Q5 was founded in London in 2009 with a clear ambition: to build a consulting firm focused on organisational health. While many firms concentrated on strategy, systems or large-scale transformation, we saw an opportunity to help organisations succeed through people, leadership and culture.
In 2015, Q5 expanded into Australia, launching in Sydney and bringing together local insight with global expertise. Today, our Australian team works across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, partnering with organisations throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
We believe lasting change happens when strategy, culture and leadership move together. That’s why we work closely with clients to solve complex challenges in practical, people-centred ways, balancing long-term ambition with the realities of day-to-day delivery.
Across sectors including infrastructure, health, retail and media, we support organisations through transformation, leadership alignment and organisational change. Our approach combines deep expertise with collaboration, adaptability and a strong focus on outcomes, helping clients build the clarity and momentum needed to create lasting impact.
Understanding what we do, starts with why we exist. We’re here to build healthy organisations to propel people, economies and societies forward.
Our values represent our essence. These were developed by our team. They give us a sense of how we show up to work, the attributes that we demonstrate and the way we work together.
We all build a culture of belonging and inclusivity where we bring our best selves to work.
We consistently seek and share feedback on performance and behaviour - challenging ourselves to do better each day.
We’re endlessly curious, always pushing ourselves and our clients forward.
We may not always agree, and that’s fine, but we always look out for one another and find a way to work together.
We care deeply about our clients, and immerse ourselves in their worlds, maintaining our ethics and integrity throughout.
At Q5 Australia, we recognise the importance of listening, learning and taking meaningful action towards reconciliation. We are committed to building stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and businesses, and to creating a workplace that values First Nations perspectives and experiences.
Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan marks an important step in our journey. Through education, collaboration and accountability, we are working to embed reconciliation into how we operate, support our people and engage with clients and communities across Australia.
At Q5, we believe diverse perspectives make organisations stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel supported, respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
Our Australian team reflects a broad mix of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, helping us better understand the organisations and communities we work with. We continue to challenge ourselves to build an inclusive culture through learning, open conversations and actions that create equal opportunities for our people to grow and thrive.
