About Organisational Risk Consulting
Independent safety risk management expertise for senior leaders
Senior leaders face increasing pressure to demonstrate WHS due diligence while maintaining operational efficiency. At Organisational Risk Consulting, we turn complexity into clarity. Our advice prioritises WHS risk management and legal compliance, supported by international best practices, ensuring solutions that are practical, defensible, and sustainable.
We work with senior leaders across Australia and New Zealand to strengthen WHS compliance, translate obligations into practical strategies, and provide independent assurance through audits and investigations.
Our Mission and Values
Our mission is to help organisations create safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces by embedding effective WHS risk management, legal compliance, and best-practice standards into everyday operations.
We achieve this by working in line with core values that guide every engagement:
- Integrity: Professional, transparent, and ethical in all dealings
- Excellence: Delivering high-quality, actionable outcomes that withstand scrutiny
- Client-focused solutions: Tailored to each organisation’s context, obligations, and risks
- Collaboration and respect: Partnering with clients through active listening and open communication
- Practicality: Real-world, legally informed strategies that address risk and can be applied with confidence
Leadership and Expertise
Organisational Risk Consulting is led by Andrea Paynter, Director and Principal Consultant, who brings more than 20 years of combined legal, investigative, and WHS leadership experience.
Her career spans law enforcement, legal practice, and national WHS management roles across public and private sectors. This breadth allows Andrea to combine legal insight with operational understanding, delivering outcomes that are credible to regulators and practical for organisations.
Andrea is a Certified OHS Professional with the Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS), a Licensed Factual Investigator (Qld), a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Private Investigator – Security Provider Licence (Queensland). She is also actively engaged in professional networks, including AIHS and Bayside Women in Business.
Andrea Paynter, Organisational Risk Consulting Pty Ltd.
How We Work
We partner with senior leaders to deliver clear, decision-ready insights. Every engagement prioritises WHS risk management and legal compliance as the foundation for safe, reliable operations, while also supporting alignment with recognised standards.
Each engagement is designed to:
- Prioritise WHS risk management and legal compliance, with ISO 45001, ISO 45003, and ISO 9001 alignment where relevant.
- Apply a structured yet collaborative methodology that combines thorough analysis with a feedback-driven process.
- Deliver practical, defensible outcomes that are tailored to leadership needs and withstand regulator or client scrutiny.
Commitment to Quality and Safety
Our operations align with international standards to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery:
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management Systems
- ISO 45003:2021 – OHS Management - Psychological Health & Safety at Work
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
We also prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our consultants, managing workload and fatigue to sustain quality outcomes for clients.
Where We Work
Based in Brisbane’s bayside, we support organisations across Australia and New Zealand through both onsite and remote delivery.
- Onsite: Brisbane region (travel expenses apply)
- Remote: Flexible and cost-effective delivery via MS Teams and Zoom, minimising disruption and ensuring timely outcomes
Contact Us
Ready to Talk?
From uncertainty to clarity and assurance. Contact us to discuss your organisation’s needs, and we will prepare a tailored engagement that prioritises WHS risk management, legal compliance, and practical outcomes.
Past Media Features
1. Health & Safety Conversations Podcast
Health & Safety Conversations: September 2023
"Andrea Paynter joined 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." - Tom Bourne
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! - Alanna Ball