RPS has been appointed to the Australian Government People Panel – Professional Contractor Services, providing eligible Commonwealth entities with an established procurement pathway to access RPS’ approved professional contractor capability.
The appointment enables eligible Commonwealth entities to engage RPS for approved professional contractor services across a broad range of service categories, including:
- Audit services
- Authoring and writing services
- Communications
- Community and stakeholder engagement
- Contract management
- Corporate governance
- Data analytics and management
- General financial services
- Human resources
- Organisational planning and development
- Procurement and acquisitions
- Programs and projects
- Quality management
- Research
- Security services
The People Panel has been established to support more consistent and efficient procurement of recruitment, labour hire and professional contractor services across the Australian Government. Phase 3 of the arrangement covers professional contractor services delivered by individuals with specialised expertise, qualifications and experience for short-term requirements.
For Commonwealth clients, RPS’ appointment provides an established procurement pathway to access advisory and delivery capability across a broad range of professional services.
For RPS, the appointment is an important milestone for its public sector and Management Consulting teams and strengthens the way the business can support Commonwealth organisations with complex programs, projects and organisational priorities.
"This appointment reflects the depth and breadth of RPS' capability, and our commitment to helping government clients plan, manage and deliver complex programs of work with confidence."
Mel Morrissey, Executive Consultant and Management Consulting Practice Lead
RPS works with government clients across Australia to help define, shape and manage complex projects and programs. Its teams support clients across areas such as governance, program and project management, procurement, stakeholder engagement, communications, reporting, assurance and delivery support.
The appointment also reflects the breadth of RPS’ approved capability across the panel. From strengthening governance and contract management to supporting stakeholder engagement, reporting and program delivery, RPS brings practical experience to help clients maintain confidence across complex work programs.
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RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is a professional services firm supporting government, Defence, infrastructure and industry clients to plan, shape and deliver complex programs, projects and organisational change.Across Australia and Asia Pacific, we bring together advisory, project delivery, digital and technical expertise to support organisations through complex programs, transformation and investment. Our teams work across the project and program lifecycle, helping clients make informed decisions, strengthen governance, manage risk and move confidently from strategy through to delivery.For public sector and Defence clients, our Management Consulting team provides particular expertise in strategy execution, governance and risk, enterprise portfolio management, organisational transformation and capability uplift. We work alongside client teams to develop practical solutions that improve decision-making, strengthen delivery performance and build lasting organisational capability.As part of Tetra Tech’s global network, RPS can also draw on specialist expertise across engineering, environment, digital, infrastructure and international development, combining local knowledge with the scale and experience of a global organisation.We take a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, helping clients tackle complex challenges while building the systems, capability and confidence needed for long-term success.
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