A New Force in Professional Services

Building SomethingDifferent

Engineering · Finance · Technology · Hospitality

Blue Chip Advisory Group is a fast-growing multidisciplinary conglomerate bringing together five specialised entities under one roof — combining deep technical expertise with the ambition to reshape professional services in Queensland and beyond.

RPEQ Registered Engineers
Chartered Accountants
Technology Innovation
Iconic Hospitality Venues
5Entities
4Sectors
2025Established
Who We Are

Big Vision. Real Expertise.
Just Getting Started.

Blue Chip Advisory Group launched in 2025 with a bold premise: that the most valuable professional services firm isn’t the biggest — it’s the one that brings the right disciplines together under one strategic roof.

In less than a year, we’ve established five operating entities across engineering, finance, technology, and hospitality — each staffed by seasoned professionals, each delivering real results. The next 12 months are where things get exciting.

Excellence
High standards across every engagement — no matter the size.
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Integrity
Honest, transparent, accountable — always.
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Innovation
Finding smarter ways to solve complex problems.
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Community
Committed to Queensland’s regional communities.

We’re not trying to be the biggest firm in Queensland — we’re building the most integrated one. Five entities, four sectors, one strategic vision. And we’re just getting started.

Nish Palliyaguru
Group Chief Executive Officer
Group Structure

Five Specialised Entities

Each entity is led by experienced professionals in their field. Together, they’re getting stronger every day.

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Blue Chip Engineering & Consulting
Civil & Structural Engineering

RPEQ-registered practice delivering infrastructure solutions across Australia — from bridge assessments to high-rise structural design.

  • Structural Design
  • Civil Engineering
  • Bridge Assessment
  • Asset Management
  • RPEQ Certification
  • Project Management
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Blue Chip Accounting & Advisory
Financial Services

Comprehensive accounting, taxation, and business advisory for individuals and corporate clients across Queensland.

  • Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Business Advisory
  • Finance Broking
  • SMSF Administration
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Navitsa Consulting
Technology & Digital Innovation

Enterprise-grade software, industrial automation, IoT platforms, and AI-enabled solutions across automotive, FMCG, retail, agriculture, and compliance sectors. Four divisions: Navitsa Technologies, Navitsa Consulting, NavtronicX Hardware, and Navitsa Research Labs.

  • Industrial Automation
  • IoT Platforms
  • AI & Analytics
  • ERP Systems
  • NavtronicX
  • Digital Health
Visit navitsa.com →
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Apex Pubs & Hotels
ApexForge Leisure Co Pty Ltd

Iconic Queensland outback hospitality venues serving as vital community hubs — Bowen River Hotel (est. 1865) and Mount Coolon Hotel.

  • Accommodation
  • Food & Beverage
  • Events & Rodeos
  • Contractor Housing
  • Heritage Tourism
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AME Tech Pty Ltd
Enterprise FinTech Platform

Developer of AME (Accounting Made Easy) — a comprehensive SaaS platform for accounting, payroll, and financial operations for SMEs.

  • SaaS Accounting
  • STP Payroll
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • BAS Preparation
  • Invoicing
One Group.
Every Discipline.

Cross-entity collaboration delivers integrated solutions no single-discipline firm can match.

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Core Capabilities

What We Deliver

Deep expertise across four discipline areas, delivered with professional rigour and a commitment to exceptional outcomes.

🏗️Engineering
📊Financial
Technology
🍺Hospitality
Engineering Services

RPEQ-registered civil and structural engineering delivered by experienced professionals with decades of major infrastructure project experience.

Structural design and certification for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings
Bridge load assessments and heavy vehicle route evaluations
Road and pavement design including intersection layouts and traffic analysis
Retaining wall design and assessment — residential through infrastructure
Drainage design including stormwater management and flood mitigation
Asset condition assessments and lifecycle planning
Project management — concept to practical completion
Value engineering and constructability reviews

Construction & Project Management

End-to-end construction project management across residential and commercial sectors — from planning through to completion.

Project planning and feasibility assessment
Procurement strategy and contractor engagement
Construction scheduling and programme management
Budget development, cost monitoring and financial control
On-site supervision and coordination of labour, materials and equipment
Contract administration and stakeholder management
Regulatory compliance with Australian building standards
Construction risk management and safety oversight
Financial Services

Comprehensive accounting, taxation, and business advisory from qualified professionals focused on driving sustainable business growth.

Financial statement preparation including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Cloud accounting — Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks
Individual, partnership, company, and trust tax returns
BAS, GST, and FBT compliance
Strategic tax planning, structuring, and ATO liaison
Business valuations for sale, acquisition, and succession
Finance broking — home, commercial, vehicle, and refinancing
SMSF setup, administration, and compliance
Technology Solutions

Cutting-edge digital platforms, industrial automation, and enterprise software — bridging traditional operations with modern digital demands.

