Operational experience. Practical solutions.
Fractional Services exists because of our operational experience, not despite it — you're getting the same practical, workable judgement a full-time hire would bring, on a retainer that makes sense.
All of our experience, at a fraction of the cost
Fractional Services is CRA's retainer-based service, designed to give your business access to expert environmental help at a fraction of the cost of employing a full-time environmental advisor or manager — for less than the cost of a minimum-wage employee.
How does CRA's Fractional Services work?
Whether you're reducing headcount, filling an extended leave period, or adding extra support to help with heavy lifting, there's no need to keep paying for a full-time employee when you only need help for a fraction of the time.
With Fractional Services, you get the benefit of a seasoned professional on your team for a set number of hours, or against a specific outcome. We can provide hands-on support, or develop the documentation and procedures that aid compliance and improve day-to-day operations.
It's the smartest way to scale up: top-tier talent, flexibility, at a budget that makes sense.
The Comparison at a Glance
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE
CRA'S FRACTIONAL SERVICES
Onboarding
3–6 months to full productivity
Immediate. One week.
Cost
High cost — salary, on-costs and HR commitments.
Low cost. Monthly retainer.
Commitment
Long-term.
Flexible: month-to-month, project-based, or a set term.
Risk
High risk — knowledge deficiencies, non-compliant operations, severance risk (loss of knowledge), impact to business continuity, fines, reputational damage, poor team fit.
Low risk — lower monthly cost, proven expertise, industry knowledge, agreed outcomes, confidence.
Why Fractional Services?
01
Top Talent, Fractional Cost
Access the expertise you need at a fraction of the salary and overheads of a full-time hire. Why settle for a junior or mid-level manager when you can have a seasoned expert with real operational experience, for less than a minimum-wage employee?
02
Trusted Partners
Our team, including Andrew Swann, Allan Cummins and Virnushee Balendran, are highly respected and trusted industry experts with both operational and compliance experience. We understand operations.
03
Instant Impact
Whether you need to fill a maternity leave gap, bridge a long recruitment process, or get help on a project, we can step in. With decades of experience, our team has a proven track record and can hit the ground running.
04
Results (Without the Baggage)
Pay for high-level strategy and execution without the "filler" tasks that dilute a full-time role. A fractional partner is results-oriented — you're not paying for our presence, you're paying for our output and expertise.
05
Business Continuity (Reduced Risk)
Employees leave. We provide stability and continuity of service instead — we won't leave for a better offer and strand you mid-project. As a retained supplier, we're there, month in, month out, for as long as you need us.
06
Diverse Experience
Benefit from a team of external experts with broad operational and environmental experience across a range of industries. With early engagement, we can help you avoid common pitfalls seen elsewhere.
Let's Talk
Let's discuss how partnering with CRA using Fractional Services can save you money and bridge the gap you need.
Andrew Swann
0438 667 790
Andrew.Swann@craus.com.au
Allan Cummins
0402 275 713
Allan.Cummins@craus.com.au
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