Michael Byrne is Peak Consulting's Principal Probity Specialist. He is an accomplished Probity and Procurement Executive with over 40 years’ experience in the private and public sectors.
In his roles as Chief Procurement Officer and Manager Contract and Risk Manager at Brisbane City Council, Michael was accountable for procurement governance of all Council’s procurement including construction, infrastructure, and ICT projects. He also had senior roles at the Queensland Electricity Commission and in the development of Stanwell Power Station, a major construction project.
Prior to joining Peak Services, Michael was the Probity Advisor for the engagement of program management partner and a panel of suppliers for a six-year major capital works program for a water supply authority.
Core Capability
Risk Management, Procurement & Probity
Major Projects
Contracts Management
Risk Assessment
Commercial Management
Senior Executive experience
IT and eCommerce Solutions
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce and CPA
Key Experience
Michael is deeply experienced, which ensures that we can offer our clients the best results, every time.
Some of Michael’s most recent probity engagements include:
Griffith University
Major Construction EOI & RFT (ongoing)
Ipswich City Council
Supply and Lay of Asphalt (2020)
City Centre Theatre Lease (2021)
Office of Industrial Relations
Provision of Integrated Software and Hardware solution for business applications (2020)
Sunwater
Supply of Chemicals
Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Aquatic Facility RFT (2019)
Waste contracts (2022 ongoing)
Metro Hospitals
NORTH: Manufactured Foods (2020)
SOUTH: Building Management Systems (2022 and ongoing)
Livingstone Shire Council
ERP System RFT (2019) and Early Contract Engagement process to Refurbish Emu Park sewage treatment plant (2022 ongoing)
Brisbane City Council
Community Leases (2021)
Chief Procurement Officer (2007 – 2016)
Manager Contracts & Risk (1997 – 2007)
Manager Management Audit (1989 – 1997
As BCC Chief Procurement Officer, Michael was responsible for the procurement governance of the entire BCC capital program. He was chief advisor to the BCC CEO on procurement and over a 15-year period, was directly responsible for overseeing the governance and procurement process integrity of all major BCC projects, including the Kingsford Smith Drive, Legacy Way, ICB and Clem 7 projects. Prior to Manager Contracts and Risk, Michael was Chief Internal Auditor.
