About

hi, i'm megan!

When I look back on my career, I have always been drawn to work that helps other people. So when I established my consultancy practice in 2011, it was to make a bigger impact by helping the organisations that help other people.

About

A Bit About Me

Megan J Buntine

Principal

I am on a mission to improve the capability of organisations and individuals.

Through my knowledge, my skills, my experience, and my connections, I support boards and executives to build greater governance, leadership, and strategic capabilities, so they can deliver better supports and services to their own clients.

I have worked and volunteered across the human services and broader community sectors for more than 30 years, as well as running my own businesses over the past 20 years.

I write and speak on a range of topics for a variety of audiences.

You can download my corporate profile by clicking here.

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AWARDS

I have previously been awarded a Victorian government Occupational Health and Safety scholarship.

I have also been nominated for a Department of Human Services Valuing Achievement Award.

I have been a volunteer citizen advocate for a man with multiple and complex needs for more than 25 years.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Diploma of Government
Certificate IV Training & Assessment
Certificate IV OHS
Certificate IV Governance
Certificate IV Disability
Trained lead auditor
SAI Global-preferred consultant

Memberships

I have been a member of a number of not-for-profit organisations in a variety of governance roles.
Some of my recent Board roles include: Board member with the Into Our Hands community foundation, Director and Company Secretary with Alpine Valleys Community Leadership, and Independent Non-Executive Director with Morcare Services.
I have also previously served on the Board of Alexandra District Health, I was Board Secretary of Rivers and Ranges Community Leadership Inc, and I was a member of the Victorian Public Tenants’ Association Inc Board.
I am also a Specialist Consultant with Benefolk.

AWARDS

I have previously been awarded a Victorian government Occupational Health and Safety scholarship.

I have also been nominated for a Department of Human Services Valuing Achievement Award.

I have been a volunteer citizen advocate for a man with multiple and complex needs for more than 25 years.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Diploma of Government
Certificate IV in:
- Training & Assessment
- OHS
- Governance
- Disability
Trained lead auditor
SAI Global-preferred consultant

Memberships

Some of my recent Board roles include: Board member with the Into Our Hands community foundation, Director and Company Secretary with Alpine Valleys Community Leadership, and Independent Non-Executive Director with Morcare Services.
I have also previously served on the Board of Alexandra District Health, I was Board Secretary of Rivers and Ranges Community Leadership Inc, and I was a member of the Victorian Public Tenants’ Association Inc Board.
I am also a Specialist Consultant with Benefolk.

what i can help you with

Supports for Organisations

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Organisational Governance

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

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EXECUTIVE COACHING

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BOARD MENTORING

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SUCCESSION PLANNING

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BOARD DEVELOPMENT

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COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

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BOARD EVALUATION

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QUALITY ASSURANCE & IMPROVEMENT

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RISK AUDITS

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NETWORKING EVENTS

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TAILORED TRAINING

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Meet Megan

My Backstory

For me, it’s always been about the people.

When I look back on my career, the work I have been drawn to has always been about helping other people in one way or another.

After a fairly cocooned start to my own life – or at least, what I thought at the time was ‘fairly cocooned’ (if you are interested in that story, you can hear more about my early and subsequent journey in a podcast here), my time as a support worker really kicked off the awakenings of my awareness of the challenges that many people face in their journey through life.

Read the full story here.

Testimonials

What my clients are saying

I have been fortunate enough to work with Megan for several years, as she has brought constant guidance and astute advisory to a national NFP Board in transition.

Megan has been helpful in not only advising on a strategic transition, but in the carefully developed follow-up tactics and training for the new Board.

As incoming Chair, I have relied on Megan time and time again for her input to keep my focus and priorities in the right places.

I strongly recommend Megan for Board advisory services..

David Harding Board Chair - Engineering Aid Australia

Working with Megan through her Executive Support Program has been transformative. Megan’s thoughtful guidance and strategic insights have helped me improve performance, reduce stress, and lead with greater clarity and confidence.

Our sessions have been engaging, practical, and grounded in real-world application. Megan’s warm, open approach makes it easy to explore challenges and build lasting leadership skills.

Trevor Kellam General Manager - Catholic Development Fund Wollongong

Megan turned out to be the best investment decision I could have ever made – both in time and money! First and foremost, she was an island of calm in a sea of bureaucracy. Her straightforward, pragmatic approach not only peeled back the layers to reveal the best way forward, but she achieved our goal in a remarkably expeditious manner.

Clearly, Megan is a skilled consultant with a love of detail and a genuine depth of knowledge in governance, but the qualities I appreciated the most were her humour and serenity when I was under pressure to deliver a result.

Maureen Thurston CEO - Access Partners

Megan has just concluded a number of Governance training sessions for Community Sector Banking in partnership with local Community Bank Branches across Gippsland. These sessions were very professionally run and feedback from participants, who represented a cross section of not-for-profit and community groups, has consistently highlighted the depth of knowledge and experience that Megan has in this area. We are delighted with how these workshops have been delivered, and we are confident that they will result in stronger governance for many local groups.

Bruce Argyle Head of Philanthropy and State Manager - Victoria and Tasmania, Community Sector Banking

The Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association is the peak body for Men’s Sheds in Tasmania and earlier this year we engaged Megan to provide governance training to many of our members. Apart from being extremely knowledgeable, Megan was able to facilitate the training in a way that all attendees understood. She created an environment that was inclusive and comfortable for our men to learn new skills. The training was interactive and enjoyable and of great benefit to those that attended. We would have no hesitation in highly recommending Megan to any organisation wishing to ensure good governance practices.

Wendy Kennedy Executive Officer, Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association

Megan from Megan J Buntine Consulting Services facilitated Governance and Strategic Planning workshops with our Board and executive team recently. Her knowledge in this area is extensive and I would highly recommend her. Megan is well-organised, professional and engaging. Megan undertook a huge amount of pre-planning prior to the workshops, which set the tone for the day. Thank you Megan..

Karryn Goode Chief Executive Officer, The Rights Information and Advocacy Centre

Megan worked with three different volunteer community groups to ensure there was a shared level of basic governance understanding and then supported each of them to develop a Strategic Plan.

Each plan was in line with the group’s goals and also met Council’s expectations in terms of the direction we were hoping each group would move. Megan provided an excellent level of communication and support back to Council around the process, and is now providing regular check-ins and support to help them implement their aims.

We have been very pleased with the outcomes and would definitely use Megan’s services again in the future.

Bodye Darvill Coordinator Community Committees, Wellington Shire Council