Aboriginal engagement
and economic
participation
specialist.
Our purpose is to create jobs, career pathways and business opportunities
for Aboriginal people.
KSJ Consulting Service brings together over 40 years of experience of working with Aboriginal communities, State and Commonwealth Governments, and private sector clients across Australia.
We are in the business of facilitating effective relationships.
Our relationships are built on a foundation of respect and trust.
They are the foundation for achieving positive outcomes and we do this with our clients, communities, businesses and all stakeholders.
We put the interests of Aboriginal people at the centre of everything we do.
Our principles reflect our commitment to creating social value by only engaging with stakeholders who employ or create career pathways and business opportunities for Aboriginal people.
With extensive experience in Water, Natural Resources, Mining, Construction, and more, KSJ are experts in cross cultural engagement. We are here to support our clients and our community.
Our Team.
Aboriginal Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Communication Plans
- Facilitation Services
- Digital Engagement
Aboriginal Business Development Services
- Business Ideation & Plan Writing
- Grant Writing & Funding Applications
- Project Management Consulting
Aboriginal Industry Participation Plan Services
- Aboriginal Economic Participation
- Social Procurement Strategies
- Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention
Aboriginal Policy Advisory Services
- Closing the Gap & Priority Reforms
- Policy Development
- Policy Review
Cultural Capability Services
- Cultural Safety Training
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Cultural Heritage
Management
Research and Development Services
- Desktop Analysis
- Literature Reviews
- Transformative Research Surveys
- Report Writing Market Research
- Baseline Studies
(Qualitative and Quantitative)
Strategic Advisory Services
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy Development
Our Services.
Designed to support
Aboriginal communities and organisations to develop better social, economic and cultural outcomes.
Leading expert in
Aboriginal Stakeholder
Engagement, Social
& Economic Participation
Committed to empowering Aboriginal communities through
meaningful engagement and culturally informed practices
We partner with organisations who are committed to improving the lives of
Aboriginal people.
Kiara, owner of KSJ Consultancy Service, is an Aboriginal Engagement and Participation Specialist, providing expert advice on Industry Participation and Aboriginal Engagement.
She aims to empower government, non-profit and commercial entities to develop partnerships with Aboriginal Communities, driving outcomes aligned with socially and ethically responsible business practices.
Kiara has proven expertise in the development and codification of economic engagement and social empowerment initiatives in the government sector.
Kiara Johnson
Managing Director
Uncle Bill is a proud Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna man who is committed to encouraging and supporting Aboriginal people in being proud of whom they are, where they are from, and to be the best person they can be. Bill is an effective communicator with people of all backgrounds and interests.
He is an accomplished educator with the capacity to engage students, community, staff, government, and non-government employees, at levels that are appropriate to the context of the dialogue.
Bill draws on his life skills to build strong relationships and partnerships with members of the Aboriginal community, colleagues, State and Commonwealth Government agency staff at all levels, as well as captains of industry.
Qualifications:
- Master of Education and Business Administration
- Bachelor of Education
- Diploma of Teaching
- Advanced Diploma Community Services Management
- Professional Development
- IAP2 Cert in Public Engagement
- Better Together – Principles of Engagement Training Program (Department of Premier and Cabinet)
Bill Wilson
Principal Cultural Facilitator
Bill is an Aboriginal Engagement Consultant for KSJ. His key responsibilities involve Aboriginal community engagement and support of Aboriginal Community -controlled organisations.
His key achievements within the role include undertaking Community engagement for a regional Aboriginal Corporation, which took place across various rural and remote locations.
This included face-to-face, online and written engagement. Bill has also successfully delivered numerous Cultural Awareness Training programs within the public and private sectors.
Karoline Brown
General Manager
Shouwn, a highly experienced Principal Consultant with over 20 years in federal and state public sectors focusing on Aboriginal affairs policy coordination and program delivery, excels in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
As a Waanyi Garrwa descendant, his deep passion for advancing the Aboriginal Community drives his commitment to achieving successful outcomes through effective cross-cultural communication, expert facilitation skills, and a strategic approach to engagement.
Shouwn’s ability to establish and maintain key client relationships is bolstered by his in-depth understanding of clients’ business context, objectives, and management challenges, ensuring sustainable and impactful solutions that benefit the communities he serves.
Qualifications:
- Stakeholder communications and engagement and workshop facilitation
- Reconciliation Action Plans
- Indigenous mentoring
- Developing and delivering Indigenous employment, training and development programs
- 2009 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Society of Australia
- 2007 Bachelor of Laws, University of Adelaide
- 2003 Bachelor of Commerce (Management), University of Adelaide
- 1991 Certificate in Information Technology
Showun Oosting
Principal Consultant
Nkosi has a diverse background, having taught and conducted research at multiple universities including Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, James Cook University, and La Trobe University.
He has lectured in various subjects such as Business Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing Research Methodology, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management.
Nkosi’s research contributions include publications in international journals, co-authoring a book chapter, and presenting at conferences in Africa and Europe.
He has also worked on research projects focused on accreditation standards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare services, contributing significantly to Health Journey Mapping tools and resources aimed at improving healthcare experiences for Indigenous communities.
Nkosi Sithole PhD
Principal Consultant
Kendall is a strategic and results-driven professional with extensive experience across project management, training and education, business development, and human resources.
With a strong background in leading multidisciplinary teams, Kendall has consistently delivered operational improvements and growth through innovative solutions, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. She is highly skilled in developing and delivering training programs, ensuring compliance, and driving cultural and workforce initiatives.
Kendall’s track record includes successful CRM implementations, large-scale project execution, and revenue growth, underpinned by her commitment to quality, continuous improvement, change management, and people-centred leadership.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Project Management
- Cert IV Training & Assessing
- Cert IV Leadership & Management
- Cert IV Retail Management
- Cert IV Business Administration