PLC programming and SCADA system design for manufacturing and process control
Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions for smart factory transformation
Enterprise SaaS platforms with multi-tenant architecture
GPS tracking, fleet management, and logistics intelligence
AI and machine learning model development
Government compliance and regulatory testing systems
IoT sensor platforms — cold chain, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals
Custom IoT hardware via NavtronicX — PCB, firmware, edge computing
Hospitality Services

Authentic Queensland outback hospitality — combining heritage character with modern comfort at iconic regional venues.

Heritage hotel rooms at Bowen River Hotel (c.1865) — character and comfort
Single and ensuite donga rooms for workers and contractors
Caravan and camping facilities with full amenities
Traditional pub meals featuring local Queensland produce
Annual rodeos, campdrafts, and live music events
Mining company and contractor accommodation programs
Team Experience

Collective Experience in
Major Delivery

Our team brings deep, hands-on experience from significant projects delivered throughout their careers prior to joining Blue Chip Advisory Group — spanning major infrastructure, technology, and industrial programmes across Australia and internationally.

The projects listed below represent experience gained by individual members of our leadership team during their respective careers with previous employers and organisations. They are presented to demonstrate the depth of expertise our team brings to Blue Chip Advisory Group — and do not represent projects undertaken by Blue Chip Advisory Group.

$970M
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade (Wacol–Darra)
📍 Brisbane, Queensland

Major motorway upgrade featuring 23-structure interchange development, complex road-rail integration, and bridge construction.

$45M
Queensland Train Manufacturing Project
📍 Ormeau, Queensland

66-hectare greenfield site development including 300,000m³ earthworks, comprehensive drainage, and full site civil infrastructure.

$25M
Cross River Rail — GPS Tracking System
📍 Brisbane, Queensland

GPS tracking systems for tunnel spoil movement management, real-time monitoring, and fleet management integration.

$20M
Visy Industries — Industrial Site Development
📍 Queensland

Major industrial site for Australia’s leading packaging company — 150,000m³ excavation, acid sulphate soil treatment, HEIC compaction.

$18M
20ML Water Tank
📍 Western Australia

18m-high post-tensioned precast concrete tank with 20ML capacity. Cyclone-rated structural design (Region C) in a challenging environment.

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Nationwide Emission Testing Programme
📍 National Scale

Pre-bid preparation for a national emission testing network — automated test lanes, centralised digital platform, and government system integration.

Navitsa Consulting — Active Technology Projects

The following projects are active engagements currently being delivered by Navitsa Consulting as part of the Blue Chip Advisory Group.

Production
Centralised Retail Operations System
📍 Multi-Outlet Retail Chain (50+ Outlets)

Unified procurement automation, integrated POS, and real-time inventory management across 50+ retail outlets — fully centralised with scalable cloud architecture.

Ongoing
Vehicle Safety Testing Automation
📍 Singapore

Modernisation of vehicle test lanes with automated brake, suspension, emissions, lighting, and noise testing. Integrated LANE control software, sensors, cameras, and diagnostic devices for improved throughput and accuracy.

Production
Gas, Electricity & Smoke Compliance Portal
📍 Australia

End-to-end compliance management platform for gas, electrical, and smoke alarm safety testing. Fully automated workflow from booking through testing, reporting, and digital certificate generation for landlords and property managers.

Pilot
Print & Apply Automation System — SAP Integrated
📍 FMCG Manufacturing (Biscuits, Cakes, Chocolates)

Fully automated QR-coded labelling system integrated with SAP MIGO. Fetches production orders, prints and applies labels on conveyors, and sends Goods Receipt confirmations back to SAP in real time.

Deploying
IoT Sensor Suite — Temperature, Humidity & Moisture
📍 New Zealand (POC Units)

End-to-end IoT environmental monitoring across cold chain, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Continuous monitoring with real-time SMS/email/app alerts, long-term data logging, anomaly detection, and compliance reporting.

Pilot
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
📍 FMCG Food Manufacturing

Full production line MES covering real-time machine status, OEE tracking, inline quality checkpoints, batch traceability, and energy consumption monitoring across all manufacturing stages from raw material to palletising.

