DISP certified AGSVA security-cleared team

Delivering complex projects for the Commonwealth.

Senior-led delivery, embedded within Commonwealth teams. We take carriage of the work and progress procurements, programs and contracts through to completion.

  • Defence Industry Security Program certified
  • Digital Marketplace, Cloud Marketplace & ANAO panels
  • Canberra based, nationally engaged

>$15B

Commonwealth procurement supported by our practitioners

>$20B

Commonwealth contracts managed across their lifecycle

>$10B

Programs and projects delivered for government clients

What we deliver

Four capabilities, one accountable team

Our most experienced practitioners lead and deliver every engagement, embedding within Commonwealth teams to take carriage of work and drive delivery through to completion.

01

End-to-End Procurement & Commercial Support

We structure, manage and deliver complex procurements and commercial outcomes, taking carriage from planning through to contract execution.

  • Procurement strategy and request documents
  • Market approach documentation (RFT, RFQ, RFP)
  • Contract drafting, negotiation and delegate approvals

02

Project & Program Delivery

Deployed to deliver for the Commonwealth, combining commercial and project expertise. We embed within programs and drive complex workstreams to completion.

  • Program mobilisation and recovery of underperforming initiatives
  • Delivery governance, reporting and assurance frameworks
  • Schedule, cost and risk management

03

Probity & Governance Assurance

We establish, oversee and enforce defensible processes across Commonwealth procurements and delivery environments — integrity, control and audit readiness throughout.

  • Probity frameworks aligned to CPR requirements
  • Independent probity advisory and evaluation oversight
  • Audit-ready documentation and conflict management

04

Contract & Vendor Management

Engaged post-award to take control of contract performance and vendor environments, managing risk and enforcing commercial positions so contracts deliver.

  • Contract performance and compliance management
  • Vendor governance and relationship management
  • Variations, extensions and dispute management
Our delivery model

Structured for execution, not observation

Supported by the full firm, we bring depth across procurement, commercial and program delivery to progress work at pace and maintain momentum.

  1. Senior-led delivery

    Our Partners, Directors and Principal Consultants deliver every engagement personally.

  2. Embedded in your team

    We work inside programs, taking carriage of the work alongside your staff.

  3. Execution, not observation

    We run processes, develop artefacts and deliver work through to completion.

  4. Built for complexity

    Structured for high-value, high-risk and time-critical Commonwealth delivery.

Plan. Deliver. Achieve.

EMA value add

What you keep after we leave

EMA delivers maximum value for the Commonwealth by providing additional support beyond the scope of the engagement itself.

Capability uplift & knowledge transfer

Focused workshops and embedded knowledge transfer to develop internal capability in procurement, project management, evaluation design, financial analysis, probity, contract management and delivery risk.

  • Stronger internal capability
  • Reduced reliance on external advisors
  • Consistent, confident internal delivery

Reusable artefacts & delivery tools

We develop and hand over tailored templates, playbooks, checklists, decision tools and delivery artefacts, ensuring practical methods stay embedded within your team.

  • Retained tools for future procurements and programs
  • More efficient, structured delivery approaches
  • Greater consistency and defensibility in decisions

Surge capacity & senior reachback

Access to additional discounted security-cleared senior practitioners and dedicated reachback support, so peak workloads and high-risk issues are met with the best minds available.

  • Immediate access to senior expertise when required
  • Flexible scaling during high-pressure delivery periods
  • Continuity of delivery with reduced risk
Our mission

To deliver complex, time-critical procurement and program outcomes for the Commonwealth — progressing work through to completion and building capability through delivery.

How we deliver

We embed within Commonwealth teams, take carriage of work, and drive delivery forward. Engagements are led by senior practitioners and structured to maintain pace, control and outcomes in complex environments.

Our clients receive full firm support: every consultant can reach back into the wider EMA Advisory team for guidance from other commercial and business subject matter experts, at no additional cost.

The practitioners

Qualified. Experienced. Security cleared.

Our team is qualified in law, complex government procurement, and business and project management — and every member holds an AGSVA security clearance.

Engaging us

Let's talk about the work in front of you

Start your journey with EMA Advisory by reaching out to discuss your procurement and commercial challenges. We take the time to understand your needs and deliver tailored, practical solutions.