We manage change.

A trusted partner, coach and advisor, providing bespoke support to organisations in a changing landscape.

Winton Consulting - Strategic Business Consulting

Winton Inspires, Encourages and Realises Purposeful Change.

Winton offers a collaborative and holistic approach to strategy setting, operational effectiveness and people management.

Our team of workplace consultants specialise in human resources, industrial relations, executive leadership, strategic planning and operations, coaching and human behaviour.

  • I appreciated the bespoke approach Winton has taken with two organisations I have worked with on an organisation review, redesign and implementation program. At no stage did we feel we had been given an off-the-shelf solution; the advice and observations were fitting for the local context and people. Their ability to look beyond the obvious yet remain evidence-based to advise solutions to the systemic issues and actions tailored to the people and centred around a journey of development to the future state was welcomed. We quickly established a trust relationship and I would highly recommend their professional services to work in partnership with any organisation and team.

    Matthew Hyde, CEO, Wodonga City Council

  • I have had the great pleasure and experience of partnering with Winton Consulting over the past five years, in two separate roles. The Winton team work with you as opposed to for you and in my experience this has ensured that the organisations I represent have been well served in achieving positive outcomes that reflect the needs of individuals and indeed the business. I cannot speak highly enough, nor recommend highly enough, the Winton team for their professional delivery of outcomes.

    James Roncon, General Manager, Armidale Regional Council

  • I worked closely with the team at Winton Consulting for four months in 2020. At the request of our Board, they undertook a Staff Services Review and then assisted me to implement the recommended changes. They were very generous with all the time involved in implementing this very challenging process, including wise HR advice, guidance and sensitive listening. I was most grateful for their wisdom, insight and compassion throughout the whole process. I learnt a lot from working so collaboratively together. They are very sensitive in building trusting relationships and I always felt encouraged and affirmed by their approach.

    Sally Bradley RSM, Executive Director, Mercy Works Ltd

Our Services

Winton Consulting partners with organisations across a range of industries in the areas of:

Strategic Planning

Develop and deliver evidence-based strategies, plans and structures that support effective decisions and guide organisations through change.

  • Strategy Setting

  • Business Planning

  • Workforce Planning

  • Organisational Review and Design

  • Service Review

  • Change Management

Winton Consulting - Strategic Planning for Business
Winton Consulting - Organisational People Management

People Management

Develop and deliver workplace practices aligned with organisational objectives and requirements that optimise the workplace experience.

  • Organisational Restructure Implementation

  • Policy and Procedure Review, Development and Implementation

  • Performance Management Framework Review, Development and Implementation

Capability Development

Develop frameworks and deliver programs to create high performing teams and proactively manage capability across the organisation.

  • Capability Development Framework Review, Development and Implementation

  • Executive Coaching

  • Leadership Development

  • Succession Planning

Winton Consulting - Workplace Capability Development
Winton Consulting - Workplace Investigation

Investigations

Lead independent and impartial workplace investigations, and provide practical and strategic advice in the resolution of workplace matters.

  • Fact-finding Investigations

  • Workplace Investigations

  • Code of Conduct Investigations

  • Facilitated Conversations

Our Team

  • Dr Louise Houlcrft

    Dr Louise Houlcroft

    Louise is highly regarded for her insightfulness and communication skills. Louise combines her extensive professional and academic expertise to provide organisations with accessible and measurable information to support evidence-based decision making and deliver sustainable outcomes.

  • Nathan Farr

    Nathan Farr

    Nathan is energised by the challenge of working with leaders to improve their individual output and the way they lead their organisations. Nathan offers organisations expert guidance and advice on organisation design, leadership development and human resource strategy creation and deployment.

  • Julie Duncan

    Julie Duncan

    Julie is highly experienced in employee relations and human resources, developed over 20 years working in the private sector and public sectors. Julie has led the negotiation of enterprise agreements and industrial awards and dealt with a significant number of complex industrial relations disputes.

Our Work

  • Organisation Review, Redesign and Development

    Snowy Valleys Council (SVC) initiated a series of improvement projects in 2019 to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness for long-term financial sustainability. As part of this initiative, SVC engaged Winton to conduct an organisation review that would support the strategic objective of generating sufficient funds to provide agreed-upon service levels and infrastructure to the community in the long term.

    Winton analysed approximately 120 documents and gathered information from 20 individual and group sessions with leaders and employees to better understand organisation design, leadership, planning, support, performance evaluation, and improvement. Winton also facilitated sessions with the Executive Leadership Team to establish strategic direction and priorities. Winton presented their review findings, including an organisational model that highlighted critical customer touchpoints and an implementation plan for the cultural transition from the current state to the desired future state.

    Subsequently, SVC engaged Winton to support the Executive Leadership Team in its restructure process. Winton provided support in developing an organisational structure, position descriptions, restructure guideline, communication frameworks, and templates for the restructure process, and oversaw the restructure to ensure compliance with legislative obligations.

    With an in-depth understanding of SVC’s strategic direction, operations, and people, Winton was invited to support SVC in implementing a leadership development program as a part of the effort to achieve long-term sustainability. Commencing in 2020, this program included strategic planning sessions with the Executive Leadership Team and a series of intensive workshops over several months with the Greater Leadership Team and People Leaders to address areas of leadership and culture, levels of work, team processes, task assignments, and the conversations of a leader.

  • Organisation Redesign and Restructure

    In 2019, Burwood Council commenced a high-level review to ensure its organisational structure was contemporary and supportive of one of the most vibrant and multicultural communities in Australia.

    The journey continued through 2021, when Council engaged Winton to lead the implementation of the restructure program, focusing on the managerial levels and below.

    Winton facilitated a series of sessions with the Executive Team to confirm the organisational design. Subsequently Winton was tasked with developing the restructure guidelines, draft position descriptions, communication and consultation plan, and recruitment plan for new positions.

    Throughout the implementation phase, Winton provided oversight of the restructure process and also guided workforce and union communication and consultation, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations. Consequently, there was no industrial unrest or impact on service delivery.

  • Strategic Planning

    YWCA Hunter Region is a women-led organisation that aims to achieve positive change by providing advocacy, programs, and services to support, empower, and connect women and families for a stronger community.

    To ensure that the organisation can continue to meet the emerging needs of the community, the newly refreshed and expanded Board of Directors decided to develop a new strategic plan.

    The Board engaged Winton to facilitate and lead the development of the strategic plan. This involved a series of one-on-one and group workshops with the Board and employees, using an iterative process of discovery, ideation, and refinement.

    In October 2022, the organisation celebrated its centenary and formally presented and adopted the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. This plan will guide YWCA Hunter Region's future efforts to support and empower women and families in the community.