Elevate works in association with INVision (opens in a new tab), a respected Western Australian investigations and consulting business, to provide independent professional workplace investigation support that is ethical, objective and comprehensive. The Directors of INVision and Elevate are licensed investigators with extensive experience across workplace and governance matters.
Matters may include
- Workplace bullying
- Discrimination, victimisation and harassment
- Theft and fraud
- Conflicts of interest
- Inappropriate use of resources
- Serious misconduct
- Other suspected breaches of discipline or organisational policy
SuitsLocal governments, associations, other not-for-profit organisations and boards.
Strategic and operational planning
When to callA strategic, corporate or operational plan needs to take shape, or plans and day-to-day decisions need to line up.
How Elevate can help
Elevate works collaboratively with boards, executives and leadership teams to support strategic planning, operational planning and organisational alignment.
Support may include
- Strategic planning facilitation
- Strategic Community Plans and Corporate Business Plans
- Operational planning
- Implementation planning and performance frameworks
- Governance alignment
- Executive advisory support during periods of organisational change or growth
SuitsLocal governments, associations, other not-for-profit organisations, boards and executive teams.
Workshop facilitation
When to callA board, executive team or staff group needs an independent facilitator for a governance discussion, review session or planning workshop.
How Elevate can help
Elevate facilitates workshops, governance discussions and planning sessions designed to support collaboration, engagement and effective organisational decision-making.
Support may include
- Governance and leadership discussions
- Board and executive workshops
- Organisational review sessions
- Workforce and operational planning workshops
SuitsBoards and executive teams, local governments, associations and other not-for-profit organisations.
Executive coaching and advisory
When to callA senior leader, a new CEO or an emerging leader wants experienced, confidential support with leadership and decision-making.
How Elevate can help
Elevate provides executive-level coaching, mentoring and advisory support for senior leaders, executives and emerging organisational leaders.
Support may include
- Executive coaching and mentoring
- Leadership development support
- Strategic decision-making support
- Professional development guidance
- Organisational leadership advisory support
SuitsCEOs, senior leaders and emerging leaders in local governments, associations and other not-for-profit organisations.
Executive relief and interim support
When to callYour CEO or a senior executive is leaving, going on leave or being recruited, and the organisation needs experienced leadership in the meantime.
How Elevate can help
Elevate provides experienced interim executive and relief Chief Executive Officer support during periods of transition, leave, recruitment or organisational change.
David has been Chief Executive Officer of two local governments and of the Law Society of Western Australia and Law Mutual (WA). Read about his career.
Support is focused on
- Governance continuity
- Operational oversight
- Organisational stability
SuitsLocal governments, associations and other not-for-profit organisations.
Risk and specialist advisory
When to callThe work needs expertise beyond governance and leadership, such as finance, human resources or information technology.
How Elevate can help
David leads and oversees all engagements. Where additional expertise or capacity is required, Elevate has access to a trusted network of experienced specialist consultants, and may engage or suggest trusted specialist associates.
Specialist advice is given by the specialist concerned, not by David. Elevate Management and Workplace Solutions may refer or work with third-party providers but is not responsible for their conduct, advice, or services. Any engagement is at your own risk, and any agreement is solely between you and the provider. See the Disclaimer and Terms and conditions.
Specialist areas
- Governance, risk and assurance
- Financial management and accounting
- Human resources and industrial relations
- Information technology, digital and website support
SuitsOrganisations that need specialist input alongside a governance or organisational engagement.
Who Elevate supports
Support across Western Australia
David works directly with each client, on site, in a hybrid arrangement or remotely, for organisations across Western Australia.
Local governments
Governance reviews, organisational and workforce advice, and workplace investigations, available through WALGA's preferred supplier arrangements.
Associations and member organisations
Governance frameworks, policy and strategic planning for organisations accountable to their members, from a former CEO of a professional association.
Other not-for-profit organisations
Practical, proportionate governance support, organisational reviews and strategy for community sector organisations and their boards, with or without members.
Boards and executive teams
Governance reviews, CEO recruitment and performance review, executive coaching and interim CEO cover.
Regional organisations
On site, hybrid or remote support for local governments and organisations across regional Western Australia.
For local governments
WALGA Preferred Supplier
Elevate is a WALGA Preferred Supplier under PSP003 for Human Resource (HR) Management Services and Organisational & Workforce Management Services, helping WA local governments access our support through WALGA's preferred supplier arrangements.
Under the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 (WA), purchases made through WALGA Preferred Supplier Panels are exempt from the requirement to undertake a full public tender process. As a WALGA Preferred Supplier, Elevate can be engaged directly by WALGA Members for consultancy services within the scope of PSP003.
Service delivery
How Elevate works
Flexible, responsive advisory support tailored to organisational context, governance requirements and operational priorities, for organisations across Western Australia.
Delivery methods
- On-site engagement
- Hybrid and remote delivery
- Workshops and facilitated sessions
- Independent reviews and advisory reports
Engagements may include
- Short-term advisory support
- Project-based engagements
- Governance and organisational reviews
- Executive advisory support
- Facilitation and workshop delivery
- Interim executive support arrangements
All engagements are delivered with a commitment to
- Confidentiality and independence
- Procedural fairness
- Legislative compliance
- Ethical conduct
- Continuous improvement
Get in touch
Not sure which service fits your situation?
Talk it through with David, in confidence.
Arrange a confidential discussion- Phone0448 773 654
- Emaildavid@emws.com.au
- Capability statementDownload capability statement (PDF)