Expert Advice & Immediate Answers for All Your Employment Concerns.

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Stop Reacting. Start Strategizing with your Trusted Employment Advisor.

Request your 1-hour strategy sessions for a flat fee of $550AUD.

Fast response – Initial discovery call usually within 24-48 hours.

Usually, workplace issues aren’t just about the law — they are relational. Whether it’s a sudden shift in your boss’s behavior, a performance review that felt like an ambush, or a toxic team dynamic, the stress comes from not knowing where you stand or what your next move should be.

TEA fills the critical gap between HR and Litigation. 

The HR Gap: You can’t always trust HR to be a neutral party; their primary loyalty is to the organisation.

The Legal Gap: Jumping straight to a lawyer is expensive, aggressive, and often “breaks” the relationship beyond repair.

TEA provides the “Third Way” — a confidential, strategic roadmap that clarifies the real issues, identifies your best interests, and gives you a plan to resolve the conflict on your own terms.

Caught in the "Grey Area" of a Workplace Dispute?

I had googled everything, but found nothing like what Max provides. He gave me the confidence to personally navigate a positive outcome." – Tara

Why Early Expert Guidance Matters

UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS

It is impossible for clients to know what to do about their difficulties at work until they have real clarity about what the problem is and what their options are to address it. So these are the first matters that need to be discussed, along with consideration of what is really wanted as an outcome.

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STRATEGIES FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

Expert guidance early on enables individuals and businesses to be prepared to navigate difficult conversations about employment concerns and to manage workplace challenges effectively. By exploring all available options and assessing potential outcomes, clients are then well placed to develop effective negotiation strategies tailored to their specific circumstances.

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MITIGATION OF HARM

Early intervention can help to stop any, or anymore, additional damage being done to workplace relationships. Whether it is addressing unfair treatment, preparing to have difficult conversations, resolving disputes amicably, or securing favourable outcomes in negotiations, expert guidance and coaching can alleviate stress and minimise negative impacts on individuals, their families and on businesses alike.

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AVOID CONFLICT ESCALATION

Addressing issues early can prevent them from escalating into more significant problems. Timely intervention can nip brewing problems in the bud, saving individuals and businesses from costly and time-consuming disputes down the line, thus helping to preserve relationships rather than see them destroyed.

Fast response – Initial discovery call usually within 24-48 hours.

What People Are Saying About Max & His Trusted Employment Advisor Service

Thanks so much Max for all your amazing help and support - it really meant so much to me. I felt immediately relieved once we had talked on the telephone! I had googled all sorts of things, but a lot came up with either HR support for the employer or legal firms for the employee. I found nothing like anything you provide to people like me with difficulties at work. I am sure I am not the only one who feels like they’ve got no one to turn to. I think it’s more common than ever that HR works almost exclusively for the employer and rarely for the employee. Your support and guidance throughout my redundancy journey gave me the confidence to personally navigate a positive outcome.

Tara

You are so unprepared for these moments, and your mind doesn’t work. Having a friendly, experienced, honest and very intelligent person like Max on your side made those worries disappear. I felt confident and supported. The plan he suggested worked, and I was able to achieve a good result from my employer, without getting involved in a legal fight. Every professional should save Max’s number just in case- when the day comes there is no one better to help you.

Chris

A close friend told me to call Max Kimber about my employment problems and so I did. Max brings his exceptional capacity to read layers of complexity within an employment landscape. From a few directed and probing questions Max brings to bear his charm, expertise and a crisp, yet also empathetic, communication style. Max can deliver hard facts, with optimal solutions so that intractable situations have best solutions. Finally, Max is energetic, passionate and analytical.

Jill

I was referred to Max Kimber by a family friend during a challenging situation with my former employer. After resigning, I was dismissed and faced an aggressive non-compete enforcement notice. Uncertain of the next steps and reluctant to hire a solicitor, I turned to Max. Max provided thorough, diligent guidance and was a supportive voice during this stressful time. He helped me approach my former employer with an appropriate and sensible strategy, leading to a much better outcome than I could have achieved alone. I highly recommend Max's services to anyone facing a similar workplace predicament.

Adam
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Max provides expert professional guidance with respect to the full range of employment related issues, to alleviate your concerns and help you on your journey to a resolution. Clients can rely on his extensive knowledge and experience to make informed and sensible decisions.

Clients can get quick and easy access to Max who can provide them with reliable and pragmatic advice whenever they encounter challenges at work. 

By offering an affordable flat fee of $550AUD incl. GST for an initial one hour consultation with reasonable rates for ongoing support (if needed), Max ensures that high quality assistance is within reach for all.

Clients gain peace of mind knowing that they have had the benefit of early advice from a leader in the world of employment at a cost that is ‘real value for money’. Max's compassionate approach and commitment to client satisfaction, ensures that his clients feel heard and understood, ultimately leading to greater confidence and resilience in dealing with their challenges at work.

Why Engage a Trusted Employment Advisor?

Your Path to Resolution in 4 Simple Steps

  • Start by completing our secure online enquiry form. