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# Votar Partners Pty Ltd

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://www.votar.com.au/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Votar Partners Maintains ISO 9001:2015 Certification: What This Means for Our Clients](https://www.votar.com.au/updates/votar-partners-maintains-iso-90012015-certification-what-this-means-for-our-clients/): We're pleased to announce that Votar Partners has successfully passed our surveillance assessment for ISO 9001:2015, as verified by the British Standards Institution (BSI). This continued certification reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional service quality to our clients across government, health, and non-profit sectors. 
- [How Votar Helps Not-for-Profits Strengthen Information Governance (Privacy, Cyber Security and Recordkeeping)](https://www.votar.com.au/rcat/how-votar-helps-not-for-profits-strengthen-information-governance/): The data and information held by not-for-profits are more than administrative assets – they are the foundation of compliance, accountability, and community trust. Yet many organisations operate with scattered systems, inconsistent recordkeeping, and unclear responsibilities that quietly erode efficiency and increase risk. 
- [Building a Strong Information Architecture for an Australian Power Station: Laying the Foundation for Smarter Information Management](https://www.votar.com.au/information-management/case-study-laying-the-foundation-for-smarter-information-management/): The organisation faced complex challenges: 
- [How Votar supported a State Government client Strengthen Information Management](https://www.votar.com.au/information-management/how-votar-supported-a-state-government-client-strengthen-information-management/): Based on these insights, Votar developed a new Information Management Strategy that: 
- [Are your business systems designed to protect your critical records?](https://www.votar.com.au/risk/are-your-business-systems-designed-to-protect-your-critical-records/): What happens when digital modernisation starts missing crucial evidence? A recent BBC investigation revealed a serious flaw in the UK's courts – one that raises urgent questions about fairness, transparency, and safeguards in the legal process. 
- [RCAT Overview](https://www.votar.com.au/uncategorized/rcat-overview/): Information Management Risks and Compliance should be on your mind.
- [Information Management Assessment with Cardinia Shire Council](https://www.votar.com.au/uncategorized/information-management-assessment-with-cardinia-shire-council-2/): As more organisations and businesses make the transition towards a digital model of service, the responsibility for critical information management is more important than ever before.
- [Eliminated paper rosters](https://www.votar.com.au/procurement/workforce-management-system-procurement/): This local council went from a very manual system to an intuitive, automated workforce management system. Here’s how you can change any work system in four easy steps.
- [Selecting and Sourcing of a Payroll & HRIS System](https://www.votar.com.au/procurement/how-to-seamlessly-implement-a-new-payroll-hris/): This client needed a new Payroll and HRIS, but their processes needed work too. Read how we helped them to connect the dots between systems and process.
- [How better internal systems equal better customer experience](https://www.votar.com.au/customer-systems-review/customer-systems-review/): When an Australian NFP tourist attraction asked us to boost visitor numbers and improve stakeholder relationships, we had the tools for the job. Read how the customer will benefit.
- [Business System Reviews for NFPs](https://www.votar.com.au/system-reviews/business-systems-review/): This NFP conducted a business system review and revealed efficiencies and opportunities. Read why NFPs in particular need to conduct reviews of their systems.
- [Improving your Procure to Pay Process](https://www.votar.com.au/procurement/improving-your-procure-to-pay-process/): When staff are vocal and unhappy about your procure-to-pay process, you should check in. Reviewing your process might reveal inefficiencies and opportunity for improvement.
- [Implementing Learning Management Systems](https://www.votar.com.au/procumement/iqesgfdryfnpoa7u3uvl886qdxgxlh/): Procurement in health can be a challenge, especially when you’ve got to procure with great haste. Read how one of our health clients got their LMS procurement done in record time
- [Protective Markings](https://www.votar.com.au/information-management/p87587sm0ceo629lxeceauwntfcm9n/): It is now less than a month until Victorian Public Sector agencies need to transition to Victoria’s new Protective Marking scheme.
