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APIS Consultant Partnering Program

Build bigger.
Deliver smarter.
Scale nationally.

A national expression of interest for experienced consultants, advisors, project managers and subject matter experts ready to deliver meaningful property, infrastructure and advisory outcomes.

Independent professionalsSpecialist consultanciesNational collaboration
20+ yearsMany partners bring deep industry experience
9 disciplinesExpertise across the asset lifecycle
NationalOne platform. One network. One accountable partner.

The opportunity

Independent expertise.
Collective capability.

APIS is building a national platform for highly experienced professionals who want to retain their independence while gaining the reach, systems and multidisciplinary capability of a broader organisation.

We seek practitioners with the judgement to advise, experience to lead and practical mindset to turn strategy into delivery.

01

Strategy

Define the right direction through evidence, insight and sound commercial judgement.

02

Delivery

Mobilise people, programs and partners to create practical, measurable outcomes.

03

Improvement

Strengthen performance through assurance, optimisation and continuous improvement.

Senior consultants reviewing information

Why join APIS

Your expertise, amplified.

Partnering with APIS connects your specialist capability to a trusted national delivery platform while you remain an independent professional.

  • Broader market reach and professional profile
  • Multidisciplinary teams and cross-referrals
  • Structured bid, proposal and delivery support
  • Shared methods, governance and quality systems

Who we are looking for

Expertise that shapes better outcomes.

Consultants, advisors, project managers and subject matter experts across the full property and infrastructure lifecycle.

01

Asset management

Asset strategies, lifecycle planning, condition, performance and optimisation.

02

Facilities

Operating models, service strategy, mobilisation, compliance and performance.

03

Engineering

Technical advisory, design assurance, compliance and engineering leadership.

04

Infrastructure

Planning, governance, delivery and assurance for complex infrastructure.

05

Procurement

Category strategy, sourcing, tendering, commercial and contract advisory.

06

Supply chain

Network design, resilience, supplier performance and transformation.

07

Operations

Operating models, productivity, service delivery and continuous improvement.

08

Sustainability & risk

ESG, decarbonisation, resilience, governance and enterprise risk.

09

Technology

Digital strategy, systems, data, automation and technology-enabled change.

A Tier 1 consultant resourcing platform

Specialist capability, deployed with confidence.

APIS combines senior professional talent with disciplined qualification, matching, mobilisation and delivery governance.

Consultants reviewing a property portfolio
01

Curated expertise

Capability-led selection based on sector experience, credentials, evidence and client outcomes.

Engineering specialists reviewing technical assets
02

Project-ready mobilisation

Clear scopes, defined accountabilities and the right specialists aligned to each engagement.

Advisory professional reviewing asset information on site
03

Assured delivery

APIS frameworks support governance, quality, reporting, risk management and continuous improvement.

Integrated capability

From advisory to accountable delivery.

APIS brings property, infrastructure and advisory capability together across one connected lifecycle.

Assess→Design→Implement→Deliver→Improve

Where your expertise can make an impact

Complex environments. Diverse client portfolios.

Consultant partners may support assignments across property, facilities, infrastructure, projects, operations and supply networks.

01

Government & public sector

Public assets, service reform, governance, procurement and program delivery.

02

Infrastructure & utilities

Infrastructure strategy, engineering assurance, resilience and operational performance.

03

Commercial & corporate property

Portfolio strategy, workplace, facilities, asset performance and transformation.

04

Industrial & logistics

Operational excellence, engineering, maintenance, supply chain and capital programs.

05

Residential & mixed-use

Development advisory, asset planning, building performance and service delivery.

06

Insurance & make-safe

Technical assessment, restoration strategy, risk, assurance and recovery programs.

The partnering program

A platform designed for experienced practitioners.

APIS provides brand, business development and delivery infrastructure to help consultant partners pursue and perform work within a coordinated national model.

$2,500 + GSTannual platform investment
The program does not guarantee work, revenue, territory or project allocation. Every engagement is separately scoped and agreed.
01National APIS brand profile and consultant positioning
02Business development, client opportunities and cross-referrals
03Proposal, bid and tender support
04APIS methods, frameworks and reporting tools
05Multidisciplinary collaboration across a national network
06Potential future practice, sector and regional leadership pathways

Engagement pathways

More than one way to contribute.

APIS can engage suitable professionals through pathways aligned to experience, availability and strategic fit.

01

Consultant Partner

Operate independently within the APIS platform and collaborate on qualified opportunities.

02

Project-based Specialist

Join defined assignments as an advisor, project manager or subject matter expert.

03

National Practice Lead

Help shape capability, methods, market development and multidisciplinary delivery.

04

Sector or Regional Lead

Build client relationships and coordinated capability within a sector or geography.

