Compliance. Advisory. Clarity.
For Disability, Aged Care, NFPs and SMEs
We partner with community services organisations to stabilise, strengthen and protect their workforce foundations.
From on demand HR advisory to forensic payroll compliance audits and WHS reviews, our work is practical, commercially grounded and built for complex, regulated environments.
We don’t deliver theory.
We deliver clarity, control and defensible outcomes.
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People. Projects. Compliance.
Built for Community Services.
We partner with aged care, disability and not-for-profit organisations to deliver practical HR advisory and forensic payroll compliance without the overhead of a full internal team.
Our work spans on demand HR support, complex employee relations, and payroll compliance audits, giving you clarity, control and confidence in highly regulated environments.
No templates. No generic advice.
Just commercially grounded solutions that stand up to scrutiny.
HR Advisory That Delivers.
Compliance That Protects.
Built for aged care, disability and NFPs and SMEs
We work alongside community services organisations to stabilise operations, strengthen leadership and protect compliance.
From on demand HR advisory and complex employee relations to forensic payroll compliance audits, our approach is hands on, commercially grounded and built for highly regulated environments.
We don’t sit on the sidelines.
We step in, take ownership and deliver outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.
Practical. Structured. Defensible.
Our Services
Payroll Compliance Audits
Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
Award Interpretation & Risk review
On Demand HR Advisory
Complex Employee & Industrial relations
HR Frameworks &Workforce Strategy
People & Projects drive performance.
Compliance protects your organisation.
We deliver both – clearly, commercially, and without noise.
Built Inside the Sector.
Not Observing It From the Outside.
Our team has worked inside community services across senior HR, finance and Board level roles.
That experience gives us a clear understanding of the pressures of aged care, disability and not-for-profit environments; from compliance complexity and funding constraints to the day to day reality of delivering critical services.
We bring that insight into every engagement.
- Strategic HR frameworks that strengthen performance and maintain compliance
- Forensic payroll compliance audits that protect funding and reduce risk
- Board-ready, practical solutions grounded in real world experience – not theory
Senior Expertise. Practical Delivery.
Our team brings deep, hands-on experience across community services, with backgrounds spanning senior HR, finance and Board-level roles.
We specialise in aged care, disability and not for profit environments, combining sector expertise with strong commercial judgement to navigate complex workforce and compliance challenges.
Every consultant is carefully selected for their ability to step in, stabilise and deliver, from complex employee relations and organisational change to forensic payroll compliance and remediation.
Beyond the sector, our experience extends across law, aviation, technology and construction, bringing broader perspective to highly regulated environments.
Experienced. Commercial. Trusted in complex environments.
Meet the Team
Catherine Craig
Founder and Managing Director
Specialist – Disability & Aged Care, Aviation
Catherine Craig is the Founder and Managing Director of Aarcana People & Projects and Aarcana Compliance, two specialist advisory practices supporting organisations with strategic workforce solutions, payroll compliance and WHS.
Drawing on extensive C-suite leadership experience across domestic and global organisations, Catherine brings a commercial lens to every engagement, ensuring people, projects and compliance outcomes align with broader business objectives.
Aarcana People & Projects, supports organisations with workforce strategy, organisational change, industrial relations and complex people challenges. Aarcana Compliance, delivers forensic payroll audits team, compliance reviews and remediation projects across the aged care, disability, community services and NFP sectors.
Degree qualified in Strategic Human Resource Management, Catherine is known for translating complex workforce and compliance challenges into practical, high impact solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.
David Craig
Director
Specialist – Advisory & Growth Partnerships
David is a Director at Aarcana People & Projects recognised for building strong, long term relationships with executives and business owners.
Drawing on senior leadership experience across multinational and community based organisations, he provides clear strategic insight and practical guidance that help organisations navigate growth, change and complex compliance landscapes.
David partners closely with leaders to understand their vision and challenges, then connects them with the right expertise and resources across Aarcana’s HR, payroll compliance and WHS projects.
His commercial acumen, calm approach and deep sector knowledge make him a trusted adviser and a key driver of sustainable growth for community services and SMEs.
Simon Ridgway
Executive Consultant – Change Management
Specialist – NFP
Simon is a business leader assisting our Community Services sector clients across facets of their business such operations, business development and stakeholder engagement.
Adept in change management, strategic planning and problem solving skills, Simon delivers strong outcomes.
