Your Trusted Partner for Safety and Compliance
About Organisational Risk Consulting
Welcome to Organisational Risk Consulting.
We support businesses in building safer, healthier workplaces by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. Our expertise spans safety compliance, legal compliance, and risk management, with a practical, real-world approach that helps organisations reduce risks and achieve operational excellence.
We provide:
* Regulatory compliance support to meet industry obligations.
* Risk mitigation strategies for a safer workplace.
* ISO internal audits and factual investigations for effective decision-making.
* Tailored management system documentation to streamline safety processes.
With decades of experience, we bring a unique combination of legal, investigative, and workplace safety expertise to every project.
Partner with us to strengthen compliance, improve risk management, enhance workplace capabilities, and confidently achieve strategic goals.
Our Mission and Values
Our Mission
At Organisational Risk Consulting, our mission is to help businesses create safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces that comply with legal obligations and industry standards. We promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement through practical and compliant strategies.
Our Core Values
The following values guide us:
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and professionalism, upholding the highest ethical standards in all we do.
- Excellence: We deliver high-quality, actionable solutions that strengthen WHS compliance and reduce operational risk.
- Client-Focused Solutions: We tailor every engagement to suit the client’s unique operational, legal and compliance context.
- Respect: We listen actively, treat our clients with understanding, and provide honest, constructive feedback.
- Collaboration: We work as true partners, fostering open communication and valuing your knowledge and input throughout every project.
- Transparency: We clearly outline our fees, processes, and outcomes, and provide timely progress updates.
- Practicality: We specialise in real-world, legally informed solutions that support operational success and compliance confidence.
Expertise in Safety Compliance & Risk Management
Andrea Paynter, Director and Principal Consultant at Organisational Risk Consulting, brings over two decades of expertise in workplace health and safety, legal compliance, and risk management. Originally trained in food science, Andrea transitioned to law enforcement as a Police Constable before becoming an Associate Solicitor, specialising in personal injury law in Queensland. Her extensive experience includes roles as a factual investigator and health and safety management leader in both the private and public sectors, including as the National WHS Manager for a federally funded regulator.
Andrea’s commitment to reducing workplace injuries led her to focus on factual investigations, safety compliance, and risk management, supported by further studies in health and safety, as well as human resource management. As a certified AIHS OHS Professional since 2015, she combines legal expertise with hands-on industry experience to provide practical, compliant, and effective workplace safety solutions.
In 2021, Andrea founded Brisbane-based Organisational Risk Consulting Pty Ltd, dedicated to empowering businesses with the tools and knowledge to create safer work environments and ensure legal compliance. Her vision is to support the improvement of safety and wellbeing across all client organisations.
Partner with Andrea and Organisational Risk Consulting to enhance your organisation’s workplace capabilities and confidently achieve strategic outcomes.
Director, Andrea Paynter, LLB(Hons), COHSProf, MAICD (LinkedIn profile).
Professional Memberships and Industry Connections
At Organisational Risk Consulting, we are proud to be affiliated with leading professional organisations that uphold the highest standards in workplace safety and compliance. Our memberships reflect our commitment to industry best practices and continuous professional development.
We are members of:
✅ Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL) – Corporate Member.
✅ Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) – A. Paynter, Certified OHS Professional.
✅ Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) – Member.
✅ Bayside Women in Business (BWIB) – Member.
✅ Women in Safety – Empowered Member.
Our involvement with these organisations ensures we stay at the forefront of advancements in workplace safety, compliance, and risk management.
Industry Credentials and Security Licensing
Organisational Risk Consulting is proud to be a Corporate Member (Provisional) of the Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL), reflecting our commitment to safety compliance, risk management, and professional industry standards.
We also hold a Queensland Security Firm (Class 1) Licence No. 4804625, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in the security sector.
Our industry accreditations reinforce our expertise in factual investigations, workplace safety, and risk mitigation, providing our clients with trusted, high-quality services.
Industry Recognition & Award Nominations
Andrea Paynter’s dedication to safety compliance, legal compliance, and risk management has been recognised through nominations for several prestigious industry awards, including:
✅ 2024 – Women in Safety – Professional of the Year Award Nominee
✅ 2023 – Women in Safety – Empowered Member of the Year Award Finalist
✅ 2023 – Women in Safety – Professional of the Year Award Nominee
These nominations reflect Andrea’s commitment to workplace safety, leadership, and industry excellence, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted expert in the field.
Our Proactive and Collaborative Approach
At Organisational Risk Consulting, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to workplace safety and compliance. Our team combines legal expertise with hands-on industry experience to deliver tailored, practical solutions that address your organisation’s unique challenges.
We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop strategies that ensure compliance, enhance workplace safety, and improve operational efficiency. By aligning regulatory requirements with real-world applications, we help businesses navigate risk management and factual investigations with confidence.
Commitment to Quality & Workplace Safety
At Organisational Risk Consulting, we align our operations with international standards for quality management, occupational health and safety, and psychological health and safety at work, ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach to our services.
✅ AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
✅ ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
✅ ISO 45003:2021 – OHS Management - Psychological Health & Safety at Work
Our commitment to workplace safety, risk management and compliance extends to our own team. We prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our consultants by monitoring work hours and fatigue levels in line with our WHS obligations. By fostering a physically and psychologically safe work environment, we ensure our consultants deliver high-quality, effective solutions for our clients.
Remote & Onsite Services Across Australia & New Zealand
Organisational Risk Consulting is based in the eastern bayside suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, offering remote services across Australia and New Zealand and onsite support within the Brisbane region.
We use platforms like MS Teams and Zoom for remote site inspections, document sharing, and presentations, ensuring detailed assessments and actionable recommendations for your organisation.
✅ Onsite Services: Available in the Brisbane region (travel expenses apply).
✅ Remote Services: A flexible, cost-effective solution that eliminates travel expenses and reduces operational downtime.
Regardless of your location, our expert team ensures your organisation maintains safety compliance, legal compliance, and risk management best practices.
Cost-Effective Fees
Organisational Risk Consulting delivers cost-effective consultancy services to meet your workplace health and safety needs with high-quality outcomes. Our fees are structured on a time and material (T&M) basis and are subject to GST. Upon request, we can provide a cost estimate, considering factors such as the scope and size of the work package deliverable.
For on-site attendance in South East Queensland, we charge travel-related costs as outlined in our project proposal document, regardless of the time spent on-site.
Media Appearances
1. Health & Safety Conversations Podcast
Health & Safety Conversations: September 2023
This week, on the conversation, the amazing Andrea Paynter joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on safety topics, legislation, and business.
Andrea is an experienced and qualified consultant who supports businesses in improving health and safety legal compliance, developing management system documentation, and conducting workplace investigations.
2. Women in Safety Podcast
Women in Safety: September 2023
Don't miss this engaging chat with Andrea Paynter.
When you hear Andrea talk about her experience and the lessons she has taken from such a diverse career, you will agree that her expertise is invaluable in shaping organisational safety culture!
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