Transformation and Operational Improvement Solutions for Mid-Size BusinessesIf you’re facing operational inefficiencies, high costs, or slow growth, here’s how I can help. I specialise in driving transformation that delivers clear, measurable improvements to your business. Whether you’re struggling with outdated processes, disconnected teams, or rising overheads, I step in to align your strategy with hands-on execution, ensuring that every part of your business works together for growth.I streamline operations, cut unnecessary costs, and boost productivity by focusing on the areas that truly matter. I’ve helped businesses just like yours unlock savings in the millions by restructuring workflows, optimising resources, and digitising outdated systems. From improving team performance to automating key processes, I make sure you get the most out of every part of your business.What sets me apart is my focus on lasting results. I don’t just make short-term fixes – I build strategies that will help your business run smoother, scale faster, and remain competitive in the long run. If your business needs a strategic partner who understands how to deliver transformation and operational excellence, I’m here to help you navigate the path forward. Let’s solve your biggest challenges and set your business up for sustained success.Examples of projects include: * Review of Executive team for a business post-restructure and advising on the leanest, most effective structure* Delivery strategic plan to expand into new geography including the development of key competitor analysis* Restructure of Executive Team in alignment with the Board’s vision for rapid growth* Identification and recruitment of the leadership team for a new service line* Development of a new training and development model that incorporated the business’ key values and was supported by a training calendar template that can be used continuously

Tony is responsible for driving and developing changes in the HR function that oversees the betterment of 600 staff nationally. With a hands-on approach in aiding the best for the production team, Tony uses systems and data (either developed by himself or in conjunction with the systems team) to fuel better decisions for the business as a whole. Key improvements have been: * Digitisation and automation of forms and documents for ease of use, better reporting, and significant time savings. One particular form automation has saved at least 24 hours a month. * Driving organisational development through the formulation of the HR strategy for the whole business and executing it's key requirements* Driving performance management through clear, concise targets and PDs to enable people to understand their KPIs and hit their targets* Rollout of training through LiveFarmer to ensure staff have received the requisite training to perform their roles. This maps into a live Skills Matrix for Managers to view and understand any knowledge gaps. * Streamlining of payroll through systemisation and improving communication with sites* Operating the HR department to almost breakeven from a cost perspective through accessing grants and funding* Successfully hiring and retaining key staff in a variety of staff through roles* Aiding production of a site through an intense recruitment campaign to ensure they had staff to achieve their production requirements* Improving talent management through development of strong relationships with our labour-hire providers and our own processes. When COVID affected us in January, we went from 60% absenteeism to oversaturation of staff in 7 business days* Creating HR business intelligence reporting on PowerBI for live reporting of people relating metrics* Driving cultural change by being a conduit between the staff and Executive team* Ratifying unofficial HR policies through the development of formal HR policies and procedures

Working with SMEs on operational improvement, strategic growth and development, and transforming towards a better future.

BT Lawyers is highly regarded WorkCover Queensland and Insurance Law firm. The remit included:* Driving and bolstering team dynamics* Developing succession plans for staff at all levels* Implementing strong organisational development to improve the efficiency and efficacy of legal and administrative staff* Managing and administering HR policies

At Grow Advisors, Tony is responsible for identifying and attracting senior professionals to his clients’ practices and the operational management of professional services firms.He is skilled at working with clients to help them plan their growth path and personally facilitates the onboarding of senior professionals. Typically, this stems from a vision the existing Partners have for their firm. Tony works with Partners to ascertain feasible goals and realistic targets to make their vision become a reality. This process involves: formulating a growth strategy, market mapping, identification, profiling, extraction, and onboarding. These growth strategies may require laterally hiring a Manager, Senior Manager, Associate Director, Partner, or a team. By possessing a fundamental understanding of where the firm is heading, and its strategic direction, Tony can ensure that the right people are found. With Accountants and Lawyers seeking change, Tony helps them to crystallise their vision and identify what is paramount to achieving their future goals. The firms that they joined years ago may not offer the challenges, career development, or strategic alignment that these Accountants and Lawyers seek today. Tony works with candidates to identify the path they wish to be on, ascertain the feasibility and work on achieving those goals, both short and long term.

At Bluewater Lawyers, Tony is responsible for working with the Principal to develop and align the vision of the firm and strengthen the practice. Tony assists in the implementation of business strategies, plans and procedures, managing relationships with referral partners, operational management and identifying strategic opportunities. This will ensure that the practice is on track to acheive its objectives.

Tony Sivaa, as a recruiter, specialises in working within the Accounting Profession and supporting Accountants. This includes members of both Accounting bodies - Chartered Accountants (CA) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA).They deal exclusively with:- Auditors- Business Services Accountants and Advisors- Specialist Tax Accounting Professionals (Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, R&D Tax, Tax Controversy) - Insolvency Professionals- Forensic Accountants- Corporate Finance Accountants- and other more specific roles within the professionThrough their associates within the NPA, they have associates in Brisbane who deal in other areas such as:- Commercial Accounting including Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and other niche areas of Accounting.- Legal- Admin- and other niche fieldsABT Recruitment were able to take out the most co-operative split placements in 2010 - The first time in 65 years that this has not been a US based firm.ABT Recruitment were able to also make the most revenue off co-operative split placements in 2010 for the Asia Pacific Region.

It's all about understanding what you want out of your career and creating a viable strategy to get you there.During this time Tony worked closely with Accounting professionals from Graduate Accountants through to Directors and Partners to ensure that their requirements were met. This included assisting with staff planning and more than just looking after their accounting recruitment requirements at that very instant.Through this, he was able to build very strong relationships and understand the intimate details about accounting firms and how they differ from one another. How one firm treats their clients, management, staff and software differently to another. It's these details that matter.

Skylines Australia is a NFP organisation focussed providing motoring and social events to it's members. Our target market is really owners of Nissans, Datsuns and Prince motor vehicles however those who enjoy a good drive in a civilised manner are more than welcome to attend.Some of the events that we have organised since the beginning of the year include:- Super Sprint Day at Lakeside Raceway- Regular Happy Laps at Queensland Raceway and Lakeside Raceway- Cruises to Fernvale, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast- Weekly "Dinner and Chats" at different venues around Brisbane - with a steak and beer- Blood Drive for the Red Cross - 21 donors in one day!Essentially, we are a group of guys who enjoy our cars and want to have fun. We keep our racing on the track and entice other enthusiasts to do the same.

First in QLD for a Mobile Sales Competition.Second Internationally for the Mobile Sales Competition.Led my team to First Place in the Mobile Sales Competition.