GreenCM provides tailored HR management and consulting for businesses, NFPs, community groups and government organisations anywhere in Queensland (and beyond). Services include compliance support, policy development, contract & award alignment, recruitment guidance, staff support and on-demand expertise — delivered as a hybrid/virtual service to reduce costs without compromising quality.

Yes. GreenCM’s HR retainer packages start from just $89 per week (ex GST) and give small businesses and NFPs in Cairns, Atherton Tablelands, Townsville, Mackay and across Queensland the benefit of senior-level HR support without a full-time in-house team. Packages include predictable costs, on-demand expertise, discounted additional hours and rollover of unused hours (up to 3 months). No minimum contract — cancel anytime.

GreenCM’s comprehensive 71-point HR Audit reviews seven critical domains to identify compliance risks, outdated practices and gaps against current employment laws, NES and WHS requirements. It delivers a clear, evidence-based roadmap to reduce unfair dismissal risk, improve culture and streamline people management — ideal for Queensland organisations seeking peace of mind.

Absolutely. GreenCM specialises in practical policy review and development for volunteer-run clubs, community groups and NFPs across Far North Queensland and Queensland. Clients report that policies that previously “sat on a shelf” become usable tools with training and implementation support.

GreenCM offers transparent, fixed-price grant writing:

• Small/Simple Grant (up to $35k): $990 (ex GST)

• Medium/Complex Grant ($36k–$99k): $1,990 (ex GST)

• Large/Major Grant ($100k–$250k): $3,190 (ex GST)

Tender writing is quoted individually. With over 25 years’ experience and more than 100 successful applications totalling over $30M, GreenCM supports NFPs, community groups, small businesses and farming enterprises across Queensland.

GreenCM has over 25 years of not-for-profit, community, small business and farming grant writing experience, with a proven track record of successful applications. Writers understand what evaluation panels look for and work collaboratively to meet both your project needs and funding body requirements — helping organisations from the Cassowary Coast to the Sunshine Coast secure funding.

GreenCM’s External Supervision & Mentoring is a proactive, confidential service focused on employee growth, wellbeing, career goals and navigating workplace challenges. It is delivered one-on-one (virtual or hybrid) and is highly valued by support workers, managers and leaders in Townsville, Cairns and across Queensland. Sessions start at $150 (ex GST) for 1 hour or $750 for a 6-session package.

Unlike traditional EAP counselling, GreenCM supervision provides a safe, impartial space for professional reflection, practice improvement and leadership development. It is particularly useful for frontline support workers and managers who want to unpack workplace stress and grow professionally without waiting until burnout.

Yes. GreenCM specialises in strategic planning and SWOT analysis for community, volunteer and sporting groups. Clients report that sessions help turn scattered projects into a clearer strategic vision — strengthening both day-to-day operations and grant applications.

Yes. GreenCM is based in Far North Queensland and works with clients across Queensland and Australia via hybrid and virtual service delivery. This model reduces costs while maintaining high-quality, professional support for small businesses, government, NFPs, community and sporting groups.

GreenCM has over 45 years of combined experience across Small Business, Hospitality, Construction, Sport & Recreation, Education & Training, Cleaning, Retail, Agriculture, Government, Non-Government, Trades, For-Profit, Not-for-Profit, Community Groups, Volunteer Groups and Startups — from small operations to multi-million-dollar budgets.

GreenCM consultants bring:

• Over 20 years in Human Resource Management

• Over 30 years in participant-centred strengths-based supervision and mentoring

• Over 25 years in grant writing (100+ successful applications, $30M+)
  Team members hold university qualifications in HR Management, Community Development and Indigenous Studies, plus Management, Company Directorship, Community Services, Youth Work, Accounting and Training & Assessing. Memberships include AHRI and AICD.

Yes. Through HR audits, policy development, contract & award alignment and ongoing retainer support, GreenCM helps organisations navigate complex legislation, reduce the risk of unfair dismissal claims and workplace penalties, and build a strong compliance foundation.

Definitely. Many of GreenCM’s clients are volunteer-led clubs and community groups in regional areas (Atherton Tablelands, Cassowary Coast, etc.). Services are designed to be practical, flexible and cost-effective for organisations that lack in-house HR or policy expertise.

Retainer clients gain predictable weekly costs, rapid phone/email support, access to the full range of HR services, discounted additional hours and the ability to roll over unused hours. Many describe GreenCM as their “HR and Business Compliance roles, all in one.”

