Our Members: A - C

AFL

Serves as the governing body for the highest-level of professional competition Australian Rules Football in the country. The best-attended sporting league in Australia, the AFL is also responsible for controlling the Laws of the Game.

AFL SportsReady

AFL SportsReady is a national not for profit company that has launched the careers of thousands of young people through traineeships, cadetships, direct employment and educational opportunities.

We work in partnership across several industry sectors, including sport and recreation, business and administration, education, finance, horticulture, information technology, retail and arts, and the creative industries.

Our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment program, Warumilang, assists First Nations peoples with tailored employment and training pathways. A leading education provider, AFL SportsReady also offers courses in sport or business, ranging from Certificate level through to Diploma.

AGL Energy

AGL is a leading integrated essential service provider, with a proud 184-year history of innovation and a passionate belief in progress – human and technological.

They deliver 3.95 million gas, electricity, and telecommunications services to our residential, small and large business, and wholesale customers across Australia.

They operate Australia’s largest electricity generation portfolio, with an operated generation capacity of 11,208 MW, which accounts for approximately 20% of the total generation capacity within Australia’s National Electricity Market.

AIA Australia

AIA Australia is a leading life insurance specialist with over 47 years’ experience. With a unique customer value proposition focused on life, health and wellbeing, our purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives. We offer a range of products that protect and enhance the lives of more than 3.8 million Australians.

AICD

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is an independent membership-based organisation.

Every year we run hundreds of programs and courses on the theory of corporate governance and how to apply it in practice across different sectors and industries.

We also provide updates and new perspectives on governance and related topics, advocate for excellence, and analyse relevant policy on behalf of our members and the wider governance community.

Board Advance™ was founded to bring together all our skills, knowledge and expertise, for organisations.

We offer boards and senior executive teams the opportunity to undertake the AICD’s world-class governance education in-house, as a team, facilitated by practising directors and tailored to your organisation and operating context.

Alstom

Alstom has been providing sustainable infrastructure solutions in Australia for more than 100 years and currently employs approximately 1,600 people across more than 25 sites that include Engineering centers, manufacturing facilities, project delivery offices and maintenance depots & workshops.Alstom is committed to supporting the Australian & New Zealand railway markets through the application of the latest innovative and proven technologies that are designed to provide an optimal whole of life cost for our customers while delivering a seamless and superior passenger experience.

Amazon Web Services Australia

Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing. The ultimate benefit of cloud computing, and AWS, is the ability to leverage a new business model and turn capital infrastructure expenses into variable costs. Businesses no longer need to plan and procure servers and other IT resources weeks or months in advance. Using AWS, businesses can take advantage of Amazon's expertise and economies of scale to access resources when their business needs them, delivering results faster and at a lower cost. Today, Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. With data center locations in the U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Japan, customers across all industries are taking advantage of our low cost, elastic, open and flexible, secure platform.

AmCham Australia

American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham Australia).  As the voice of international business interests, throughout Australia and the US in particular, AmCham’s story has always revolved around its members, and our ability to provide them with invaluable access to opportunity.
It’s a story of connectivity. Our members include CEOs, executives and professionals of all ages, and from all walks of business. Our strong and supportive network provides them with up-to-date information, unparalleled access to opportunities, a robust business events program, a diverse membership database, and a voice to potentially shape Government policy. It’s also a story based around quality global participation: we actively promote international business with trade missions, including the highly regarded Offshore Technology Conference.  And our story is one of generosity: we work with the U.S. Commercial Service and Austrade to welcome and host inbound business missions. With over 100 AmChams located worldwide – including 21 countries in the Asia-Pacific region alone – AmCham is one of the best B2B networks in Australia and overseas.

APA Group Limited

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business, owning, operating and managing a diverse $22 billion portfolio. We are proud of the role we play in delivering energy solutions to millions of customers in every State and Territory.

Ararat Rural City Council

Ararat is a major regional service centre in Victoria’s mid-west. Tucked into the foothills of the ancient Grampians region, the city is characterised by huge horizons, spectacular mountainscapes and a vibrant sense of community. The city is now undergoing strong growth with significant numbers of new jobs being created in many industries and professions. There has never been a better time for you to move your career to the next level in Ararat. 

Arcadis

Arcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets. Applying their deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services they work in partnership with their clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets. They are 28,000 people, active in over 70 countries that generate €3.5 billion in revenues. Arcadis supports UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.

