Independent client-side project management for infrastructure and ICT that gets delivered.
Bandhu Professionals is an Australian-owned consultancy providing independent, client-side project management and advisory services to government, local councils and private organisations — from feasibility through to project close-out.
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Years Experience
Service Disciplines
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Independent, Client-Side
Practical project leadership, built on independence.
Independent client-side representation across the full project lifecycle — no conflicting delivery interests, just outcomes for the client.
Bandhu Professionals is an Australian-owned project management consultancy providing independent client-side project management and advisory services to government, local councils and private organisations.
We assist clients in planning, procuring and delivering projects that create lasting value for communities and organisations. Our services span the complete project lifecycle — from feasibility and planning through procurement, delivery, contract administration and project completion.
Our Principal Consultants bring a combined track record spanning telecommunications, health, transport, local government and ICT — including engagements with Optus, Telstra, ACT Health, Transport for NSW and multiple NSW local councils — with a practical, collaborative and outcomes-focused approach.
Full Project Lifecycle
From feasibility and planning through to procurement, delivery and close-out.
Governance & Accountability
Sound governance frameworks and transparent reporting on every engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborative engagement across councils, contractors and communities.
Grant Funding Expertise
Securing and acquitting grant funding alongside digital transformation support.
Our Services
01 / Planning & Delivery
Project Planning & Delivery
- Feasibility studies & business case development
- Project scoping and scheduling
- Client-side project management
- Budget and schedule management
- Contractor coordination and stakeholder engagement
- Risk, issue and change management
- Quality assurance and project reporting
02 / Procurement
Procurement & Contract Management
- Preparation of Requests for Quotation (RFQ)
- Preparation of Requests for Tender (RFT)
- Procurement planning
- Tender evaluation
- Contract administration
- Consultant and contractor management
03 / Improvement
Business Improvement
- Process improvement
- Service reviews
- Governance improvements
- Organisational change
- Operational efficiency
- Continuous improvement
04 / Funding
Grant Funding Consultancy
- Grant strategy and identification
- Funding application preparation
- Business case alignment
- Funding body liaison
- Acquittal and compliance reporting
- Post-award grant management
05 / Digital
Digital Transformation
- Digital strategy and roadmapping
- Systems and process automation
- Technology procurement support
- Data and reporting improvement
- Change management for digital adoption
- Digital service delivery reviews
06 / ICT
ICT Services
- Requirements definition and solution design
- SDLC governance across delivery phases
- Systems integration, testing and UAT coordination
- Technology and vendor procurement management
- Hardware and software installation and commissioning
- Release management and BAU transition
Our Capability
Tailored to each client's governance framework, with a strong focus on delivering safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
Our Process
The Standard Project Management Lifecycle
The end-to-end lifecycle we apply on every engagement, from initiation to closure.
Whether engaged for a single stage or the full lifecycle, our process brings consistent governance, clear reporting and accountable delivery to every project.
Initiation
Define objectives, scope and feasibility.
Planning
Schedule, budget, risk and procurement plans.
Execution
Coordinate delivery, contractors and stakeholders.
Monitoring & Control
Track budget, quality, risk and change.
Closure
Handover, acquittal and project close-out.
Relevant Experience
Local Government
Delivered digital transformation, policy and process improvement initiatives for NSW councils, aligning service delivery with legislative and governance requirements.
- Digital transformation, streamlining eServices and regulatory workflows for a NSW metropolitan council
- Policy frameworks, business planning and process optimisation for a NSW local council
- Governance models for council-wide service delivery enhancements
- Cross-functional stakeholder and compliance management
Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Led delivery of business-critical infrastructure and health-technology projects across multiple government agencies and vendors.
- New hospital Critical Services Building pharmacy project; automated dispensing cabinets across 29 locations, integrated with the Digital Health Record
- Vendor and government liaison across specialist health-system and major-projects delivery partners
- Cloud migration strategy for enterprise transport-sector systems
- Governance, risk and executive reporting under formal PMO frameworks
Business Transformation
Delivered enterprise and operational transformation programs for major telecommunications and industrial organisations.
- 5G Fixed Wireless Access, capital submissions and enterprise network delivery for a major telecommunications carrier
- Cleared 84% of a project backlog within 6 weeks and reversed a $5M financial deviation for a national telecommunications provider
- Turned a 400+ order delivery backlog on-track, lifting delivery performance by 17% for an industrial services provider
- Financial systems integration and AS-IS/TO-BE process redesign for a manufacturing organisation
ICT Services
Delivered ICT and digital platform projects under formal governance and vendor management frameworks.
- CRM integration and business process mapping for a multi-jurisdictional student services provider, with structured change and training for BAU transition
- Vendor procurement and Statements of Work defining scope, governance and acceptance criteria
- End-to-end digital platform delivery — website, online registration and payment integration
- Cloud migration and enterprise systems modernisation
Software, SDLC & Hardware Delivery
Led software and hardware delivery across telecommunications networks and health infrastructure, from requirements and vendor coordination through to on-site installation and commissioning.
- New Technology Integration (NTI) — hardware and software upgrades to mobile switching platforms across a national mobile network
- Installation and commissioning of automated dispensing cabinets across 29 hospital locations, integrated with the Digital Health Record
- Vendor-managed hardware/software installation, interworking across DMS, IP, transmission and OSS platforms
- Business process documentation and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery planning
Grant Application & Acquittal
Led grant application and acquittal support for a community not-for-profit organisation, from funding submission through to compliance reporting.
- NSW state government community sports grant program — end-to-end application for a community recreational club, including needs assessment, project scoping and budget development
- Stakeholder coordination with club committee members and volunteers to align with program guidelines and eligibility criteria
- Post-funding acquittal management — expenditure tracking, evidence collection and outcome reporting to meet funding body compliance
- Strengthened governance and record-keeping to support eligibility for future community grant funding
Professional Credentials
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Certificate IV in Project Management
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management
- Diploma in Counselling
Professional Certifications
- AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance
- MSP® Practitioner
- PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)
- Organisational Change Management
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Why Choose Bandhu?
Bandhu combines the professionalism of a larger consultancy with the responsiveness of a boutique practice.
Direct Access
Direct access to an experienced Principal Consultant.
Hands-On Delivery
Practical, hands-on project management.
Strong Governance
Strong governance and accountability.
Collaborative
Collaborative stakeholder engagement.
Flexible Delivery
Flexible service delivery to suit each client.
Competitive Pricing
Competitive pricing without compromising quality.
Funding Expertise
Grant funding and digital transformation expertise.
Outcome Driven
Focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
Client Focused. Transparent. Ethical. Collaborative. Outcome Driven.
We work closely with our clients to ensure projects are delivered with sound governance, effective communication and a clear focus on achieving community and organisational benefits.
Team
Jabin Shrestha
Principal Consultant https://www.linkedin.com/in/jabinshrestha20+ years delivering complex projects across telecommunications, health, transport, local government and ICT.
Babita Shrestha
Principal Consultant https://www.linkedin.com/in/babita-shresthaBringing governance, stakeholder engagement and business improvement expertise to every client engagement.
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