SPA Australia

SPA Australia is a leading provider of integrated legal, consulting, commercial, and analytics services to government.   

We collaborate with our clients to solve their most complex challenges. Our multidisciplinary approach, combined with trusted advisory, and leading-edge tools and analysis support, help our clients deliver measurable outcomes for the benefit of the Australian community.   

Why SPA Australia?

Our sole focus is to support government. As a result, every aspect of our operating model, governance structure, and talent mix has been designed to meet the unique needs of the public sector – reinforced by an unwavering commitment to integrity and managing conflicts.

  • Government‑only focus
  • Senior‑led project delivery
  • Partnership mindset
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Australian sovereign capability backed by global technical expertise

Services

 SPA Australia’s four solutions focus on key areas of expertise, yet the sum of their parts is greater. If you have a complex problem within your organisation, we have the knowledge and experience to plan and support you with innovative solutions.

Legal
SPA Australia supports the Commonwealth with public law, corporate and commercial law, information law, employment and WHS, litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters.

We provide specialist legal services for government, delivered through secondments or advisory support.

Legal Support Services and Secondments; Public Law; Enforcement, Litigation and Regulatory Law; Corporate and Commercial Law.

Commercial
SPA Australia supports government outcomes through a range of services including procurement, contract management and business case development.

Procurement Reviews and Improvement; Financial Advisory and Cost Modelling, Procurement Strategy and Delivery, Business Case Development, Contract and Vendor Management, Contract and Vendor Management, Negotiation Support, Probity.

Consulting
We help government deliver, transform, and improve outcomes through expertise in regulatory reform, program delivery, governance, evaluation, and organisational performance.

Corporate Governance and Risk; Evaluation and Review; Organisational Performance and Development, Regulation and Legislation, Programs and Projects.

Analytics
SPA Australia’s Analytics team helps clients make faster and more informed decisions through application of advanced modelling, analysis and decision support, providing data-driven insights across complex defence and government problems.

Operational Analysis and Decision Support; Capability and Investment Analysis; Modelling and Simulation; Advanced Analytical Tools.

Explore our services and case studies at Services – SPA Australia

Clients

Our team in Australia has worked with all major Commonwealth public sector agencies, and with many State and Territory governments across Australia including:

  • Department of Defence
  • Department of Home Affairs
  • Australian Taxation Office
  • Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
  • Services Australia
  • Department of Social Services
  • Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
  • ACT, NSW and Victorian governments

Learn more about our clients and the panels we’re on at About us – SPA Australia

Locations and scale

SPA has more than 3,300 employees across 23 office locations within the US, UK and Australia. In Australia, more than 130 employees are based across Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.  

Meet our team at People – SPA Australia

For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), SPA Australia’s parent company, has delivered data-driven insights to clients globally with deep expertise in defence, intelligence, national security, and other portfolios.

In 2025, SPA Australia acquired Proximity, a highly regarded professional services firm specialising in legal, commercial and consulting advisory services to government.

Approach

Our values underpin all that we do. We’re proud of our team of genuine people. We take a bold approach and think differently, creating innovative strategies. We provide helpful outcomes and generously share our experience and knowledge, ensuring our trusted advice and intelligent guidance is objective, grounded in data, enriched by experience, and reflects a deep understanding of our clients ’goals.   

Want to join us? Visit Careers – SPA Australia

Connect with us

Website: au.spa.com
LinkedIn: SPA Australia
Email: enquiries@au.spa.com  

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