Anaiwan Advisory is a First Nations and Veteran owned and led consultancy supporting organisations to deliver complex work with clarity, care, and cultural accountability. We help teams plan, stabilise, and complete high-stakes procurement, ICT, program delivery, strategy, and communications initiatives, from early design through to sustainable outcomes.
We work where the work matters, timelines are tight, and the path forward isn’t clear. Whether you’re starting something new, course-correcting a project, or scaling impact, we bring structure, momentum, and calm to complexity, ensuring cultural integrity and practical delivery are woven into every decision.
We work nationally with government, community, and corporate teams who are committed to purposeful delivery, cultural accountability and lasting impact.
From the beginning to what’s next
Our story
Anaiwan Advisory started with one person, one desk, and a clear intent: do the work properly, and bring others with you.
Founder Kristopher Wozniak, a proud Anēwan man and Veteran, spent more than a decade working across infrastructure, defence, aviation and government.
He led high-risk probity work, rebuilt supplier systems, and delivered outcomes where stakes were high, and shortcuts weren’t an option.
He saw consulting done at arm’s length, with people writing strategies without understanding the work, no connection to the community, and no commitment to delivery. So, he built something different – Anaiwan Advisory.
Partnering for progress and meaningful outcomes
What we do
We help organisations deliver complex work with clarity and care, from first idea to final outcome.
That includes building something new, navigating tight timeframes, or steadying delivery when projects begin to drift. We bring momentum, structure, and cultural accountability, and support teams to lead with purpose even when the path forward is messy.
You’ll find us designing procurement strategies, co-leading delivery teams, guiding ICT reform, strengthening governance, and making cultural commitments real through systems and practice. Wherever we start, the focus stays the same: outcomes that matter and work done properly.
Procurement and Probity Advisory
Project Management
ICT and Cyber
Delivery
Communications and Engagement
Defence Advisory
Guided by values. Driven by change.
Our purpose
We help organisations deliver complex work with clarity, structure, and cultural accountability.
We build what’s needed, fix what isn’t working, and stay long enough to make the change stick. No shortcuts. No noise. Just work that holds.
We embed First Nations leadership into the process as a way of thinking, planning, and delivering that shapes better outcomes for everyone.
Collaborative. Flexible. Focused on impact.
How we work
We stay close to the work and the people doing it.
You’ll find us in workshops, on site visits, during sprint planning, or at regional health meetings, where we listen without an agenda. We don’t need polish to get started. We need a shared sense of what matters — and a willingness to move.
We’ve helped fix broken processes, stabilise risky programs, and turn Reconciliation Action Plans into lived practice. But, we’ve also helped shape from scratch, from building procurement systems for community to guiding ICT delivery across departments.
What we bring is steadiness, clarity, and the right kind of pressure to help things move.
Principles that shape our practice and partnerships
Our values
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Welcoming
Everyone belongs. We build trust fast – no ego, no posturing. -
Straight up
We say what needs to be said. And we back it with action. -
Build better
We design smarter systems, fix what’s broken, and bring people with us. -
Outcome-obsessed
We don’t waste time, money, or energy. We keep things moving. -
Grounded
Our cultural identity shapes how we work. Always with respect.
Supporting changemakers across country
Who we work with
- Government departments
- Aboriginal-led organisations
- Community services
- Corporate teams committed to cultural reform
- Project and procurement leads under pressure
We’re listed on Supply Nation and multiple government panels. Our work spans health, infrastructure, treaty, education, and beyond. Read more about our work
Where we work
We’re based in Melbourne and work nationally from metro offices to regional clinics, across all states and territories. Wherever the work is, we show up. Contact us
The people behind the purpose
Meet our team
Anaiwan was built to stay close to the work. To cut through the noise. To bring cultural strength and delivery discipline into the same room and stay there until the job’s done. Today, we’re a national team doing exactly that. We design, steady and deliver complex work with calm, clarity and care, and ensure the outcomes stick.
Kristopher Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Kristopher Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Kris is a proud Anēwan man and Fellow of the World Commerce and Contracting organisation. He’s spent over 15 years leading procurement and probity in high-stakes environments from Government, Commonwealth Games infrastructure to supplier reform at Qantas. Known for his clarity and integrity, Kris founded Anaiwan Advisory to offer something different: a consultancy that delivers, listens, and makes room for others.
Kirsty Waterford
Director Strategy and Communications
Kirsty Waterford
Director Strategy and Communications
Kirsty has 15+ years of expertise in strategic communications, campaign leadership, and public affairs. She’s delivered national health and policy campaigns, shaped social movements, and helped build trust in times of uncertainty. At Anaiwan, she turns complex problems into clear messaging, strong partnerships, and practical strategies always grounded in impact.
Jordana Kelly
Executive Support
Jordana Kelly
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Jordana is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung woman with a background in executive support, procurement and operations. She’s worked on strategic projects for the National Blood Authority, Treaty Authority, and health and education. Known for her calm focus and care for detail, Jordana helps keep projects moving and people connected.
