chd partners

What chd partners does

CHD Partners is an Australian risk management, compliance, and workplace training consultancy founded in 2005 by former NSW Police officer Michael Huggett. The firm serves small-to-medium Australian businesses across verticals including registered clubs, hotels and licensed venues, bullion dealers, construction contractors, and local government, offering services in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance, Work Health and Safety (WHS) consulting, security risk assessments, master licence compliance, and crime risk assessments using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.

The company's proprietary technology is the CIRT (Compliance, Induction, Reporting, and Training) online platform, which integrates WHS management, AML/CTF compliance evidence, induction tracking, reporting, and training administration in a single system, including a psychosocial risk register. CHD Partners also operates as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40779) and holds NSW Security Master Licence 409659492, delivering nationally recognised qualifications such as Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety, Certificate IV in Security Management, Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis, Certificate IV in Mental Health, and Diploma of Security Risk Management. The firm employs a small core team supplemented by a strategic alliance with Clarkson Legal for legal and compliance expertise.

Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based professional services consulting fees and retainers for risk and compliance work; course fees for nationally recognised training and customised workplace training (e.g., armed robbery prevention, conflict management); and contractor compliance services supporting CM3 certification. Pricing is quote-based for consulting, with training courses structured via 12-month payment plans and a $1,500 maximum upfront fee policy. The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, leveraging free compliance quizzes, a freemium AML/CTF Masterclass, content marketing, and direct outreach to Australian business owners.

Name

chd partners

Legal name

CHD Partners

Website

https://chdpartners.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian risk management consultancy founded in 2005 providing AML/CTF compliance, WHS consulting, security risk assessments, and RTO-accredited training to small and mid-market businesses via its proprietary CIRT platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Risk Management and Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Investigation and Security Services (5616)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

AML/CTF Compliance Programs & Monitoring (MPAEAOAD), Financial Crime Compliance (AML/KYC/Sanctions) (EDABADAD), Third-Party Risk, Vendor Due Diligence & Supply Chain Compliance (BPAEAPAG)

Keywords

• Risk management consulting
• Workplace safety training
• Compliance management systems
• AML/CTF compliance services
• Security risk assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Beresfield

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Risk Management and Compliance Consulting: Professional consulting services for AML/CTF compliance, work health and safety, security risk assessments, and master licence compliance. Services include independent reviews, program development, risk assessments, compliance officer support, and governance advice. Revenue generated through project-based consulting fees and ongoing retainer arrangements.
2. Nationally Recognised Training Delivery: As RTO 40779, CHD Partners delivers vocational qualifications including Certificate IV and Diploma programs in security management, WHS, and mental health. Training delivered through blended (classroom/online), RPL, or online modes. Revenue from course fees with payment plans available.
3. Contractor Compliance Services: CM3 certification support services for contractors seeking to meet compliance requirements for large organizations. Includes documentation review, system development, and certification support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CHD Partners provides risk management consultancy, workplace safety training, and compliance systems for Australian businesses. The company delivers AML/CTF compliance services, work health and safety consulting, security risk assessments, and nationally recognised vocational qualifications (RTO 40779). Its proprietary CIRT (Compliance, Induction, Reporting, and Training) online platform underpins the delivery of compliance documentation, induction tracking, and training administration for clients.

Product overview

CHD Partners is a risk management, compliance, and workplace training service provider for Australian businesses. Their core offering is CIRT (Compliance, Induction, Reporting, and Training), an online compliance management platform that integrates WHS management, AML/CTF compliance, induction tracking, and training administration. Alongside CIRT, they offer consulting services including security risk assessments, crime risk assessments with CPTED, master licence compliance, and contractor compliance support (CM3). Their workplace training programs cover areas such as armed robbery prevention, managing aggressive customers, and conflict resolution. As a registered training organisation (RTO 40779), they also deliver nationally recognised qualifications including Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety, Certificate IV in Security Management, Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis, Certificate IV in Mental Health, and Diploma of Security Risk Management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIRT: Online compliance management system for Induction, Reporting, and Training management

