Consulting

Every council has different needs when it comes to the use of professional services, and Peak's Consulting team was created to support councils by using trusted advisors experienced in local government.

Councils can use the team for support in areas such as energy, procurement, grants management and other bespoke requirements that councils do not always have the resources or expertise to deliver.

What this means for councils is no matter their size or location, councils can rely on Peak to understand their local challenges and leverage Peak’s broad knowledge and experience to help achieve outcomes for their community.

This understanding underpins our drive to provide best value in delivery, tailored solutions, and shared knowledge across the local government sector.

Peak listens to clients and stakeholders to uncover ways we can partner, produce innovative solutions and provide better outcomes for all. Our capability is robust and proven to deliver.

We help local government overcome the evolving challenges faced with procurement services, energy management, grant programs, as well as consulting services in project assurance, corporate governance, strategic community planning, and more.

Probity & Assurance

Project Delivery Support Service

Professional Advisory

Procurement Office

Our Team

Our Consulting team are highly skilled and experienced professionals in project and asset management, energy and waste advisory, and grant programs.

Martin Dunn

Acting Manager - Advisory Services

Peter Morichovitis

Principal Advisor, Procurement Office & Professional Advisory

Michael Byrne

Principal Advisor, Probity and Assurance Office

Zoe Dark

Principal Advisor and Manager, Grant Office

Sonali Cordeiro

Senior Advisor, Probity and Assurance Office

Lana Maki

Senior Advisor, Professional Advisory

Leanne Tu'ipulotu

Principal Advisor, Grant Office & Professional Advisory

Dr Char-Lee McClennan

Principal Economic Specialist

Matthew Kelly

Principal Economic Specialist

Cameron Costello

Principal Advisor, Professional Advisory

Pat Pathmanathan

Principal Advisor & Waste Advisory Leader – Professional Advisory

Erica Choate

Senior Advisor, Grant Office and Professional Advisory

Penny Farnsworth

Senior Advisor, Grant Office & Professional Advisory

Tamara Hallett

Senior Advisor, Grant Office & Professional Advisory

Trish Barnard

Senior Advisor, Grant Program Office & Professional Advisory

Dr Bahar Shafiei

Senior Advisor, Grant Office and Professional Services

Insights and Case Studies

Mastering procurement strategy, planning and performance

News from Peak

2026-27 Queensland Budget Review: Grant funding impact

Queensland’s 2026–27 Budget offers limited new grant funding but continues key council programs, with housing, infrastructure, waste and First Nations priorities in focus.

Grant funding is tightening: what councils should do before EOFY

Now is the time to for a strategic stocktake of priority projects, funding readiness and delivery timeframes.

From headlines to funding: using media to strengthen your application

Turn community stories, media coverage and stakeholder support into a compelling case for funding success.

Federal Budget 2026-27: Grant funding impact

New funding, continuing programs and emerging risks for council priorities in FY27.

Grants: Issues, opportunities and how to maximise funding

Despite global uncertainty and tougher competition, grant funding is still available in key sectors, but success relies on councils being well-prepared, strategically aligned, and ready to move quickly.

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