Circle Advisory
Socioeconomic & Cultural Management
Strategic advice and practical solutions for major projects in impact management.
About Circle
Strategic advice. Meaningful impact.
Circle Advisory provides socioeconomic and cultural impact assessment and management and social performance solutions to help clients manage social and cultural risk while creating measurable and positive impact in communities.
Founded in 2014 by James Kernaghan, Circle works at the nexus of industry, community and government.
James has more than 40 years of experience in resources development in Australia and the near region in stakeholder and community engagement and communications; local content and capacity building; sustainability, social investment and social performance, socioeconomic and cultural impact management; land access, Aboriginal Land, Native Title and cultural heritage management; and project approvals.
Our Services
Circle provides strategic advice, planning, engagement, and practical implementation for major projects in the following areas:
Aboriginal Land, Native Title and Cultural Heritage
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Local Content and Capacity Building
Project Development and Approvals
Social Performance and Sustainability
Socioeconomic and Cultural Impact Assessment and Management
Creating positive impact where people, projects and communities meet.
Experience & Clients
Circle Advisory has worked across many major resources, energy, infrastructure and development projects, supporting clients through complex social, economic and cultural challenges.
Our Approach
Circle works closely with clients as an integrated team member or as an independent consultant, providing flexible and practical support tailored to each project.
Strategic
Practical advice that supports informed decision-making and positive project outcomes.
Flexible
The ability to scale services according to project needs, from focused assignments to integrated project support.
Collaborative
Working with clients, communities and specialist professionals to build capability and achieve meaningful outcomes.
James Kernaghan
Founder, Director & Principal Consultant
James Kernaghan is a community engagement and impact management professional with more than 38 years’ experience across major projects in Australia and Timor-Leste.
His expertise spans stakeholder and community engagement, social performance, socioeconomic impact management, local content and capacity building, Aboriginal land, native title and cultural heritage, and project approvals.
James founded Circle Advisory in 2014 and works closely with clients to develop practical, strategic solutions for complex projects and communities.
Get in Touch
Have a project or advisory requirement? Get in touch with James to discuss how Circle Advisory can assist.