About Us
At Shave & Brett, our team boasts decades of combined experience working directly in local government. We specialise in providing a tailored range of services that will enhance your local government operations, including financial support, business strategy, governance and risk, mentoring and education and more. We offer direct support for your teams, ensuring each service is customised to meet the unique needs and challenges of your council.
OUR APPROACH
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR EXPERTISE
Our strategies, crafted with deep industry knowledge, are comprehensive, forward-thinking and tailored to the specific needs of local governments. This ensures that our solutions are not only comprehensive and innovative but also practical and actionable. We aim to empower local governments to make informed decisions that drive success.
OUR EXPERTISE
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR EXPERTISE
Shave & Brett stands out for our ability to transform complex financial and operational issues into clear, concise insights. With decades of first-hand experience working in local government, our team are equipped to provide the guidance and support you need to navigate local government challenges effectively.
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR COMMITMENT
Understanding and addressing the unique challenges and complexities of local government is at the core of what we do. With our extensive experience, we are uniquely positioned to navigate and address the issues your organisation may face. We are dedicated to supporting you at every step, ensuring you have the strategies and tools necessary for effective decision-making and leadership.
our services
At Shave & Brett, we are dedicated to developing comprehensive, innovative, and practical solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you require assistance with small one-off projects, direct support, or larger-scale reviews, we collaborate closely with you and your team to achieve realistic and feasible outcomes. Our commitment is to provide you with the support and expertise necessary to navigate the unique challenges of local government effectively.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Financial accounting guidance including financial statement preparation
- Asset accounting / asset management support
- Management accounting support including annual budget preparation and long-term financial forecasting
- Policy and procedure review and development
- Grant application and acquittal support services
- Procurement strategy and tender support
- Rates modelling and revenue diversification strategies
- Cost Recovery Fee calculations and strategies
BUSINESS STRATEGY
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Business case development including project net present value / whole of life cost options analysis
- Service planning, including service plan / catalogue development support
- Corporate Plan development and publication, including integrated annual Operational Plans
- Long-Term Financial Sustainability Strategies
- Public Benefit Assessments
- Systems and process improvement reviews
- ICT transformational change project management
- Federal and State Advocacy Plans and Publications
GOVERNANCE AND RISK
MENTORING, EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES
MENTORING, EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES
- Audit & Risk strategic advice and support
- Corporate policy review and development
- Internal and external audit recommendation implementation
- Risk framework development including operational and strategic risks
- Insurance budgets and claims management support
- Audit committee support, including regular report preparation, internal/ external audit recommendation actions, and position paper development on key issues
MENTORING, EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES
MENTORING, EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES
MENTORING, EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES
- Councillor and Executive financial literacy education and training
- CFO / Finance Manager support and mentoring
- Individual and finance team training and education
- Independent Interview Panel member for CFO roles
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