Your AI Governance Team, On Retainer
AI regulations change monthly. New guidance drops without warning. Board questions come at 5pm on Friday. You need expert support when you need it, not a 6-week consulting engagement.
Why One-Time Projects Don't Work for AI Governance
AI governance isn't a project with a finish date. It's an ongoing function that needs continuous attention.
Regulations Change Fast
Privacy Act amendments in December 2026. OAIC guidance dropped in October 2024. EU AI Act enforcement August 2026. Your governance framework from last year is already outdated.
Questions Don't Wait
Board asks about AI risk on Tuesday. New AI tool request lands on Thursday. APRA wants your CPS 230 compliance evidence by Monday. You can't wait 3 weeks for a consultant to be available.
Context Gets Lost
Hiring a new consultant for each issue means re-explaining your environment every time. An ongoing advisor knows your systems, your risks, and your regulatory obligations.
Retainer vs One-Time Projects
One-Time Project
Traditional consulting engagement
- 6-8 week lead time to start
- Re-explain your environment every engagement
- Scope creep battles and change requests
- Work stops when budget runs out
- No support after final deliverable
- Miss regulatory updates between projects
Ongoing Retainer
Continuous partnership model
- 24-48 hour response for urgent questions
- Deep knowledge of your AI systems and risks
- Flexible support as issues arise
- Predictable monthly cost you can budget
- Proactive alerts on regulatory changes
- Continuous monitoring and updates
What's Included in Your Retainer
Think of us as your extended governance team. Available when you need us, not billing hourly.
Regulatory Monitoring
We track OAIC guidance, APRA updates, ASIC releases, EU AI Act changes, and Privacy Act amendments. You get monthly briefings on what changed and what you need to do.
Ad-Hoc Expert Advice
New AI tool evaluation. Vendor risk assessment. Policy interpretation. Quick questions get answered within 48 hours. More complex issues get scheduled calls.
Board Reporting Support
Quarterly board packs with AI governance metrics. Executive summaries of risk changes. Support for board questions. We help you communicate governance to the board.
Policy & Framework Updates
Annual review of your AI policies and frameworks. Updates for regulatory changes. Gap analysis against new requirements. Keep your governance current without major projects.
Training & Workshops
Annual governance training for your team. Workshops on specific topics. Executive briefings on emerging risks. Keep your internal team's knowledge current.
Incident Response Support
When something goes wrong with an AI system, we help assess the governance implications, guide your response, and support regulatory notifications if needed.
How the Retainer Works
Initial Onboarding
We learn your AI systems, regulatory obligations, and governance structure. Usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Monthly Monitoring
We track regulatory changes, review your governance metrics, and send monthly briefings.
On-Demand Support
Questions come up? Email or call us. Most queries answered within 48 hours.
Quarterly Reviews
We meet quarterly to review governance maturity, plan improvements, and prepare board reports.
Who This Works For
Perfect Fit:
- APRA-regulated entities with ongoing CPS 230 obligations
- Enterprises deploying AI across multiple business units
- Compliance teams without in-house AI governance expertise
- Organisations with existing governance that needs maintenance
- Companies selling AI products into regulated industries
Not Right For:
- Organisations with no AI deployed yet
- Companies needing initial governance framework build
- Small businesses with simple AI use cases
- One-off project needs (policy writing, audit, assessment)
Need a one-time project first? Start with AI Governance Consulting to build your framework, then move to a retainer for ongoing support.
Ready to Have Governance Expertise On Call?
Schedule a call to discuss your organisation's needs. We'll explain how the retainer works, what's included, and whether it's the right fit for your situation.