Ember Advisors

Data driven decisions,
for the public good.

Ember Advisors blends strategy, public policy and best-in-class analytics to solve complex challenges for public and social sector clients focused on social impact.

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What we do

We start with the outcome.

Nine specialist capabilities spanning strategy, analytics, artificial intelligence, data engineering, reporting and operational improvement.

Strategy and Advisory

We support organisations to develop strategies, design operating models, build business cases, and evaluate policies and programs.

Data Strategy and Enablement

We develop data strategies and roadmaps, design governance frameworks, and establish data sharing arrangements.

AI Enablement

We help clients develop AI strategies, establish responsible AI governance, and design and implement generative AI solutions.

Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning

We transform data into insights through descriptive and diagnostic analytics, machine learning, and advanced statistical methods.

Population Modelling and Forecasting

We forecast demand, model populations, and run scenario and microsimulation analyses to inform policy and program design.

Fraud and Compliance Analytics

We build analytics that detect risk, support integrity oversight, and automate treatment decisions.

Data Engineering and Platforms

We build automated data pipelines, design data platforms and warehouses, and integrate systems across government environments.

Reporting, Dashboards and Visualisation

We design and build executive dashboards, performance monitoring tools, and interactive digital reports.

Process Refinement and Automation

We streamline operational and reporting processes, automating routine work so that people can focus on higher-value decisions.

80+
Projects in the past three years
Public sector, exclusively.
Who we advise

Commonwealth departments, state agencies, regulators and mission-driven organisations.

+ many more across federal, state & the social sector Who we advise →
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Australian Government Department of Education Department of Veterans’ Affairs Jobs and Skills Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration NBN Co NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Australian Financial Security Authority NSW Government
ServiceGen
Triple Zero Victoria
Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council Paul Ramsay Foundation National Wellbeing Alliance Learning Creates Australia
WHO WE ARE

Our vision is to be the trusted analytics partner of organisations solving complex problems for positive social impact.

We serve public outcomes.
Every engagement is judged by the public good it enables.
We advise with integrity.
Public-sector-only means we tell you what the evidence says — not what sells the next project.
We put the client first.
We embed, co-locate, and leave capability behind — not dependency.
We focus on quality.
Defensible methods, rigorous analysis, work that holds up to scrutiny.
We offer a great place to work.
Our people — and the standard of their work — are the product.

We are a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, actuaries and public-policy professionals.

Partners
Tarah BarzanjiGreg KabashimaJames Oates
Principals
Stephanie ThomsonCatherine MarksSophie GemmellMichelle TaboneSam McInerney
Engagement Managers
Max YeungNic HorowitzFaza BijaksanaCressida VaughanTalia SimsonRebekah SawkinsLeslie MarshAlice HeAmy Rieck
Senior Analysts
Jake de KortBenjamin DengRafid NoorMelina MackeyChristopher Luu+1
Analysts
Tara DabrowskiSarah DevittCarl DingfelderLewis HastieOliver HartJiah LeeConor GameAndrew ZhangAlice LuSally OatesVincent Wong+6
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