About Us

Finding the right HR solutions for your business.

We started from a humble beginning.

The John Hartigan & Associates team are dedicated to providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs navigating the unpredictable world of running a business.

Our personable approach and agile practice, combined with a wealth of local knowledge, makes us a valuable asset for small to medium enterprises, operating within Cairns and the surrounding FNQ regions.

Our consultants have over 30 years practical experience in the fields of Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Management, and Career Coaching, working with a diverse range of organisations, including private businesses, the aviation industry, tertiary institutions and Indigenous communities

HR Efficiency
Leadership Strategy
Employee Growth
Team Management
Workplace Excellence
Company Culture

John Hartigan

Principal

(B.A. (Honours), Dip Ed., JP (Qual)

Having began his career in HR over 30 years ago, John Hartigan quickly established himself as an expert in the field, gaining key positions as Head of Employee Relations with National Australia Bank (22,000 employees) and Group Manager of BTR Automotive. 

He has also held senior positions with Rio Tinto, Exxon-Mobil and Orica. John’s passion, however, lies in working with SME’s, a role he has embraced for almost two decades, working with the likes of Skytrans, JCU Dental, Anglicare NQ and Wuchopperen. 

John’s specialty areas include Career Coaching, Industrial Relations and Advocacy, Change Management and DISC Assessment & Behaviour Profiling.

Our Core Values

Exhibiting trust with all clients, partners and third parties.
Treating each client as having special needs that require specialist attention.
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Our Mission

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Our Mission

To provide quality service and expertise to organisations & individuals.
Provide ongoing excellence in the delivery of our services.

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Just tell us about yourself and your company, and we can work together to create better solutions to improve your HR systems.