Simon is capable of implementing changes to strengthen business operations and builds constructive relationships with diverse individuals.
Marie Pitton
Principal Consultant – People, Projects & Compliance
Specialist – Finance, Payroll Audits, Legal, Employee Outplacement
Marie is a seasoned HR leader with deep expertise in corporate services, small businesses, and franchising, particularly within Australia’s finance and legal sectors.
Known for her strategic yet hands on approach, Marie provides expert guidance across a wide range of HR and people related matters, including workforce planning, change management, performance management, workplace grievances, payroll audit compliance, continue professional development, and organisational transformation.
Marie also specialises in employee outplacement, supporting our clients and individuals through career transitions with tailored guidance and practical solutions. Her empathetic coaching style creates a supportive environment that empowers clients to navigate change with confidence.
Senior Consultant – Compliance & Risk
Specialist – Payroll Audit Compliance, Industrial Relations, Complex HR
Coming Soon
We’re excited to soon introduce our clients to Aarcana’s newest Compliance Consultant, further strengthening our specialist compliance capability.
More to come — watch this space.
Elizabeth Spillman
Senior HR Consultant
Specialist – Generalist HR, Audit Projects
Elizabeth is a highly experienced HR pofessionals with over 15 years experience across a diverse range of industries, including children’s services, legal, cosmentics and recruitment. Having operated in senior roles, she brings a commercially grounded and pragmatic approach to all aspects of human resources, with the ability to quickly understand business context and deliver tailored, fit for purpose solutions.
Known for her accuracy, attention to detail and calm, solutions focused approach, Elizabeth builds confidence with clients through both her technical capability and her delivery.
Elizabeth’s work consistently delivers high quality, reliable outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.
Lee Campbell
Senior HR Consultant
Specialist – Construction and Mining; Community Services Sector
Lee is an exceptionally skilled and results-driven HR practitioner with a reputation for delivering transformative, client-focused solutions. Her extensive experience in the mining and construction industries has equipped her with a deep understanding of sector-specific challenges, enabling her to provide HR support that is both strategic and practical.
Lee’s hands-on approach and commitment to excellence ensure that she not only addresses immediate needs but also strengthens her clients’ long-term people strategies. Known for her ability to drive positive, measurable results, she has become an invaluable partner to businesses seeking impactful HR solutions that genuinely make a difference.
Lisa Smith
Senior HR Consultant
Specialist – Generalist HR, Payroll Audits
Lisa is an experienced HR practitioner, competent across all facets of HR.
Over the last several years, Lisa has been directly involved in managing change, developing and implementing organisational development initiatives and influencing a number of HR improvements and practices.
Lisa’s work ethic and dedication to the delivery of outstanding HR outcomes to clients is exemplary. Her expertise, integrity, and consistent delivery of high-value outcomes keep her in high demand, cementing her status as a trusted leader in the HR field.
Kim Gussy
Specialist – Training & Facilitation for the Community Services sector
Kim is an experienced training and facilitation professional with a strong focus on workforce development in the areas of mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and wellbeing. With over 15 years’ experience designing and delivering vocational training, Kim specialises in creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that empower individuals and teams.
She holds qualifications in community services, health promotion, and a Master of Public Health, and has delivered accredited and non-accredited training across government, community, and First Nations sectors.
A certified Neuro Change Practitioner, Kim brings a practical, human-centred approach to behaviour change, emotional intelligence, and workplace wellbeing.
Paula Moffat
Administration
Paula is an experienced administration professional with expertise in payroll and a full suite of administrative functions.
Her attention to detail and high standard of delivery make her an important part of the Aarcana team.
Paula plays a pivotal role behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs seamlessly and efficiently.
Anna Espina
Marketing & Social Media Specialist
Anna is the creative force behind Aarcana’s marketing and social media presence. With exceptional foresight and a deep understanding of strategy and execution, her skills surpass expectations.
Anna’s innovative approach and marketing expertise bring our brand to life, driving impactful engagement across all platforms.
Mohit Dwivedi
IT & Security Specialist
Mohit is our trusted IT expert, ensuring that Aarcana’s systems remain secure, robust, and reliable. He plays a vital role in safeguarding our clients’ highly confidential information, maintaining top-tier security standards across all platforms.
With Mohit’s expertise, our digital infrastructure stays one step ahead.