Products and services

• CIRT (Compliance, Induction, Reporting, and Training) An online compliance management system that helps businesses manage work health and safety, AML/CTF compliance, induction, reporting, and training tracking in one platform. Used by Australian SMEs including registered clubs.
• AML/CTF Compliance Program Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing compliance services including independent reviews, program development, risk assessments, compliance officer support, governance advice, and training for Australian businesses.
• AML/CTF Masterclass A monthly online workshop for AML/CTF Compliance Officers covering role requirements, program requirements, risk management, employee training, transactional monitoring, and AUSTRAC compliance reporting.
• Work Health & Safety Consulting WHS consulting, ISO management system support, and compliance solutions to help businesses meet their obligations under the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
• Security Risk Assessments Comprehensive security risk management assessments including armed robbery reviews, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) evaluations, and operational security effectiveness assessments.
• Crime Risk Assessment and CPTED Crime risk assessment services integrating CPTED principles with risk management methodologies to identify, analyse, and reduce potential crime opportunities in the built environment.
• Master Licence Compliance Compliance services for security businesses holding Master Licences, including policy reviews, compliance audits, preparation for regulatory inspections, and SLED audit responses.
• Contractor Compliance (CM3 Certification) CM3 Contractor Certification System support helping small to medium contractors achieve compliance with major companies' safety and risk management standards for contractor engagement.
• Workplace Training Programs Customised training including Armed Robbery Prevention, Managing Aggressive Customers, Preventing Conflict with Young People, Legal Powers for Security Officers, and Ligature Response preparation.
• BSB41419 Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety Nationally recognised qualification providing fundamental knowledge for assisting in managing WHS within the workplace, delivered via RTO 40779.
• CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management Nationally recognised qualification for security supervisors and business managers covering security operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance, delivered via RTO 40779.
• CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis Nationally recognised qualification for security risk analysis delivered via RTO 40779.
• CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health Nationally recognised qualification in mental health delivered via RTO 40779.
• CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management Nationally recognised diploma-level qualification in security risk management delivered via RTO 40779.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate with CM3 certification and contractor compliance support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Clarkson LegalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatthew Clarkson, principal lawyer and director of Clarkson Legal, works with CHD Partners providing legal and compliance expertise. Specializes in property, commercial transactions, licensing law (including liquor licensing), and AML/CTF matters. Represents clients in regulatory and compliance matters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BDO Australia: Major Australian accounting and advisory firm with a dedicated risk and compliance practice serving AML/CTF, WHS, and security advisory needs. Competes with CHD for mid-market compliance work but with significantly broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• VelocityEHS: Global EHS/ESG software platform covering WHS, training, incident management, and compliance. Broad incumbent comparable on the WHS software functionality that CHD's CIRT platform delivers.
• AuditBoard: Global GRC platform with risk, audit, and compliance management modules. Comparable as a broader GRC incumbent that mid-market compliance functions may adopt over specialist SMB tools like CIRT.
• RSM Australia: Global mid-market professional services network with substantial Australian risk advisory and AML/CTF consulting capabilities. Broad incumbent comparable on regulatory consulting and audit-readiness services.

Direct peers

• SafetyCulture: Australian-headquartered WHS and operational compliance platform with inspection, training, and reporting modules. Direct comparable on the WHS/training/induction functionality that CIRT also targets.
• Vault Intelligence: Australian compliance, security, and risk management SaaS providing policy, training, incident, and contractor compliance tools. Direct peer across contractor compliance (CM3-adjacent) and WHS workflows.
• Sentrient: Australian compliance and conduct risk SaaS for AML/CTF, WHS, and workplace behaviour training. Closely aligned on the AML/CTF training and SMB compliance content that CHD delivers via its AML/CTF Masterclass.
• Protecht: Australian-headquartered GRC and risk management SaaS platform serving compliance, operational risk, WHS, and AML/CTF use cases. Most direct comparable given overlapping regulatory domain (AML/CTF, WHS) and SME/mid-market focus.
• RiskWare: Australian GRC platform focused on enterprise risk, compliance, and WHS for mid-market and government clients. Direct peer offering competing software workflows to CHD's CIRT customers.

Emerging players

• MaxMine: Australian risk and compliance technology provider with roots in high-risk industries; emerging player that overlaps with CHD's contractor compliance, security risk, and WHS workflows, particularly in industrial and resources sectors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/chdpartners

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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