Conscia is structured with three key service lines and an incubator intended to generate systems, technology and solutions that help solve our clients' most complicated challenges. We want to understand ‘what it is you want achieved’ so we can develop a successful delivery structure.
Our Project Management team deliver Project Management and Contract Administration (PMCA) services in addition to Superintendency, Business Case Development and tailored procurement solutions. We provide these services across the public and private sectors both within Australia and Internationally.
We implement the best team, model, structure and practices to support and enable the specific needs of our clients, ensuring successful outcomes for all parties.
With offices located along the east coast of Australia, our high calibre team are experienced in delivering projects in major capital cities to remote regions of the country and abroad. Likewise, we work closely with partner organisations to enable coverage on the ground anywhere in Australia or across the globe.
As your inner circle advisor, we utilise our expertise to offer our clients curated, efficient and quality service. This coupled with our management systems and procedures provide every client with consistent and exceptional service.
Our Project Management team deliver Project Management and Contract Administration (PMCA) services in addition to Superintendent, Business Case Development, and Consultant /Contractor Procurement. We provide these services across the Public and Private sectors both within Australia and Internationally.
We are unique, advocating a tailored approach to project specific needs. We pride ourselves on harnessing a highly collaborative environment, implementing the best team, model, structure and practices to support and enable the specific needs of our clients, ensuring successful outcomes for all parties.
With offices located along the east coast of Australia, our high calibre team are experienced in delivering projects in major capital cities to remote regions of the country and abroad. Likewise we work closely with partner organisations to enable coverage on the ground anywhere in Australia or across the globe.
From small-to-medium enterprises (SME), governing bodies or global organisations, as your inner circle advisor, we utililise our expertise to offer our clients curated, efficient and quality service. This coupled with our management systems and procedures provide every client with consistent and exceptional service.
Our Capability team works above-the-line for Government as well as below-the-line supporting Industry. We coordinate with Government and Major Service Provider (MSP) partners to provide an array of services critical to Australia’s National Security.
Our services include Project and Program Management, Technical and Systems Advisory, Asset Lifecycle Planning and Acquisition and Delivery of Defence capabilities.
As an Australian Veteran Owned Business (AVOB), our knowledge of Defence and National Security ensures we provide timely and accurate advice on the planning and execution of Defence Capability requirements.
Our Corporate Advisory team provides services to public and private clients covering Business Improvement, Business Development, Strategy, Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Policy, Business Case Development, Budget Submissions and New Policy Proposals.
We have a diverse team of specialists with depth of experience that devise innovative approaches to deliver solutions to highly complex projects.
Our expertise and strategies translate to sustainable growth or diversification for a business into new markets, and we thrive on working with purpose driven companies.
The ability to draw on the collective expertise of our three service lines definitively positions Conscia as a ‘problem solver’. This model sets Conscia apart from its competitors.
Brendan Bilston
A Veteran and Civil Engineer working in corporate consulting for over 20 years. With experience in building, property, engineering and infrastructure disciplines.
Jackie Bilston
A Veteran, business owner, establishing and growing consulting businesses with operations in Australia and overseas. Her strengths include finance, business systems, human resource management and regulatory compliance.
Matt Ganter
Finance professional and Certified Practising Accountant member. Highly skilled in business improvement and strategic growth.
Ben Perry
A Veteran and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Focusing on client engagement, opportunity and proposal development and interaction with key clients to assist in business growth.
Paula Williams
A workforce specialist with breadth and depth of
experience built over 20+ years in leading organisational change, people and culture
transformations, and HR function leadership.
Grant Milthorpe
A Veteran Civil Engineer and Certified Practising Project Director with experience in client-side delivery of projects in excess of $300m.
Paul O’Sullivan
A Veteran with experience in client side, construction and project management. Specific areas include airports, terminals, airfields, major events, Federal Government and healthcare.
Gary Maxwell
An experienced strategic business advisor supporting Defence Capability both domestically and internationally for over 30 years. Gary applies a practical, hands-on approach to leadership and an interest in Governance, Safety and Risk in the Aviation domain.
Patrick Leahy
A Certified Practising Project Director and
experienced advisor to Commonwealth
Government and Defence Industry clients.
Kristy Wood
Holding a Masters of Construction Management, Kristy is a highly motivated and experienced Project Director of multi-disciplined projects, prodominately in the aviation and rail industries.
Sarah Fenton
A Certified Practising Project Manager and management consultant specialising in the Defence sector, with a focus on materiel acquisition, sustainment, and explosive ordnance.
Merryn Orchard
A business administration professional delivering best practice high level administration support, compliance, governance, security, IT and streamlining business systems and processes.
John Forster
A Certified Practising Project Manager with strong technical knowledge in civil, mechanical, electrical, security, communication and architectural disciplines.
History
Conscia was founded in November 2017 by Brendan and Jackie Bilston in Canberra, Australia. In 2021, the Canberra office relocated from its humble origins in Giles Street, Kingston, to a custom fit-out at 55 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston.
Continuing to service clients across the globe, Conscia expanded its geographical footprint to include a presence in Melbourne in March 2020, Brisbane in February 2022 and Sydney in May 2023.
With considerable growth, our Melbourne team relocated to a permanent office at 330 Collins Street, Melbourne in October 2022. Brisbane followed suit in December 2022 to 900 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. Our Sydney Team is located at 200 George Street, Sydney.
Our Vision
To be a niche business focused on identifying challenges, developing unique and innovative solutions whilst taking our clients on a journey and assisting them to achieve greatness.
Our Mission
Successful Clients.
Our Values
Family first, Clients always.
We are committed to excellence in all that we do.
We value, challenge and reward our people.
We drive outstanding and sustainable performance.
We insist on strong business ethics.
We are dedicated to leadership in social responsibility.
Our Brand
Our mark is the Solomons knot, chosen to represent the intimate connection between Conscia and our clients. An intertwining, overlapping and unbreakable partnership.
Known for thinking creatively and from different perspectives, Conscia is a business of choice because of our people and delivery excellence.
Pronounced “Con-Sha”, our approach to business is recognised in our name, defined in Latin as “confidante”, and matched by our tagline “Your inner circle advisory”.
Australian Veteran-Owned Business
Conscia is proud to be an Australian Veteran Owned Business, actively supporting veteran businesses and charities.
Gender Diversity
We value gender diversity and have a balanced representation on our Board.
Conscia Kids
Conscia has formed a relationship with Global School Partners, with each employee sponsoring a child’s schooling in developing nations.
First Nations Partnerships
Sharing values and a passion for delivering service excellence, Conscia is partnering with like-minded organisations to champion and empower First Nations Peoples in the professional services sector.
Wellbeing
Conscia’s dedicated Wellbeing Advisors foster our people in their personal development endeavours.
Australian Veteran-Owned Business
Conscia is proud to be an Australian Veteran Owned Business, actively supporting Veteran businesses and charities.
Gender Diversity
We value gender diversity and have a balanced representation on our Board.
Conscia Kids
Conscia has formed a relationship with Global School Partners, with each employee sponsoring a child’s schooling in developing nations.
First Nations Partnerships
Sharing values and a passion for delivering service excellence, Conscia is partnering with like-minded organisations to champion and empower First Nations Peoples in the professional services sector.
Wellbeing
Conscia’s dedicated Wellbeing Advisors foster our people in their personal development endeavours.
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Conscia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We continue to pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.