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Best Fractional Chief of Staff Services in Australia
Australia Outsourced & Fractional Chief of Staff Agencies
As Australia’s innovation economy scales and founders increasingly wear too many hats, the rise of fractional, part-time, and outsourced Chief of Staff services has gone from niche to necessary. Whether you're running a high-growth SaaS company in Melbourne, a family-owned logistics operation in Perth, or a PE-backed enterprise scaling across APAC, the right fractional CoS can help you transform chaos into clarity and speed.
This Digital Reference spotlight introduces a curated set of standout service providers who are doing just that. Each firm we feature is grounded in evidence: we looked at real client reviews, leadership methodology, and location-specific relevance then went deeper by researching the people behind the brand. No fluff. No filler. Just the best.
Methodology: How We Curated This List of Fractional, Outsourced, & Virtual Chief of Staff Providers
At Digital Reference, we’re committed to radical authenticity which means no pay-to-play listings, no hidden agendas, and no inflated claims. Here’s what we looked for when curating this list:
- 🧠 Research-Driven: Providers with publicly verifiable results, published methodologies, or distinct market philosophies.
- 🌏 Australia-Based: Operate in or are headquartered within Australia with a clearly defined local client base.
- 💬 Client-Endorsed: Consistent positive reviews, references, or published case studies highlighting tangible outcomes.
- 🧍♀️ Founder-Led: Each spotlight includes a deep dive into the founder or CEO what drives them, how they lead, and their impact.
Australian Fractional Chief of Staff Services 🔦 Provider Spotlights
Rose Dennis
🔗 Website: https://www.rosedennis.com/
What they do:
Rose Dennis provides high-touch fractional Chief of Staff and operations consulting for Australian scaleups and boutique consultancies. With a strong background in brand building, governance, and operations, her firm bridges the gap between founder vision and operational execution.
Who they work with:
Creative agencies, health and wellness brands, consultants, and service-led entrepreneurs especially female founders.
Operating model:
Project-based and retainer fractional engagements. Typically supports businesses pre- and post-hiring phase to instill operational clarity.
💡 Why they stand out:
- Deep specialization in women-led businesses and purpose-driven enterprises
- Emphasizes governance, sustainability, and structure as key levers
- Clear service tiers from "Done For You" to "Advisory Only"
Rose Dennis, Founder, Rose Dennis Consulting
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-dennis-consultant/
Rose has worn many hats COO, advisor, and integrator and her LinkedIn reflects her multi-hyphenate background. Known for her calm leadership style and strong emphasis on operational clarity, Rose is often the "first call" when a founder realizes they need more than a VA but aren’t ready for a full-time exec. Her ability to move between strategy and execution with ease makes her one of Australia’s most trusted solo Chief of Staff providers.
Fractional Services (Australia)
🔗 Website: https://www.fractionalservices.com.au/
What they do:
Fractional Services offers outsourced executive support across the C-suite, with an emphasis on operational leadership, Chief of Staff services, and strategic enablement. Their tone is grounded, results-focused, and operationally tight.
Who they work with:
Medium-sized businesses in transition, family-run enterprises, and services firms scaling across APAC.
Operating model:
Fractional, project-based, and interim roles with flexible engagements from 3 to 12 months.
💡 Why they stand out:
- Clear delineation between tactical and strategic services
- Led by seasoned professionals who’ve served at enterprise and startup levels
- Builds long-term internal capability, not dependency
Tania Jacobsen, Founder, Fractional Services
🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tania-jacobsen
Tania brings over 20 years of operational experience across logistics, legal, and infrastructure sectors. On LinkedIn, she’s noted for her no-nonsense leadership and sharp systems thinking. Tania excels at helping leaders prioritize the right things fast. Her calm executive presence and detail orientation have made her a go-to operator for businesses in high-stakes transition periods.
Sullivan Collective
🔗 Website: https://sullivancollective.com.au/
What they do:
Sullivan Collective offers strategic operations, Chief of Staff, and comms advisory for CEOs navigating brand and team complexity. Their work sits at the intersection of people, performance, and public presence.
Who they work with:
Creative leaders, founders with strong personal brands, and fast-scaling agencies.
Operating model:
Fractional or retained partnerships, with Brooke often operating directly as a CoS or embedded strategy advisor.
💡 Why they stand out:
- Founder-led with a bespoke, highly personalized delivery style
- Strong emphasis on executive brand, team health, and narrative strategy
Known for helping leaders “level up without burning out”
Brooke Sullivan, Founder, Sullivan Collective
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-sullivan-01735712/
Brooke brings a hybrid background in PR, team ops, and executive strategy. Her LinkedIn reflects her wide industry reach and clear founder empathy. Brooke is especially known for crafting strategy that feels like storytelling giving visionaries the structure they need while honoring their creative process. A trusted inner-circle advisor to many of her clients.
ducAlto
🔗 Website: https://ducalto.com.au/
What they do:
ducAlto is an executive consulting firm delivering fractional CEO, CoS, and COO services to scaling tech and consumer brands. Their tone is sharp, growth-focused, and often geared toward founders in acceleration mode.
Who they work with:
Scaleups, VCs, and digital consumer brands.
Operating model:
Short-term strategic engagements and longer-term fractional roles focused on founder enablement.
💡 Why they stand out:
- Focused on high-growth environments and leadership enablement
- Combines operational and commercial acumen
- Known for being “the bridge” between visionary and execution
Matthew Hanley, Founder, ducAlto
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-hanley/
Matt is a battle-tested operator who’s scaled businesses from seed to series B and beyond. His LinkedIn shows a career marked by startup grit and investor confidence. Known for his direct, execution-led leadership, Matt helps founders escape the operational weeds and focus on big swings. He brings clarity where there’s chaos.
Closing Thoughts from Digital Reference
In a world that worships unicorn growth but rarely celebrates the quiet work of coordination and structure, fractional executives from Chiefs of Staff to CAIOs to CSOs are doing the work that actually scales companies. These are the leaders behind the scenes, driving clarity, accountability, and execution when it matters most.
At Digital Reference, we believe the future of leadership is fractional, cross-border, and radically transparent. The providers featured above aren’t just consultants, they're co-pilots in business reinvention. Whether you're an Australian scale-up exploring AI, a post-Series A firm building sales infrastructure, or a mature enterprise rethinking your data strategy, these leaders bring insight, integrity, and serious operating power.
We’re proud to spotlight leaders and services that deliver real value authentically, locally, and with clarity. If you’re exploring your next move whether it’s a strategic hire, a fractional leader, or an outsourced team we’re here to help you cut through the noise.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. And you don’t have to settle for generic.
Let’s make executive leadership visible and radically effective.
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