- [Digital Signatures](https://www.votar.com.au/information-management/blog-post-title-one-gylp3/): It is widely recognised that digital signatures and digital stamping are a key enabler for increased efficiency, improved customer experience and a paper independent environment.
- [Surveillance Technologies Policy](https://www.votar.com.au/information-management/blog-post-title-two-bpk79/): Local councils need to talk about how they’re approaching surveillance. As a council, you need to have answers about how recordings are stored, your stance on location-tracking software and the use of drones, body worn cameras and fauna cams. Currently, councils are undertaking activities that could be classified as surveillance without even realising it.

## Pages
- [News](https://www.votar.com.au/news/): Discover the latest news and updates from Votar
- [Digital Transformation](https://www.votar.com.au/digital-transformation/): Digital Transformation Consulting Firm MelbourneDigital transformation and adoption for enterprisesAt Votar Partners, we specialise in guiding organisations through the complexities of digital adoption and transformation, ensuring that every step taken is strategic, evidence-based, and aligned with your unique business goals.Contact UsUse digital tools and techniques to deliver better experiences for customers and staffWhat we doOur focus is on helping clients navigate these complexities in a reliable, evidence-based manner, which is especially critical during periods of significant change or disruption to service and delivery models, whether due to technological advancements, regulatory shifts, or changes in funding.
- [Business Resilience](https://www.votar.com.au/business-consultant/business-resilience-consulting/): Business Resilience Consulting Firm MelbourneBusiness resilience planningIn today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, Votar Partners provides advisory services in Risk Management, Emergency and Critical Incident Management, Crisis Management, and Business Continuity Planning.Contact UsExpertise across many sectors.Our services are delivered by leading industry and academic experts, ensuring your organisation is well-prepared to navigate any challenge.
- [Procurement & Sourcing](https://www.votar.com.au/business-consultant/procurement-sourcing/): Procurement & Sourcing Consulting Firm MelbourneDetermining the most suitable procurement pathVotar Partners has an extensive background in assisting organisations to specify, procure and implement business systems and new services. We believe strongly that we are in the business of minimising risks for our clients, by the application of our discipline, methodology and experience.Contact UsWe bring discipline, robust processes, experience and objectivity to drive value through your procurement process.What we doMost organisations only conduct procurement activities infrequently, hence the discipline, methodology, and experience required are typically absent. This can result in a high risk of poor outcomes in one way or another – some or all of:
- [Corporate Governance](https://www.votar.com.au/business-consultant/corporate-governance/): Corporate Governance Consulting Firm MelbourneCorporate governanceAt Votar Partners, corporate governance is the cornerstone of our commitment to building sustainable and successful organisations. We help you manage corporate responsibilities effectively, ensuring that all actions align with the best interests of your stakeholders.Contact UsEffective corporate governance is essential for organizational success and stakeholder confidence.What we doWe specialise in reviewing, enhancing, redesigning, and developing comprehensive corporate governance frameworks. Our services include:
- [What We Do](https://www.votar.com.au/business-consultant/): Business Consulting Services MelbourneWe deliver a range of strategic and operational improvement projectsOur core business offering at Votar Partners is delivering business consulting services to our clients through consultation, analysis, and reporting using best practice standards and methodologiesWe don't seek to embed our practice into your organisation. Our job is to provide pragmatic, point-in-time support to resolve business challenges and keep your business moving.Multi disciplinary Business Consulting Services.Our multi-disciplinary consulting approach ensures that we can support the delivery of a broad range of strategic and operational improvement projects.Independent ICT Strategic AdviceReview and uplift your ICT capabilities and transition to a contemporary, service -focused architecture.
- [Information and Data Management](https://www.votar.com.au/information-and-data-management/): Information & Data Management Services MelbourneEffective information management servicesThe management of information underpins all functions and activities of every organisation and contributes to the delivery of your mission and strategic goals.
- [RCAT](https://www.votar.com.au/rcat/): Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment ToolkitIdentify, assess, & mitigate information risk.We identify, assess and mitigate Information Management Risk by evaluating how information is governed, managed, protected and used across the organisation.
