Digital Transformation | Strategic Review | Project Management
Project Management System Review and Strategic Advisory for Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA)
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is the lead agency for integrated catchment management in the Corangamite region of Victoria. Integrated catchment management (ICM) is the coordinated management of land, water and biodiversity resources and includes consideration of environmental, cultural, social, recreational, and economic values.
Project Management
Digital Transformation
Strategic Advice
Business Mapping
Mikani Pty Ltd was engaged by Corangamite CMA to conduct a comprehensive review of its project management and reporting systems. The objective was to identify systemic inefficiencies and provide actionable recommendations for improvement, aligned with the Authority’s strategic goals, operational capacity, and budget constraints. The engagement aimed to enhance project governance, data integration, and reporting capabilities across a portfolio of 100+ environmental projects valued at approximately $12 million annually.
Advisory Services & Methodology
Mikani Pty Ltd delivered a suite of advisory services.
To ensure a holistic and structured approach, Mikani employed the POPIT Framework—a business analysis model that evaluates five critical dimensions: Process, Organisation, People, Information, and Technology. This methodology enabled a comprehensive assessment of Corangamite CMA’s current state and informed the development of a future-ready roadmap.
Key activities included:
- Process and Systems Mapping
- Organisational Design and Capability Assessment
- Strategic Analysis and Planning
- Technology and Risk Assessment
- Benchmarking and Intelligence Gathering
- Capability and Service Delivery Reform
Outcomes:
The engagement delivered a clear and actionable roadmap for transforming Corangamite CMA’s project management capabilities. Key outcomes included:
- A detailed current-state assessment and future-state architecture.
- Recommendations for standardised project lifecycle processes and organisational knowledge sharing.
- A comparative evaluation of project management platforms with costed implementation options.
- A training strategy to uplift staff capability in project governance and financial reporting.
- Strengthened alignment between technology infrastructure and strategic objectives.
The project was completed on time and within budget, with strong stakeholder engagement and positive feedback from Corangamite CMA. The Authority is now positioned to proceed with system upgrades and capability development in a structured and sustainable manner.
Conclusion
This engagement exemplifies Mikani Pty Ltd’s expertise in delivering strategic advisory services that drive organisational improvement. Through a structured methodology, deep stakeholder engagement, and a focus on practical outcomes, Mikani demonstrated its capability to support government agencies in achieving operational excellence and strategic alignment.