About Us
Thread Consulting is a boutique consulting firm made up of experienced professionals who have chosen consulting as our pathway to doing interesting work in collaboration with brilliant people. We thrive on curiosity and deep engagement with a problem until a solution is found. We believe two heads – or more – are better than one.
We may be small in size but not in our ability to respond. We reach out to a trusted network of partners when we need to scale up or add expertise. Or we are just as happy to embed with our client teams and become part of your team of experts.
Your problem becomes our obsession until we find the thread and follow it to a solution together.
Our Team
Let our team of consultants
get your business working for you.
Natalie Turner
PARTNER
Drawing on 23 years of public and NGO experience combined with a passion for the importance of effective public services, Natalie has partnered with many government agencies on their transformation journeys. Natalie is known for making her clients problems her own and facilitating the trickiest of conversations.
Alison Gibbins
PARTNER
Alison is a values-led executive with 25 years’ experience in government and non-profit sectors focused on environment and human rights. She ‘fell into’ consulting when a career break met the Covid lockdowns and has found her passion in helping clients deliver the important work that might otherwise be overtaken by the urgent.
Sarah Mayhew
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Sarah is a highly skilled public policy expert with 20+ years’ experience in senior roles in government and NGOs. Sarah’s specialist areas include governance, reporting, strategy, policy, business process, business admin and organisational design. She has a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and analysis.
Susanna Bradshaw
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Susanna is proven conservation professional with a focus on communication, education, and action, with 15 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector. Her leadership roles encompass communications, marketing, fundraising, corporate volunteer programs and strategic business plan development and implementation.
Kate Gore
JUNIOR CONSULTANT
Kate is a passionate psychology student with a focus on business psychology. She seeks to bridge the gap between psychology and societal impacts within organisational dynamics, with an interest in workplace thriving, combating burnout, and enhancing productivity and satisfaction.
Lily Martin
JUNIOR CONSULTANT
Lily is a dedicated commerce and laws student with an interest in business management, supporting employee growth, developing effective leadership strategies and enhancing workplace culture. She is driven to understand how businesses can navigate transitions while nurturing their people.
Graduate Program
The Thread Graduate program offers final-year students a structured learning pathway, engaging in impactful projects that support community development and environmental conservation from day one.
We provide competitive salaries and potential permanent positions post-program. Join our community of innovative individuals, regardless of whether you’re striving for your first permanent role or seeking experience through the program.
Our selection criteria focus beyond academic records, seeking resilient, progressive thinkers who align with our values. We seek those with a passion for learning, and a desire to make a positive impact on the world. Join us and let’s connect.
Emily Andrade
JUNIOR CONSULTANT
Emily came to Thread as an early career professional in her final year of study for a Bachelor of Business Administration and Psychology. She is highly motivated, insightful and passionate about making a difference through her work.
“During my tenure at Thread, I immersed myself in business administration, human resources, and organisational restructures. This experience provided me with invaluable exposure and hands-on learning in dynamic, real-world settings. Delving into diverse projects empowered me to navigate complexities, hone problem-solving skills, and nurture a collaborative spirit.
The supportive culture at Thread, coupled with engaging projects and mentorship, has profoundly shaped my professional journey. I’m grateful for the multifaceted experiences that fuelled my passion for business administration and HR. I look forward to leveraging these skills in future pursuits, driven by the invaluable lessons learned at Thread.”
Our Services
We can provide a full delivery team who reports in your key client contact, or we can work as part of your team providing leadership and/or skills exchange where required. Our ability to scale up or down is a strength that allows us to be flexible. We are equally as happy working on site as we are working remotely. We have extensive experience in virtual engagement; even where we are working with large stakeholder groups. Or we can do a mixture of the two to suit your needs.
Operating model review, organisational design, and change management
Comprehensive evaluation and enhancement of operational frameworks, structural refinement, and effective handling of transformational shifts within the organisation.
Program and policy review
In-depth examination and revision of existing programs and policies for optimization and strategic enhancement.
Strategic advice and planning
Providing guidance and developing comprehensive plans to achieve long-term organisational objectives and success.
Operational efficiency reviews and performance improvement
Analysing operations to enhance efficiency and implementing strategies to improve overall performance.
Business case development
Developing persuasive proposals and detailed plans to support business initiatives or projects.
Service delivery model review, design, and implementation
Analysing, structuring, and executing improvements to optimise the delivery of services within an organisation’s framework.
Sector / industry development
Enhancing and cultivating growth opportunities, strategies, and initiatives within specific industries or sectors.
Our Clients
Our passions and expertise lie in the successful delivery of what we consider to be the most critical public programs and services. Our vision is to support communities to thrive and protect the environment. We have extensive and recent experience working in land management and environment, health and human services, civil government, and specialist regulators. Most of our clients are public sector or non-government organisations.
Contact Us
We welcome you to contact us for more information
about any of our services.