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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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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
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Dr Jamie O’Hare
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Dr Julius Ohrnberger
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Marnus Beylefeld
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Michael Ryan
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Preston Davies
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John Wallace
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Dr Vijaya Ramamurthy
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David Graham
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Sue Friend
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Brett Stacey
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Chris Graham
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James Searby
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Marisha Perera
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Matt Balmford
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Melissa Skilbeck
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Sally Carrick
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Tony Samuel
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Martin Cairns
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Rebecca Conoulty
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Anya Eglit
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Byron Walker
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Cheryl Chia
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Erik Backdahl
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John Farrant
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Mark Arena
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David Moore
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Angus White
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Amanda Kelly
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Ashley Milkop
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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
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Professor Kym Anderson
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Dr Reinhard Pauls
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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
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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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