Our Story

For over 30 years we have delivered trusted advice and value from the most challenging critical infrastructure projects to solving modern day ESG challenges and enable sustainable and vibrant urban footprints.

We are leaders in Western Australia and have been depended upon from our roots in planning and regulatory approvals, to delivering greater value for our partners through social, cultural and digital advisory.

Our diverse team with global perspectives and in-depth local expertise bring people and data together, we collaborate closely, ideate freely and navigate the complexity of regulatory, cultural, social and economic challenges facing governments, companies and our communities.

We embrace uncertainty and opportunity, blending our knowledge and our people to help shape and deliver your vision.

Purpose & Values

We value innovation and cultivate an environment where creativity and exploration shapes the way we work and delivers value for our people and communities.

Intergrity

Integrity is part of the way we operate, treating people with honesty, fairness and respect. We take ownership of our actions and their impact on the environment, society and economy whilst delivering value to our customers.

Support

We support our people and customers to reach their potential through fostering a collaborative environment that empowers and embraces diversity.

Our Work

We are a leading regulatory approvals, social and digital advisory firm unlocking investment, approvals and social and community benefits for our partners across industries.

Our work spans city centres to regional towns, minesites to energy grids, waterfronts and cultural precincts, to masterplanned communities and their connecting transport nodes, education institutions to health campuses.

We bring together an intimate knowledge of where we work, blending and embracing different perspectives and approaches from our diverse experiences and networks.

This diversity of experience from a global and local perspective enables our people to spark connections, collaborate with strategic partners and deliver impact in our communities.
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Our Reconcilation Action Plan

Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) represents our ongoing commitment and journey towards reconciliation. It reflects the starting of our journey and a platform for delivering impact.

As an organisation we have a responsibility to learn from and enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to lead within our collective industries and service areas. This is a principle that sits behind our company purpose, to enrich the way we live.

Our second RAP is a step forward on our collective journey. We are focused on delivering greater impact through what we do as a business and through our people as leaders within the community.

To read our RAP - click here

Our people

Our team of experts bring together the diversity of global and local perspectives and technical experience to deliver trusted advice. With deep technical expertise our people are connected by our approach to deliver value and solve problems. From creating vibrant cities and landscapes to critical infrastructure, we build teams to unlock possibilities.

65+

technical experts

30+

years as trusted leader

500+

companies trust our advice to unlock value

Meet our passionate and diverse leadership team of experts who drive innovation and enable our people to thrive.

Our Leadership

Tony has vast experience as a consultant practitioner but what defines him as a leader is his inherent commitment to people – understanding what makes them tick, developing and maintaining relationships built on integrity and working with clients and teams to realise shared goals.

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Tony Paduano

Chair & Strategic Counsel

James brings to the team strong design and systems thinking background with extensive leadership experience across complex operating, stakeholder and regulatory environments.

James Curtis

Chief Executive Officer

Ivan has built extensive knowledge in strategic and financial planning, commercial deal evaluation, capital management and stakeholder engagement across a wide range of markets and regulatory complexities.

Ivan Kelly

Chief Financial Officer

Kate is an experienced strategist and project manager with a decade of diverse experience across sectors. Kate is well-versed at fostering collaboration, working with clients to deliver projects with a focus on economic and social sustainability, particularly through deep connections and leadership within the cultural industries across Australia.

Kate Parker

Director & Principal - Social & Cultural

Matt is adept at working in the realm of multifaceted projects where he often balances competing drivers and resolves challenging issues through diligent and results oriented leadership, unlocking and enhancing clients’ site potential and return.

Matt Raymond

Director & Principal - Planning & Regulatory

Flavia shares her holistic view, global perspective and commitment to heritage practice as a Director at element. She is creative, committed and known for her collaborative approach to resolving project challenges. She sees opportunity in educating and knowledge-sharing to foster heritage appreciation.

Flavia Kiperman

Director / Principal - Heritage

Andrew believes that exceptional results stem from collaborative efforts involving all stakeholders. In an era of increasing complexity and heightened societal expectations, diverse skill sets are imperative for project success. Andrew strives to unite individuals and the emergence of artificial intelligence to catalyse positive change while steadfastly pursuing the societal advancements we aspire to achieve.

Andrew Howe

Director & Strategic Counsel

Liesja has a proven track record of successfully collaborating with operational teams and business leaders to implement tailored HR solutions that drive sustainable business growth.

Liesja Mason

People & Culture Lead

We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. We acknowledge and respect their enduring culture, their contribution to the life of this city, and Elders past and present.