Our Solutions are Practical, Transferable and Deliverable.

Visionary, experienced and committed, we love helping our clients find practical solutions to complex problems and partnering with them to improve the communities we serve.

Who We Are

Mead Perry Group deliver services and solutions that enhance the performance of Local Government. Visionary, experienced and committed, we love helping our clients find practical solutions to complex problems and partnering with them to improve the communities we serve.

Our management system is certified by Sci Qual International to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard.

Our services include: Corporate GovernanceFinancial SustainabilityHuman Resource ManagementOrganisational Performance, and Retainer Agreements.

Our Mission

At Mead Perry Group we create not compete. Our focus is firmly on the provision of professional, quality and value for money services which enhance the performance of our clients.

 

Our Values

We are visionary and work to continually improve and enhance the standing and performance of the Local Government Industry. We maintain the highest ethical standards. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life of the community through supporting our clients to improve service delivery. We are client focused. We care. We value our relationships with clients and strive to exceed their expectations. Our solutions are practical, transferable and deliverable. We ensure that they will make a difference “on the ground” not sit on a shelf.

 

Our Capabilities

  • Corporate Governance
  • Financial Sustainability
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Performance
  • Service Levels

 

Our History

Mead Perry Group is a widely recognised and respected name in Local Government

  • 2000 – Mead Consulting was established by Scott Mead.
  • 2005 – Appointed as approved consultants for the LGAQ Size, Shape and Sustainability Process.
  • 2006 – Partner, John Perry came on board and a new company Mead Consulting Services Pty Ltd was established.
  • 2007 – Mead Consulting Services reached 20 active clients.
  • 2008 – Queensland Local Government Amalgamations.
  • 2011 – Business renamed Mead Perry Group Pty Ltd.
  • 2013 – Highfields office opened.
  • 2014 – First project in New South Wales.
  • 2015 – Established office in WA and first project in WA.
  • 2020 – Australian Small Business Champion Awards Finalists.
  • 2021 – First project in the Northern Territory.
  • 2021 – Mead Perry Group reached 30 active clients.
  • 2022 – Australian Small Business Champion Awards Finalists.

 

Proud Supporters Of

Mead Perry Group are Executive Partners of the Local Government Managers Australia (Queensland), who are the leaders in local government advocacy, collaborative learning and professional development.

We are proud supporters of the Local Government Association of Queensland, the peak body representing Local Government in its dealings with other Governments, unions, business and the community.

We are proud supporters of the Local Government Association of Northern Territory, the peak body representing Local Government in its dealings with other Governments, unions, business and the community.

 

Meet our Team

Scott Mead Director Experienced Director with skills in governance, organisational effectiveness, change programs, ethics, strategic planning and human resource management.

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John Perry Director Experienced Director with skills in budgeting, business planning, analysis skills, coaching and government.

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Mark Watt Senior Consultant 27 years’ local government experience including Management and CEO positions. Experienced in asset and risk management, governance, change management, auditing and HR.

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Bryce Hines Senior Consultant With a Master in Environmental Management and more than 25 years experience, Bryce's extensive portfolio includes strategic planning, regulation and compliance, natural resource management and waste and environmental management.

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Bronwyn Cairns Senior Consultant Bronwyn has a wealth of Local Government experience as well as Post Graduate qualifications in project management. Her other skills and experience include data analytics, funding submissions and integrated management systems.

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Gerhard Van Der Walt Senior Consultant 35 years’ accounting and financing experience, including extensive experience preparing financial statements and overseeing finance departments.

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Neil Crotty Senior Consultant Neil has more than 32 years of practical management experience in CEO and senior management roles in the Local Government and private sector. His personal management objectives are to build strong relationships, encourage positive communication and mentoring teams of dedicated and excited people to strive and meet organisational goals.

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Bill Gilmore Senior Consultant 40 years’ public sector experience, including knowledge of the Local Government Act, government processes and funding program arrangements.

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Kaitlin Crust Senior Consultant Kaitlin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting). Kaitlin’s focus is on continuous improvement and organisational success through helping clients achieve best practice at every opportunity.

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Madison Mims Business Operations & Admin Madi joined us in March 2023. She holds a bachelor's degree in creative and professional writing, specialising in academic/report writing and editing. She has extensive experience in social media, research (both academic and business) and system creation/management. She is now studying a Masters in Public Policy.