Leadership Team

The People Behind
Our Excellence

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Nish Palliyaguru
Group CEOBlue Chip Advisory Group
BSc | BEng | MEng | MBA | MIEAust | CPEng | RPEQ 11471 | NPER
Nish is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Blue Chip Advisory Group, leading the strategic direction and operations of a multidisciplinary conglomerate spanning engineering, finance, technology and hospitality. A Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ 11471) with over 25 years of experience, he has delivered major infrastructure projects ranging from $8M to $970M across TIC-CO, AS2124, AS4000 and Alliance contract frameworks with organisations including TMR, LendLease and Acciona Infrastructure. His academic foundation across multiple engineering and business disciplines, combined with executive leadership experience, positions BCAG for sustained growth across all sectors.
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Jennifer Cortez
Group CFOBlue Chip Advisory Group
CA (NTAA) | LLB/BCom — RMIT University
Jennifer serves as Group Chief Financial Officer, overseeing financial strategy, governance, and compliance across all BCAG entities. A Chartered Accountant and qualified lawyer, she brings extensive experience in corporate financial management, tax structuring, and business advisory. Formerly Managing Partner at IBG Taxation & Advisory, she brings a rigorous and commercially astute approach to financial leadership, ensuring the Group’s fiscal integrity and long-term sustainability across its diversified portfolio.
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Sahan Maddumahewa
Group CTO / Head of NavitsaNavitsa Consulting
Technology Strategy | IoT Architecture | Industrial Automation | AI/ML
Sahan serves as Group Chief Technology Officer and heads Navitsa Consulting, driving digital innovation and technology strategy across the BCAG portfolio. He specialises in industrial automation (PLC programming and SCADA systems), Industrial IoT (IIoT) platform architecture, enterprise SaaS development, and AI and machine learning solutions. He oversees the NavtronicX hardware division and leads the development of Navitsa’s suite of enterprise platforms across government compliance, manufacturing, logistics and agriculture sectors.
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Asad Nawaz
Chief Accountant / DirectorBlue Chip Accounting & Advisory
BAcc (Hons) | MPA | MCom — UNE | Member IPA | Registered Tax Agent
Asad leads Blue Chip Accounting & Advisory as Chief Accountant and Director, delivering taxation, accounting and business advisory services to individuals and corporate clients across Queensland. A Member of the Institute of Public Accountants and Registered Tax Agent, he specialises in tax planning and structuring, financial statement preparation, BAS and GST compliance, and strategic business advisory. His dual postgraduate qualifications and Honours-level accounting degree underpin a rigorous and client-focused approach to financial services delivery.
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Lahiru Lekamge
Construction Project ManagerBlue Chip Engineering & Consulting
MIEAust | Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) — Griffith University | BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
Lahiru leads end-to-end construction project delivery across residential and commercial developments throughout all stages of the build lifecycle. He is responsible for project planning, procurement strategy, contractor coordination, programme scheduling, cost control and on-site execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. He oversees contract administration, construction risk management, financial performance monitoring and regulatory compliance with Australian building standards, while coordinating architects, engineers, subcontractors and key stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
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Pasindu Witharanage
General ManagerApex Pubs & Hotels
Hospitality Operations | Food & Beverage | Events & Venue Management
Pasindu serves as General Manager across both Apex Pubs & Hotels venues — Bowen River Hotel and Mount Coolon Hotel. He is responsible for the full scope of hotel operations including food and beverage service, accommodation management, contractor housing programmes, staff leadership and venue events including rodeos and community functions. Pasindu ensures both properties operate to a high standard of hospitality while maintaining their vital role as community hubs in regional Queensland.
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Robert Fullagar
Inventory Solution SpecialistNavitsa Consulting
Supply Chain Management | Inventory Systems | Warehouse Operations
Robert is Navitsa Consulting’s Inventory Solution Specialist, focusing on the design and implementation of inventory management systems, supply chain optimisation, and warehouse operations improvement. He works closely with clients to integrate enterprise inventory platforms, streamline procurement workflows, and deliver measurable operational efficiencies. His expertise bridges the gap between physical operations and digital systems, supporting Navitsa’s broader enterprise technology offering.
Our Offices

Where to Find Us

Three strategic locations serving Queensland — from our Brisbane head office to regional and coastal operations.

Head Office
Upper Mount Gravatt
Brisbane, Queensland
Suite 1C
2072 Logan Road
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Collinsville
North Queensland
41–45 Strathmore Road
Collinsville QLD 4804
Regional operations hub — home of Bowen River Hotel & Mount Coolon Hotel, serving the Burdekin Shire and surrounding communities.
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast, Queensland
Suite 5
31–33 Elkhorn Avenue
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Gold Coast office serving clients across South East Queensland’s coastal corridor.
Get In Touch

Let’s Work Together

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how Blue Chip Advisory Group can support your objectives. Reach out today.

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Phone
1300 177 122
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Email
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Head Office
Suite 1C, 2072 Logan Road
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Business Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
After-hours by appointment