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As a leading expert services firm we bring extensive experience in navigating complex matters across a wide range of government, industry, and academic settings.

With highly skilled and diverse backgrounds in leadership and senior management positions, we are immensely proud of our people and our reputation.

Our independence allows us to hand-pick leading-edge industry partners and specialists to better collaborate across a wide range of industries and disciplines.

Combined with a robust international network and extensive internal skill set, we are able to deliver unique solutions to complex challenges.

Careers with Sapere
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David Moore
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Kieran Murray
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Tony Samuel
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David Graham
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Martin Cairns
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Rebecca Conoulty
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Sue Friend
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Angus White
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Anya Eglit
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Kieran Murray
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Corina Comendant
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David Reeve
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Douglas Yee
Jamie O'Hare Portrait
Dr Jamie O’Hare
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Dr Julius Ohrnberger
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Lockie Woon
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Marnus Beylefeld
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Michael Ryan
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John Wallace
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Dr Vijaya Ramamurthy
A man wearing glasses, a blue suit, a pink shirt, and a checkered tie is standing against a light wooden wall. He is smiling and has short hair.
David Graham
Sue, a friend with shoulder-length light brown hair, is smiling and leaning against a light wooden wall. She is wearing a black blazer over a white blouse.
Sue Friend
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Brett Stacey
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Chris Graham
James Searby Portrait
James Searby
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Dr Leah Tang
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Matt Balmford
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Melissa Skilbeck
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Sally Carrick
A middle-aged man with short, graying hair, wearing a dark grey suit, white dress shirt, and striped tie, stands in front of a light grey wall. The background features the blurred lines of a modern building exterior.
Tony Samuel
A smiling man with short hair is wearing a dark blue suit, a white dress shirt, and a pink striped tie. He is standing in an indoor setting with a blurred background featuring vertical lines.
Martin Cairns
A woman with straight blonde hair, wearing a navy blazer over a light pink blouse, stands confidently in front of a blurred office building background. She has a slight smile and faces the camera directly.
Rebecca Conoulty
A person with shoulder-length brown hair and a pleasant smile is wearing a grey top and a black blazer. They are standing in front of a light-colored wall with a blurred window in the background.
Anya Eglit
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Byron Walker
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Cheryl Chia
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Chris Holland
Erick Backdahl portrait
Erik Backdahl
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Jeremy Thorpe
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David Moore
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Angus White
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Amanda Kelly
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Ashley Milkop
Dean Nutsford portrait
Dean Nutsford
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Dr Glenn Boyle
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Hamish Hann
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Jann Watt-Drake
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Jocelyn O’Neill
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Dr Graham Scott
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Professor Kym Anderson
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Dr Reinhard Pauls
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Stuart Shepherd
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Professor Tony van Zijl
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Dr Veronica Jacobsen

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Dr Graham Scott
A smiling man with short gray hair is wearing a dark suit, a blue striped shirt, and a red tie. He is seated indoors with a green plant and some documents visible in the background.
Professor Kym Anderson
An elderly man with glasses and a bald head is wearing a gray suit with a black shirt and black tie. He is smiling slightly and standing in front of a gray and black abstract art piece.
Dr Reinhard Pauls
A man with short, light-colored hair is smiling slightly in a professional setting. He is wearing a brown suit jacket, a light blue shirt, and a patterned tie. The background features a large window with natural light coming through.
Stuart Shepherd
Professor Tony van Zijl, an older man with white hair, wearing glasses and a dark suit with a white dress shirt and a blue polka dot tie, stands against a dark gray background. His facial expression is serious as he looks directly at the camera.
Professor Tony van Zijl
A smiling woman with short, light brown hair, wearing glasses and a dark-colored leather jacket over a dark ruffled top. She stands outdoors with a blurred background of a hilly landscape and buildings.
Dr Veronica Jacobsen

Careers with Sapere

Sapere recruits for attitude as well as experience. We look for people who are driven to succeed, curious and passionate about what they do.

The work we do is complex and challenging so we are always on the lookout for highly talented individuals with great skills who also recognise the value of working as part of a team. We are always interested in speaking with people who share this idea.

If you are interested in joining the Sapere team, please email us your enquiry along with your CV.

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