Business Women Australia Shout-out
Business Women Australia recognises Nicole Dunbar, founder of Therisano
Nicole Dunbar is a highly skilled professional consultant with deep expertise in bid management, strategy development, and tender writing. With a strong track record of leading multi-million dollar projects and bid teams, Nicole has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, strategic outcomes across government and industry sectors.
What sets Nicole apart is her innovative approach to integrating Conversational and Generative AI into bid and tender processes. Drawing on her collaboration with specialised AI consultants, she has developed practical, forward-thinking methods that augment human expertise, streamline workflows, and significantly enhance the quality and impact of client outcomes.
Through Therisano, Nicole supports organisations with:
- Bid strategy and end-to-end management
- Proposal management and tender writing
- Grant writing and pre-submission reviews
- Stakeholder engagement and positioning
- AI-enabled process improvement and innovation
Nicole’s portfolio spans a diverse range of sectors, including employment and human services, global technology, social enterprise, resource recovery, and education and training. She has successfully led tender projects across Federal, State, and Local Government, as well as the Public Safety sector, supporting organisations to both enter new markets and expand their existing footprint.
Her work includes major programs such as Workforce Australia, Inclusive Employment Australia, Remote Australia Employment Service, Next Generation CAD, End User Managed Services, and high value grants across cyber security, education, training, manufacturing and community services.
A certified CF AI-M, SRM-M, and APMP professional, Nicole combines technical expertise with strategic insight, ensuring her clients are not only competitive but positioned for long-term success.
Beyond her professional achievements, Nicole is also passionate about competing in the equestrian sport of “Cutting,” regularly travelling across Australia to participate in national events, a reflection of her discipline, focus, and drive both in and outside of work.
We are proud to spotlight Nicole Dunbar, a forward-thinking consultant who is redefining how strategy, technology, and human expertise come together to deliver exceptional results.