Aurecon

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it. It serves its clients across a range of markets, in locations worldwide. Drawing on its team's deep pool of knowledge, it brings vital engineering experience, technical capability and design expertise to the table. Aurecon sees the opportunities, possibilities and potential that others don't.

Auslan Education Services

Based in Melbourne, servicing schools across Australia. We take immense pride in providing an online Auslan program to over 90 primary schools across Australia. We are committed to empowering our young learners with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in their academic journeys. Our team of experienced Auslan teachers and talent works tirelessly to deliver a comprehensive curriculum that caters to Prep and Grade 6 levels. We are thrilled to have been recognised as the runner-up finalist for the Melbourne business awards, an achievement that speaks to our unwavering commitment to excellence. We are excited to continue providing Auslan Online Training and take continuous steps towards bridging the communication gap between hearing and Deaf Australians.

Australian Grand Prix Corporation

At the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC), we have delivered strong results and delivered on our promises over many years. AGPC is responsible for staging two iconic international events – the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix is known as one of the most prestigious and glamorous events on the sporting and social calendar. Each year when Formula 1® comes to town, the city of Melbourne comes alive – the streets are flooded with people and colour, and the atmosphere is electric as anticipation builds to fever pitch for the season opener. The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is a fun weekend for the whole family. It's the only place to experience all the excitement up close as riders push themselves and their machines to the limit.

Australian Retirement Trust

Australian Retirement Trust (the super fund formed through the merger of Sunsuper and QSuper) is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing top-10 super funds with $66 billion in funds under management, more than one million members, 100,000 employer clients and 2,500 registered advisers. As a profit-for-members fund, its purpose is to inspire and empower Australians to fulfil their retirement dreams. Australian Retirement Trust is proud to have been recognised as the best of the best when it comes to super, winning Money magazine’s 2018 and 2019 Best Super Fund Manager and Best Featured Pension Fund awards.

Avalon Airport Australia

Avalon Airport is Flying Made Easy. Based on an affordability and convenience business model, Avalon aims to offer passengers a convenient, uncomplicated and time-efficient service with pocket-friendly fares. Since 1994, Avalon Airport believes it has been consistently recording highest load factors in the industry. This is achieved through a balance of good on-time performance by Jetstar, transport options, consistent quality of customer service, customer experience at the airport, and smart fares. As part of its future outlook, Avalon Airport is aiming to increase airlines, destinations and frequency of flights both nationally and internationally. Avalon Airport is owned by the Linfox Group, which has been in the forefront of corporate Australia for over 50 years. The Avalon Airport Industrial precinct was launched in 2016 by the State Government, with Cotton On Group as the anchor tenant. Several hangars are leased by businesses in manufacturing and tech industries, who require access to both Melbourne and Geelong and to freight and logistics opportunities. Avalon Airport is establishing itself as a major employment and economic centre of the Melbourne – Geelong corridor. The airport is also the home to the Australian International Airshow, a biennial event that will be next staged in 2023.

Aware Super

In September 2020, First State Super changed their name to Aware Super.

First State Super has been the fund for people who value community as well as personal gain since 1992. In July 2020 they merged with VicSuper and together they are one of Australia’s largest super funds, managing more than $120 billion in savings for more than 1 million members.

Their members work in roles that breathe life into their communities and they expect them to do the same. They invest in assets that they believe will make a positive difference today - improving their communities, building a more a sustainable economy and supporting employment both locally and globally at the same time as providing strong long-term returns.

Bakers Delight

For more than 40 years, Bakers Delight has been one of Australia’s best known and loved bakery brands. What started out as a single site in Hawthorn, Victoria is now a highly successful franchise business with hundreds of locations across Australia, Canada and the US.

Today, Bakers Delight directly employs nearly 400 people, while over 8000 bakers and sales staff are employed under the brand to help deliver on our commitment to delivering daily fresh baked bread and delightful service. 

Bank of Melbourne

A personal and business banking institution headquartered in Melbourne and existing only in Victoria. Its focus is solely on serving the needs of Victorians. Bank of Melbourne is part of Australia's largest regional banking network and is a subsidiary of the Westpac Group.

