Unlocking potential.

Partners in meaningful change.

Who we are

Bowman Advisory offers tailored consulting services to diverse organisations across the Northern Territory to support sustainable solutions and to help amplify voices using our relationships and expertise.

Our extensive experience across a range of industries and depth of relationships in the Northern Territory make us uniquely positioned to support partners across all project stages from inception to implementation and delivery.

What we stand for

We are dedicated to the people of the Northern Territory and supporting sustainable and fit for purpose solutions for their businesses, communities and economies.

We are focussed on facilitating opportunities and partnerships that are mutually beneficial and achieve real outcomes.  

We are committed to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all.

Meet the team

  • Jordy Bowman

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Jordy has a demonstrated passion for working in partnership with businesses and individuals, and particularly First Nations peoples, to achieve their aspirations for their communities and countries. She thrives on driving collaboration between governments, businesses, communities and other organisations for mutually beneficial outcomes.

    Jordy has extensive experience working across federal and state governments, Aboriginal corporations and not-for-profit organisations, specialising in community and economic development in remote Australia and transitioning economies. Through a variety of senior leadership roles, she has honed her skills in organisational systems and processes and change management through both establishment and growth phases.

    Her passion for Aboriginal economic empowerment and supporting Traditional Owners to achieve their economic and community development aspirations has seen her based in the Northern Territory’s Top End for more than 10 years. During this time, she has established a strong and trusted network across all levels of government, peak bodies, Land Councils, industry and Traditional Owner groups, which she leverages to support client outcomes.

    Jordy is a member of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) board, the Chair of Jabiru Property Services Ltd, as well as the Cooperative Research Centre on Transformations in Mining Economies’ Impact Committee.

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  • Bec Johnston

    CONSULTANT

    Bec has lived and worked in the Northern Territory for over a decade, with a passion for supporting local businesses and organisations to achieve their potential. She has extensive business administration, project management, governance and marketing skills that she harnesses to support the aspirations of the partners we work with. She holds a Diploma in Business with a focus on marketing and has a passion for writing and designing engaging content that empowers and amplifies the voices of the people, businesses and communities she works with.

    Bec has worked across a range of sectors, including for purpose, health, construction and hospitality, and understands the challenges that businesses face working in the Northern Territory’s unique environment (as well as all the best parts that those who call the Territory home know about!).

    Bec’s passion for travel, experiencing new places and sharing those experiences creatively inspires her to think outside of the box when developing solutions and content for partners.

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  • Rob Knowlden

    CONSULTANT

    Rob is an economics professional committed to supporting economic development in the Territory. He has extensive experience in practical economic development, policy analysis, and project management gained during his time with the Northern Territory Government Departments of Treasury and Finance and Chief Minister and Cabinet. His strong grasp of economic and financial theory is underpinned by a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia.

    Having lived and worked in the Territory for more than five years, including a two-year tenure in East Arnhem, Rob has a good understanding of Territory economics and the local impacts of state and federal economic policy. He is dedicated to delivering tangible outcomes in local business development and working with a diverse range of stakeholders to create value and strengthen businesses.

    Rob’s open, honest and straightforward manner has helped him to foster an extensive professional network throughout East Arnhem and the Top End. This network positions him strongly to support businesses to understand and capitalise on the unique opportunities and challenges that Territory organisations face.

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  • "As a small organisation, we do not have the staff hours to give to difficult grant opportunities. Bowman Advisory became an extension of our staff. The team took the time to understand our organisation, and delivered a high quality application."

    — Mel George, Executive Director, Bula'bula Arts Aboriginal Corporation

  • “Working with Bowman Advisory on the Regional Precincts and Partnership program was a seamless experience, as they expertly facilitated communication across our traditional owner group, territory, local, and federal governments, as well as the private sector. Their professionalism, full engagement, and willingness to shoulder much of the administrative burden made the process incredibly efficient; we couldn't recommend them enough.”

    — Cody McCracken, Business Development Manager, Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation

  • “Mulyung wouldn't be here without Jordy and Bec's support. We are starting to understand how business runs and growing our business to be stronger."

    — Marie Louise Sams, Chairperson, Mulyung Aboriginal Corporation

  • "When you work with Bowman Advisory, you can be confident you are accessing expert knowledge and advice supported by tremendous work ethics. Their team always delivers high quality services in impeccable timeframes."

    — Mathilde Payet-Vidalenc, General Manager, Ŋarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation

  • "Jordy and Bec have great experience and knowledge of East Arnhem Land and are trusted stakeholders of the region. With their expert specialist advice, we have significantly progressed our business plans to support the development of Buymarr homeland and feel well-placed to take the next steps in our business journey."

    - Nathan Djerrkura, Director, Wangurri Djerrkura Aboriginal Corporation

  • "Jordy’s extensive regional knowledge has enabled us to navigate complex stakeholder networks and be aware of and plan for potential risks and challenges well in advance."

    — Roland Short, WSP Australia

  • "The GRAC Board acknowledge the significant contribution made by Bowman Advisory and that this has been achieved in large part through appropriate engagement across all levels of our culturally diverse organisation and the strong advocacy role undertaken with statutory and other agencies on our behalf."

    — Wayne Buckley, General Manager, Green River Aboriginal Corporation

  • "Jordy’s skill, passion, and experience proved instrumental in helping to build the necessary organisational capacity and complete the transfer."

    — Mark Hautop, Legal & Executive Operations Manager, Anindilyakwa Land Council

  • "It was a pleasure working with both Jordy and Bec – they quickly understood our requirements and worked with us to deliver on the requirements of the project. They went over and above to make the project a success."

    — Mark Coffey, Director, Centred Solutions

  • "Bowman Advisory were excellent to deal with, understood our needs and helped us move to a stage where we are able to implement our new Strategy."

    — Nerida Nettelbeck, Chairperson, Money Mob Talkabout