"The Centre for Strategy and Governance is a loose network of 18 former top officials and one of the most quietly influential networks in Canberra, although they each act independently as professionals."
The Mandarin, 1 September 2023

The Centre for Strategy & Governance is a network of independent professionals with a deep understanding of Federal, State and Territory governments and a shared interest in providing high-level strategic and governance advice.

The Centre's interests cover the broad range of issues arising in strategy and governance. Utilising the accumulated experience of CSG members the Centre aims to foster and support good governance and good government, in the context of key social and economic issues facing Australia in the global environment. A particular focus is the future of the APS as an institution.

Our members have served in senior executive positions in the Australian Public Service and in leadership roles in the corporate sector.

Government

  • serve on boards, advisory boards and audit committees
  • advise on transformational programs
  • lead and assist with reviews
  • undertake policy, effectiveness, and efficiency reviews
  • executive coaching, mentoring and advice
  • ethics and integrity advice and reviews

Corporate

  • serve on boards and advisory boards
  • advice on dealing with government
  • sounding board for managing directors and chairs
  • mentor senior executives
  • strategic advice to international companies with Australian subsidiaries or operations

Not-for-profit

  • effective governance and strategic planning
  • strategic advice to boards and management
  • issues management
  • sounding board for the organisation
  • mentoring and coaching senior executives