Local Government
Practical data and digital capability for stronger communities
The decisions councils make have an immediate and visible impact on the communities they serve. They manage infrastructure, deliver essential services and respond directly to ratepayer expectations, often while balancing population growth, ageing systems and constrained budgets.
Councils are under increasing pressure to improve service accessibility, strengthen transparency and make better use of limited resources. Many face fragmented systems, manual processes and capability gaps that limit visibility across assets, programs and community outcomes.
Evinact partners with local governments to strengthen data, AI and digital capability in ways that are practical, proportionate and sustainable. We help councils turn evidence into action, improving operational efficiency, supporting confident decision-making and delivering better outcomes for communities.
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Why Evinact?
We work alongside local government teams, supporting them to deliver scalable solutions that reflect the realities of council environments – diverse service portfolios, limited internal ICT capacity and strong accountability to communities.
Fit-for-purpose digital strategies
We support councils to develop future-ready digital and ICT strategies, roadmaps and operating models that align technology investment with community priorities. Our approach is pragmatic and scalable, ensuring governance frameworks and delivery models are proportionate to council size and complexity.
Program assurance and delivery confidence
Major technology programs can strain internal resources. We provide independent program assurance, business case development and health checks to strengthen oversight, manage risk and improve delivery confidence. Our work helps councils make informed investment decisions and maintain transparency with elected members and communities.
Data governance and operational efficiency
We help councils improve data and information management practices to reduce duplication, streamline administrative processes and enhance visibility across services and assets. Through automation, governance uplift and capability development, councils can reduce operational burden while improving service delivery.
Responsible adoption of emerging technologies
As councils explore AI, automation and digital service enhancement, governance and risk management are critical. We support proportionate AI governance and digital controls so innovation can be deployed responsibly and sustainably.
Independent advice, tailored to council environments
We are independent and technology-agnostic. We do not sell software or promote specific vendors. Our advice is grounded in evidence and tailored to each council’s operating model, regulatory context and community expectations.
Our processes are ISO9001 certified, reflecting our commitment to quality and disciplined delivery. We hold Gateway assurance certification and appointments to key council panels, including:
- Business Management & Consulting Services (LB309)
- Financial Management and Consulting Services (LB310)
- ICT Solutions, Products, Services & New Tech (LB308)
- IT&C Solutions, Product, Services & Consulting (LGP115-2)
- MAV Procurement - ICT Professional and Leasing Services (ES8111-2021)
We do not compromise when it comes to integrity, independence and impact.
Customer success stories
Digital transformation for NSW Council
Evinact supported a NSW Council to develop a program delivery governance framework to manage the delivery of their upcoming Digital Transformation program of work.

A Business Case to support Council innovation
When a Queensland Council decided to transition its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system from on-premises to SaaS product, they engaged Evinact to develop a Business Case to assess options and determine the best way forward.

Technology program health check review
Evinact was engaged by a local council to independently review the health of their technology upgrade program.

Improving digital services and connectivity in regional Australia
Carpentaria Shire Council engaged Evinact to develop a 5-year ICT Strategy and practical Roadmap to assist the Council on their journey to a digital future.

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Jon O’Brien
Partner
Jon is a senior executive with more than 20 years’ experience delivering large-scale information, communications and technology initiatives across the public sector. He has worked across commercial, not-for-profit and government environments, leading organisational change, long-term strategy and major delivery programs, including planning and response activities for the G20 and Commonwealth Games.