Yes. GreenCM provides clear, enforceable employment documents by aligning contracts and industrial instruments with current awards, NES and legislation — helping reduce legal risk and ensure fair, compliant employment relationships.

As a hybrid and virtual service delivery specialist, GreenCM works remotely with clients anywhere in Queensland and Australia. This approach lowers costs while maintaining high-quality, personalised support through phone, email, video and structured packages.

Yes. GreenCM assists NFPs, community groups and businesses to identify funding opportunities, craft persuasive applications and manage the submission process from start to finish — so you don’t have to treat grant writing as a full-time job.

Contact GreenCM for a confidential, no-obligation discussion. Whether you need a one-off audit, policy package, grant support, supervision sessions or an ongoing HR retainer, the team will tailor a solution that fits your needs and budget.

GreenCM has over 25 years of not-for-profit, community, small business and farming grant writing experience, with over 100 successful applications totalling over $30M.

GreenCM Grant Writers understand what evaluation panels look for when assessing your funding application. We work with you to ensure that not only your grant application meets your needs, but the requirements of the funding body, giving you the best chance of success – after all your success is our success.

This really depends on the grant, its complexity and how prepared you are as an applicant.

Writing a grant can range from 6 - 8 hours for small grants to 30 – 40 hours for larger grants. Please be aware that complicated grants and grants of more than $1M will take longer to prepare.

No, not normally. These costs will need to be covered separately.

How long it takes to hear back about a grant depends on the funding body. While this is usually included in the grant documents, it can vary between 1 – 2 weeks of emergent or quick turnaround grants to 6 – 9 months for some government grants.

GreenCM Grant Writers will confirm the grant timelines with you as early as possible during the grant writing process.

No one can be 100% successful.

All grants are highly competitive, with sometimes over 75% of grant applications being rejected.

However, in our experience many grant applications are rejected due to ineligibility, incomplete applications, data errors or because great ideas weren’t clearly outlined.

Let us help give your idea or project the best chance by starting with a high-quality application.

Apply again. Remember no one can be 100% successful.

Reviewing and reuploading your grant will only take a short time. GreenCM values our clients and offers a 50% hourly donation for resubmiting organisations and groups with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status.

If you are a small business, farmer or other group without DGR status, contact us to discuss other fee options.

We understand that everyone is time poor and that 9 – 5 doesn’t work for most people. GreenCM works with clients all over Queensland and to ensure the best use of your time and money, we utilise Microsoft Teams, Zoom, emails and phone contact at times convenient for you including outside of normal business hours and weekends.

This improves our productivity and reduces costs for you – after all your success is our success.

While GreenCM Grant Writers can certainly help you prepare and even identify project ideas (through Needs Analysis and Strategic Planning activities), having the following information will not only reduce grant writing costs, but it will also improve the quality of the grant and reduce the response time.

Grants require a lot of information not only about the specific project you are seeking funding for, but also about you as the applicant.

In addition to information about your project, your three priorities should be:

1. Information about your club, group, business or organisation, including history, mission, target group, accountability structure, number of staff and volunteers, current enrolment or membership, user-group demographics, financial turnover, past and current projects and programs.

2. Copies of insurance certificates of currency, audited financial statements, incorporation documents, GST and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, titles or lease agreements.

3. Finally, gather a list of referees for future funding applications. These should be targeted by idea or project as particular referees will strengthen different applications.

Yes. GreenCM Grant Writers can help you find a grant to suit your project.

Through our network of grant sources, we can find the right grant to suit you and your project.

For more information on GreenCM Grant Writing please email Shane at shane@greencm.com.au

GreenCM staff have over 25 years of experience providing qualified and professional supervision and mentoring for staff and leaders across a variety of business sectors. GreenCM supervisors and mentors create a safe, confidential, and impartial space for staff to discuss their work, challenges, and opportunities for professional growth.

GreenCM Supervisors and Mentors hold university qualifications in Human Resource Management, Community Development and Indigenous Studies. They also hold qualifications in Management, Community Services, Youth Work, Business, Accounting, and Training and Assessing.

GreenCM has combined over 45 years of experience across multiple industries including Small Business, Hospitality, Construction, Sport and Recreation, Education, Cleaning, Retail, Agriculture, Government and Non-Government, Trades People, Defence Forces, For-Profit, Not-for-Profit, Community Groups, Volunteers Groups and Startups from small to multimillion dollar budgets.