05

Strategic Advisory Partner

Contribute senior counsel, executive-level insight and complex program leadership.

Leadership and any potential future equity consideration are subject to separate assessment and agreement and are not entitlements of program participation.

Enterprise-grade resourcing

Qualified people. Consistent standards. Accountable delivery.

APIS applies a structured consultant qualification and engagement framework designed to give clients confidence and partners clarity.

Experienced engineering and technical consultants on site
01

Capability verification

Relevant CV, qualifications, licences, certifications, project evidence and professional references.

02

Commercial readiness

ABN and business details, rate information, capacity, regions served and agreed project terms.

03

Insurance & compliance

Professional indemnity, public liability and other engagement-specific compliance requirements.

04

Risk & integrity

Conflicts, confidentiality, privacy, intellectual property, WHS and professional conduct obligations.

05

Delivery governance

Defined scope, deliverables, reporting, quality controls, accountabilities and performance expectations.

06

Continuous improvement

Lessons learned, partner performance, client feedback and repeatable APIS methods and frameworks.

Multidisciplinary consulting team

A strong fit

Who should apply?

Established independent consultants and specialist firms combining technical depth with integrity, collaboration and a client-first approach.

✓ Demonstrated industry expertise✓ Strong client and project track record✓ Current professional credentials and insurance✓ Capacity to collaborate and contribute nationally✓ Alignment with APIS values and standards

Your pathway

Share your experience. Explore the fit. Build the partnership.

1

Expression of interest

Share your profile, specialist capability, projects, references and preferred pathway.

2

Capability assessment

APIS reviews experience, sector alignment, credentials and the quality of demonstrated outcomes.

3

Partner conversation

Discuss market fit, availability, collaboration style, commercial expectations and opportunities.

4

Due diligence & agreement

Complete verification, insurance and compliance checks and agree the partnering framework.

5

Profile & mobilisation

Activate your APIS profile and be considered for appropriately matched client opportunities.

Prepare your application

Evidence that supports your expertise.

A complete submission helps APIS understand your capability, readiness and alignment. Prepare the documents relevant to your professional practice.

Start the 13-part EOI
✓ Current CV or résumé✓ Business capability statement✓ Professional biography✓ Qualifications and certifications✓ Professional indemnity and public liability insurance✓ Project portfolio and case studies✓ Client references and testimonials✓ Awards, memberships and published thought leadership✓ Identification and engagement-specific verification

Expression of interest

Start your APIS partnership conversation.

Expand each section and complete the application at your own pace.

Secure candidate application: Fields marked * are required. Your information and uploaded documents are submitted to APIS for evaluation and consideration.

01Applicant and business details+
02Professional profile+
03Areas of specialisation+
04Industry experience+
05Consulting experience+
06Key projects+

Outline up to three projects, including your role, scope and outcomes.

07Client references+

Provide up to three referees. APIS will seek permission before contact.

08Business development and networks+
09Availability and capacity+
10APIS program and engagement pathways+
11Supporting documents+
12Commercial information+
13Declaration and submission+

APIS will evaluate submitted information against capability, compliance, capacity and engagement requirements.

Partner framework

Clear foundations for working together.

The Consultant Partner Agreement establishes a non-exclusive, independent contractor relationship. Project work is separately scoped and agreed.

Relationship and term+

A non-exclusive independent contractor relationship, generally established for a 12-month term and subject to renewal.

Platform participation+

The current material identifies an annual platform investment of $2,500 plus GST. Participation does not guarantee work, revenue, territory or allocation.

Project engagements+

Each project is separately scoped through an agreed project document, including deliverables, fees and responsibilities.

Brand and profile+

Partners may be profiled and marketed through APIS channels under the agreement's permissions and brand requirements.

Clients and referrals+

Business development, referrals, relationship protection, conflicts and non-circumvention obligations apply.

Professional obligations+

Partners maintain relevant qualifications, insurance, privacy, confidentiality, WHS, conduct and professional standards.

Intellectual property and risk+

Project documents address IP, warranties, liability, indemnities and commercial protections.

Ending the relationship+

The framework includes termination rights, dispute resolution and Victorian governing law.

Cover of the APIS Consultant Partnering Program brochure

Program brochure

Explore the APIS Consultant Partnering Program.

Read the complete 12-page brochure covering the national opportunity, APIS platform, professional disciplines, partner value proposition and pathway to participation.

High-resolution PDF · 12 pages · approximately 1.2 MB

Complete controlled documents

Review every program and agreement document in full.

Access the complete EOI, Partner Program and all supplied consulting agreements online, with original Word downloads.

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Bring your experience to APIS

Ready to build something bigger?

Join a national network delivering integrated property, infrastructure and advisory outcomes.

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