We help you navigate complexity and make decisions with confidence; enabling bold change and meaningful outcomes for government, society, and business.
Our values
Our culture is anchored in values that shape what we do and how we do it. Our values guide our decisions, build trust in our relationships, and ensure we act with integrity; with each other, with our clients, and within the communities we serve.
Respectful
We respect our people, our clients and our communities.
Empower
We empower to grow the business, grow the team, grow one another’s skill.
Stay safe, be well
We care for each other and actively promote well-being and safety.
Promote integrity
We are honest, open, ethical and fair.
Evolve through innovation
We innovate to continually make a positive difference.
Celebrate
We celebrate and reward success.
Teamwork
Together we achieve so much more.
Our history
Founded in 2009, we have grown from a Sydney-based practice of two partners to an organisation with nine offices across Australia and New Zealand. We have 16 partners and leaders, and around 180 professionals working across State, Federal, and Local Government, as well as the private sector.
2009
Founded in Sydney.
2010
Opened Melbourne office and established Assurance practice
2011
Opened Brisbane office
2012
Established Workplace Conduct Practice
2015
Staff numbers grew to 80
2019
Celebrated our first decade in business
2024
Acquired ZEDmc Consulting
2024
Launched inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
2025
Expanded into New Zealand
2025
OCM features 16 partners, of which 50 per cent are women.
Careers
At OCM, we understand the value we offer lies in the skills, knowledge, and expertise of our team and, ultimately, our ability to apply these to meet our clients’ needs. We are committed to creating a strong, supportive and high-performing culture, where each and every one of our people feels empowered to deliver their best.
If you are seeking a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive environment in which to pursue your career, let’s talk.
Corporate social responsibility
At OCM, we are committed to contributing to sustainable development with environmental and societal goals. Our Corporate Social Responsibility Program is modelled on the seven social responsibility core subjects of the ISO Guideline for Social Responsibility (ISO 26000).
Reconciliation Action Plan
OCM’s inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reflects our vision for a more interconnected and sustainable future. Our RAP aims to create a lasting positive influence on our people, industries, and communities. It outlines how we will enhance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, promote cultural awareness, and educate non-Indigenous Australians, fostering a corporate culture of diversity, equality, and respect.
Panels
Trusted by commonwealth, state and local governments. Our services can be procured through a number of government panels.
The firm people turn to when the stakes are high.
OCM brings clarity, care, and strategic impact. For decades, we have been trusted to shape better outcomes across government, business and society.