Finally, as an ethics-based company GreenCM seeks to embody the principles of honesty,
integrity, fairness, transparency, accountability, respect, and responsibility.

External Supervision and Mentoring helps staff and leaders enhance their skills, learn new techniques, reflect on their practice, and gain constructive feedback. GreenCM staff are external to your employer, ensuring objectivity and a focus on the staff member's well-being and professional growth.

External Supervision and Mentoring is an essential part of improving job satisfaction, reducing staff turnover, enhancing service quality, and fostering resilience in high-stress professions. 

GreenCM external Supervision and Mentoring sessions are confidential, creating a safe space for staff to be open and honest about their experiences and challenges. However, GreenCM staff are required law to notify the relevant authorities to ensure your safety and wellbeing if you make a threat of harm against yourself or others.

No, external Supervision and Mentoring is not counselling. Counselling involves a trained therapist listening to you and helping you find ways to deal and cope with emotional issues.

GreenCM supervisors and mentors focus on employee growth and development, wellbeing, career goals, increasing job satisfaction and navigating workplace challenges.

Via Microsoft Teams, Zoom and over the phone. By providing Supervision and Mentoring services exclusively via Microsoft Teams, Zoom and over the phone, GreenCM seeks to reduce out of pocket costs by eliminating travel time and travel costs, while removing the disruption to productivity caused by attending external Supervision and Mentoring.

The time taken to attend external Supervision and Mentoring, even when provided locally, can result in the loss of 2 or more additional hours of work increasing the cost to your business.

GreenCM charges a flat rate of $150 per hour (ex GST) for external Supervision and Mentoring.

However, reduced rates are available for multi-bookings, not-for-profits and organisations with DGR status. Please contact us to discuss fee options.

While monthly sessions are the industry standard. More frequent sessions can be beneficial where workplace issues have been identified or where outcomes are time sensitive.

No. It can be beneficial for any profession or industry.

External Supervision and Mentoring provide a fresh perspective, guidance, and support to individuals in their work, helping them to improve their skills and avoid burnout. It can also help to ensure accountability and maintain professional standards.

GreenCM supervisors and mentors help staff by:

• Providing an unbiased viewpoint
• Creating a confidential safe space to reflect on professional practice and identify opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Developing strategies to prevent workplace stress, burnout and compassion fatigue
• Providing assistance to identify pathways to enhance skills and career development
• Helping reflect on workplace issues and incidents
• Introducing new ways of thinking, challenge beliefs and create new perspectives
• Helping to increase job satisfaction and motivation
• Developing leadership and problem-solving skills
• Building confidence
• Facilitating strategic thinking about complex situations
• Providing regular constructive feedback.

External Supervision and Mentoring has been proven to have the following positive benefits for business.

• Improve staff satisfaction, retention rates, and team relations.
• Increase profits through improved performance and productivity.
• Foster innovative ideas.
• Investing in external supervision shows staff that their work and well-being are valued, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Make the most of an employee's skills and abilities, avoiding expensive and time consuming recruitment processes and ensuring that valuable knowledge stays within your business.
• Develop employee skills in a particular area, such as customer service or creative thinking and problem solving.
• Prepare existing employees to move into different or more senior roles.
• Develop succession planning and identify skills gaps.
• Act as a sounding board for ideas, helping make decisions faster and with more certainty.
• Staff are better equipped to provide high-quality services and make sound decisions, leading to better outcomes for clients and customers.

External Supervision and Mentoring support leaders’ growth and development by providing an objective perspective and constructive feedback.

GreenCM staff have over 25 years’ experience developing leaders across a variety of business sectors. External Supervision and Mentoring with trained GreenCM staff, enables leaders to reflect on their leadership style and receive guidance on how to improve their effectiveness.

External Supervision and Mentoring help leaders gain experience and knowledge to improve their own career and business skills. Enabling them to better manage staff, communicate more effectively, make difficult decisions with greater confidence, implement effective change management, develop human resource skills and grow effective staff teams.

Additionally, external supervision can help leaders to identify blind spots or areas for personal growth, promoting greater self-awareness and a deeper understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses. External Supervision and Mentoring with trained GreenCM staff help leaders become more effective, confident, and successful.

For more information on GreenCM external Supervision and Mentoring email Shane at shane@greencm.com.au