Banksia Strategic Partners

Banksia Strategic Partners is Australia’s leading results-driven social impact firm. Our specialty is advancing causes that solve urgent national challenges. We support forward thinking corporate, government and non-profit clients by acting as their trusted advisers. At our helm is founder and director Steve Michelson, who is a thought leader on Australian politics, national campaigning and corporate social responsibility. We don’t define ourselves narrowly as an advocacy or consulting or communications firm, because these businesses tend to concentrate too heavily in one area at the expense of results. We are a full-service social impact firm. No other firm can rival our expertise in delivering alignment between commercial objectives and pressing national issues.

Bastion Reputation

Bastion Reputation is a specialist strategic corporate communications and issues management firm. At Bastion Reputation we believe in helping organisations join the dots in communicating a consistent, coordinated values-based message to the people that matter. We partner with our clients to identify and articulate a consistent position that accurately reflects their organisation’s values. We then help our clients tell their story in a way that builds, strengthens and protects their brand reputation. We provide honest advice and strategic counsel to support you during periods of crisis, or when you’re the subject of intense media, social media, or community focus.

Bendigo Bank

Bendigo Bank is Australia's fifth-largest bank, with more than 520 branches, 1,700 ATMs and 1.6 million customers nationally. The Bank's vision is to be Australia's most customer-connected bank and it believes its strength comes from its focus on the success of its customers, people, partners and communities. Bendigo Bank takes a 100-year view of its business, listening to and respecting every customer's choice, needs and objectives. The Bank partners for sustainable long-term outcomes and strives to be relevant, connected and valued.

Bendigo Kangan Institute

Bendigo Kangan Institute was established in 2014 by the merger of two TAFE institutes - Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute, and two related service providers, VETASSESS and eWorks. The organisation is one of Victoria’s most prominent vocational training providers. Annually Bendigo Kangan Institute provides education, employment and skills development services to more than 30,000 students. Study areas include health and community services, environment and primary industries, hair and beauty, creative industries, trades, automotive, professional industries and foundation studies.

BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 9,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 40,000 facilities totalling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

Boeing Aerostructures Australia

The Boeing Company is the largest manufacturing footprint outside North America and produces flight control surfaces for large commercial aircraft. It is the sole source of 787 Dreamliner wing flaps, 737 ailerons, 747 movable leading edges and 777 cove lip doors, elevators and rudders.

Box Hill Institute

Box Hill Institute delivers education to people, businesses, and community groups with many different needs, interests, and backgrounds. Its qualifications range from certificates I to IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas, even associate, bachelor and master degrees. It has students from all over the world, from many different cultures and backgrounds. Every year, Box Hill Institute helps between 40,000 and 60,000 students pursue a passion, develop their potential, and kick-start their career.

Built Holdings Pty Ltd

Proudly Australian and privately owned since 1998, Built has grown to be a national diversified general contractor and one of Australia’s largest private construction groups. With over 1,000 employees across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, our reputation is built on being the most responsive, client focused partner in the industry with a specialist team offering extensive tier one and large corporate experience. From large scale new builds to complex refurbishments and intricate fitouts, we innovate and challenge industry conventions. With the scale & certainty of a tier one construction company and the culture & agility to stay ahead change, when you work with us, you work with a group of leaders on a mission to improve the way the world is built.

Bunnings

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home and lifestyle products for consumer and commercial customers in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. The Bunnings store network is made up of large warehouse stores, smaller format stores, trade centres and frame and truss sites, with a total of 375 trading locations across Australia and New Zealand (as at 30 June 2020). Bunnings also acquired South Australian retailer Adelaide Tools in April 2020. 

CareSuper

CareSuper was established in 1986 to look after super for office-based employees. Today, we’re one of the largest industry funds for people in professional, managerial, administrative and service occupations in all business sectors.

But we know the attributes of a professionally minded fund appeal to people from all walks for life. So we welcome anyone looking for a fund that embraces a ‘profit to member’ ethos and focuses on long-term investment performance, quality and simplicity. (It’s your super, it shouldn’t be a mystery.)

We understand our members span generations, with different career and life journeys and unique aspirations. We respect their individuality and intend to make a positive difference to their lives. How? By offering a wealth of choices to suit all needs, and by being there every step of the way to help our members achieve their financial goals.

Carsales.com Ltd

carsales.com Ltd is the largest online automotive, motorcycle and marine classifieds business in Australia. Attracting more Australians interested in buying or selling cars, motorcycles, trucks, caravans and boats than any other classified group of websites. Together with its subsidiaries employing over 600 people in Australia, carsales develops world leading technology and advertising solutions that drive its business around the world.

