Nautilus Advisory Pty Ltd

Description

Nautilus Advisory is a trusted partner in delivering high-impact commercial, financial, and strategic services to Defence and Defence industry partners. Based in Geelong, Victoria, we are a regional micro-business, and we bring over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of Commonwealth policies, legislation, Defence processes, and industry commercial management to help clients navigate complexity, strengthen performance, and achieve mission success.

We support complex financial management processes through accurate cost estimation, economic analysis, financial assessment, and structured budget planning. Our knowledge of Commonwealth frameworks ensures compliance with financial reporting standards and legislation while supporting data-driven policy development.

Our organisational development services help build long-term resilience. We deliver strategic business planning, business case development, and workforce planning to support ongoing performance improvement. We also assist in managing change and implementing forward-looking risk strategies that maintain operational continuity.

We manage full project lifecycles using structured and adaptive delivery models. From initial design and process mapping to implementation, evaluation, and reporting, our team ensures every project is executed with transparency, accountability, and precision.

Our procurement and acquisition services are underpinned by deep expertise in the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Defence Commercial Framework. We deliver value-for-money outcomes through detailed market research, strategic procurement planning, tender evaluation, and supplier negotiations, all while upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and compliance.

Contract management services span drafting, negotiation, performance monitoring, dispute resolution, and lifecycle oversight. Supported by legal qualifications and contract management certifications, we ensure strong vendor relationships, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment throughout.

We deliver business optimisation by streamlining operations, improving workflow efficiency, and reducing administrative overhead. We promote supplier diversity by supporting First Nations businesses, SMEs, and veteran owned businesses through consultation and capability-building.

Nautilus Advisory is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and ethical practice. Our team holds qualifications in accounting, law, project and business management, and procurement, providing a strong foundation for delivering integrated, compliant, and results-driven services across financial management, procurement, contracting, project delivery, and business strategy.

With experience spanning Defence, Commonwealth agencies, and the banking and finance sector, we bring the expertise and professionalism required to manage complex programs and deliver tailored solutions that support long-term success across the public and private sectors.