- [Contact](https://www.votar.com.au/contact/): Contact UsHow we start our relationship is up to you. Give us a call, drop us an email or pop by the office. No matter how you initiate contact, If you’re curious to learn more, we’d welcome the opportunity to listen to your challenges, share our experience and together we can agree if our practice can help.
- [ICT & Digital Strategy](https://www.votar.com.au/business-consultant/ict-digital-strategy/): ICT & Digital Strategy Consulting Firm MelbourneDigital strategy for enterprises of all levelsWe can support you to develop a framework to initiate, create, monitor, and govern a prioritised program of initiatives that will exploit technology and bring your workforce on a program that will improve your service delivery activities.Contact UsReview and uplift your IT capabilities and transition to a contemporary, service-focused architectureWhat we doOur service analysis will consider the questions of why, what, and how. More detailed dimensions of this analysis include, but are not limited to:
- [Who We Are](https://www.votar.com.au/about/): About VotarFormed in 1989 and staunchly independent of all software and IT vendors our core business product is delivering business consulting services through consultation, analysis and reporting using best practice standards and methodologies.
- [Home](https://www.votar.com.au/): Business & Technology Consulting Firm MelbourneIndependent advice you can trust from a client focused, multidisciplinary teamFor over 30 years, we have supported and delivered strategic and operational advice to regulated clients in state government, local government, water, health, education, and not-for-profits.Contact UsOur focus is on helping clients navigate complexity in a reliable evidence-based mannerClients typically engage us during periods of significant change or disruption to service delivery models due to technology, regulatory, or funding changes. Services are delivered by a mature and experienced multi-disciplinary consulting team; we don’t engage junior resources. The Votar team are personable and respectful of all clients, ensuring advice and guidance aligns to your organisation's needs.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.votar.com.au/privacy-policy/):  

## Resources
- [Votar Partners Overview](https://www.votar.com.au/resource/votar-partners-overview/): Formed in 1989 and staunchly independent of all software and IT vendors we offer proven methodologies, skills, knowledge and expertise to ensure our focus is on improvements that are in the best interest of our clients.
- [Information Management Services](https://www.votar.com.au/resource/information-management-services/): We believe the management of information is the foundation of any organisation.
- [Information Asset Registers](https://www.votar.com.au/resource/information-asset-registers/): Votar Partners can help you to establish an Information Asset Register (IAR) to:
- [RCAT Overview](https://www.votar.com.au/resource/rcat-overview/): Information Management Risks and Compliance should be on your mind.
- [RCAT Case Study with Cardinia Shire Council](https://www.votar.com.au/resource/rcat-case-study-with-cardinia-shire-council/): Watch the case study below.
- [Murdoch University – Information Assets Register Case Study](https://www.votar.com.au/resource/murdoch-university-information-assets-register-case-study/): Discover how Votar Partners and Murdoch University worked together to develop and implement an Information Asset Register to protect Murdoch’s information and organisational reputation.

## Team Members
- [Bruno Maluto](https://www.votar.com.au/team/bruno-maluto/): Bruno has extensive IT, service delivery and process improvement skills in the areas of business systems analysis, systems specification, migration, implementation and project management.
- [Kye O’Donnell](https://www.votar.com.au/team/kye-odonnell/): Kye is a Principal Consultant specialising in records, information and knowledge management. He is experienced and energetic about improving business and service delivery through effective information management, efficient business processes, and positive organisational culture.
- [Michelle Honey](https://www.votar.com.au/team/michelle-honey/): Michelle is a Principal Consultant specialising in project management and business analysis.  She is passionate about delivering projects in a practical, client focused manner.
- [Mark Williamson](https://www.votar.com.au/team/mark-williamson/): Mark is the sole Director and owner of Votar Partners. He has a 30-year history in supporting clients to select and implement enterprise-wide business systems and process improvements in Australia, the UK, and Ireland.