CBRE

Our professionals serve some of the most prominent companies locally and nationally on virtually every aspect of commercial real estate and our effective integration of all CBRE service lines empowers us to offer a one-stop solution for all your real estate needs. Whether you’re looking to invest, sell or lease a property, need a valuation or a team of experts to manage your asset, our Melbourne office will not only meet but exceed your expectations every time. Our focus is on building advantage for clients of all sizes by meeting their real estate objectives and enhancing their bottom line. Harnessing our considerable market knowledge and experience analysing current conditions and projecting future trends, we can provide the optimum solution to any real estate requirement.

CDC Victoria

CDC Victoria is a key provider of essential transport services to millions of commuters across Victoria. It is proudly committed to providing essential bus transport across the Western and Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and the Greater Cities of Ballarat and Geelong. It operates a fleet of close to 500 buses and coaches out of six depots within Victoria, providing not just route services, but reliable and competitive charter services for schools, charities, sporting clubs, and various other recreational groups.

Chisholm Institute

Chisholm has been leading the way in providing quality education and training throughout Victoria, nationally and overseas since 1998. Chisholm exists to inspire success and transform lives, with over 36,000 students annually across its eight campus locations in one of the most culturally diverse and fastest growing regions in Melbourne’s south east, plus online and in the workplace.  Chisholm offers over 300 courses, from certificates to degrees.

City of Melbourne

As a local government authority, the City of Melbourne strives to achieve the community's vision for Melbourne to be a bold, inspirational and sustainable city, as well as to improve the quality of life of people in the municipality. The City of Melbourne is the municipality which covers the central city and 16 inner city suburbs. More than 116,000 people call the municipality home and a further 728,000 people visit the central city every day for work and play.

Cotton On Group

Our purpose has always been to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and our team and customer are at the heart of this. We started in 1988 with our first ‘shop’ being the boot of a Ford Bronco parked at The Beckley Market in Geelong, Australia. Inside? A stack of denim jackets; it was the start of something big. Our vision is to take our Aussie lifestyle to the globe, delivering Good along the way. And, we know that our responsibility goes far beyond selling great product. We work to prioritise people and the planet, while making products our customer loves, that we can all be proud of. 

Cremorne Digital Hub

The Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) represents the future of Victoria’s digital economy. CDH is the key driver for Cremorne’s transformation into a world-class technology precinct, which will develop and attract talent, create jobs, and stimulate business growth for Victoria’s economy. CDH will deliver an end-to-end digital solution and a wide range of initiatives to support startups, small to medium enterprises, corporates, industry, and investors. Through this, CDH will help catalyse commercial and investment activity, deliver national and global reach, and further cement Cremorne as the home of Victoria’s thriving and innovating digital sector. Recognising the Victorian Government’s objectives for the Cremorne precinct and the growth of the state’s digital economy, CDH will provide a range of activities spanning the full digital continuum, from digital education and training, research, and commercialisation through to a Sidecar Fund and later stage investment scaleup programs. Through this, CDH will help drive significant uplift in digital capability, workforce skills and innovation across Victorian industries.

Crown Resorts

Crown Resorts is one of Australia’s largest entertainment groups and makes a major contribution to the Australian economy through its role in tourism, employment, training, and its corporate responsibility programs. Crown Melbourne is Australia’s largest single site employer and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Australia with its dynamic and diverse facilities. Crown Melbourne features luxury accommodation and award-winning dining, world-class gaming, conferencing, shopping and entertainment facilities.

CSIRO

CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) is Australia's national science organisation. It conducts strategic long-term research in a wide range of areas, including agriculture, minerals and energy, manufacturing, construction, communications and the environment. CSIRO's role is to deliver great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment. It works on new ways to improve our quality of life, as well as the economic and social performance of a number of industry sectors through research and development.

Custom Fleet

Custom Fleet, part of Element Fleet Management, is Australia/New Zealand’s premier fleet management organisation. With over 40 years’ experience across a range of industries and organisations of all sizes, we manage complex trans-Tasman fleets. We offer fleet management, sale and lease back and novated leasing. We’re also leading the charge towards the future of fleet, supporting our customers to transition to Electric Vehicles (EV’s) to meet their sustainability goals.