We partner with organisations to support growth and sustainability by delivering strategic advice with integrity, reliability and dedication.
MGF Advisory
Founded by established leaders, our practice blends decades of cross-industry experience with a future focused mindset. We’ve guided startups and not-for-profits to leading organisations through challenges and towards opportunities, delivering support and empowering organisations to thrive .
What Our Clients Say
“Thank you for bringing all your talents, your energy and your passion to making this [project] so successful for our organisation.”
“Thank you for your tireless Herculean efforts…we are inspired by your abilities.”
“Lucy is efficient, responsive, methodical and maintains clear lines of communication. She has been a complete godsend!”
“This seemed like an impossible task given the short period of time, but you came together with our team to produce a very high-quality submission. It is nothing short of a miracle the work that you have done.”
Our Services
01
Strategic advice for executives and boards
We work with you and your leadership to reflect, refine and then move forward. We can define objectives, uncover hidden risks and opportunities, develop an action plan, streamline workflows and work with you to deliver real outcomes and progress.
02
Representation and navigation
It it important to be seen and heard. We can help you navigate government processes and requirements, map a path and work together to ensure that your project has the attention that it deserves.
03
Delivery of education, resources and projects
We get things done. Our team has initiated and delivered industry benchmark resources and events, facilitated workshops and engagements as well as providing leading educational support. We enjoy challenges and working with teams to support success.
With expertise in
Exploration, mining, energy and resources
With too many years to count, our team has had extensive experience in the minerals industry from land access for mineral exploration through to sitting at the table with Ministers and leading the production of benchmark industry guidance, we know this industry and have deep connections.
ESG (environment, social, governance)
With experience in all aspects of environmental management, community engagement and governance, our team has ‘written the book’ on ESG for the minerals industry to share our understanding and promote good practice.
DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion)
With international, national and state awards and leadership roles in diversity, equity and inclusion, it is fair to say that we have some understanding (and a whole lot of passion) in this sphere.
Education, engagement and delivery
We have done it all, from school and university teaching to presentations at international conferences to running workshops and seminars. We can not only present but also prepare, facilitate and deliver these important events.
Our Work
Lucy McClean
FAusIMM, FICDA, GAICD, WIM100, BSc (Hons), Dip Business (Governance)
Lucy McClean is a passionate advocate and leader with extensive experience across all levels and sides of government in multiple sectors including advocacy, policy and strategy. Lucy has strong expertise in ESG (environment, social/community, governance) and has initiated, led and delivered important industry benchmark documentation and strategic advice. Working across government, industry and community, she has expansive national and international connections. Lucy has been driving outcomes, solving problems, contributing to strategy and policy as well as providing advice for years.
Lucy holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from University of Sydney and a Diploma of Business (Governance). She is a Graduate and Member of AICD (Australian Institute of Company Directors), Fellow of AusIMM (Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy) and Fellow of ICDA (Institute of Community Directors Australia).
Lucy received international recognition in 2022 as one of ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’ (WIM100) and in 2023 she was named as Inclusion and Diversity Champion in the NSW Women in Mining Awards and won in the same category of the Australian national awards.
In her spare time, you will find her trekking, travelling, baking or at the beach.
Our Team
Steven McClean
FGSA, MSEG, MAIG, MAppSc(Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology), BAppSc, DipEd (Science), GCert (Chemistry)
Steve McClean has that rare combination of experience as a geologist and professional educator. Steve started his career as an exploration geologist and then moved into university and then school teaching. He has now taught senior school science for over 25 years including Earth and Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry and Biology to HSC level as well as university tutoring and lecturing. He has over 20 years experience HSC marking as well as experience as an HSC Judge. Steve also has over 15 years experience working with school based cadet units with the Australian Army.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from UTS, Masters of Applied Science (Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology) from University of NSW, Diploma of Education (Science) and Graduate Certificate in Chemistry. He is a Fellow of GSA (Geological Society of Australia), Member of AIG (Australian Institute of Geoscientists) and Member of SEG (Society of Economic Geologists).
Steve recently co-authored ‘Earth and Environmental Science in Focus’, the preferred Year 11 and 12 textbooks in NSW for Earth and Environmental Science published by Nelson Cengage. He has represented GSA on Government advisory groups towards new curricula.
In his spare time, you will find Steve guiding at Jenolan Caves, reading, travelling or at the beach.
We have a network of Associates to ensure full service expert consulting.
We welcome the opportunity to work with others, make connections and recommendations.
Why MGF?
Minerals, Geoscience, Future focused
Marvellous, Gorgeous, Fabulo-fantastic
My Great Friend
McClean Gillespie Family
They all work.
We would welcome the opportunity to support your success
Contact us as we would love to explore how we can work with you and your organisation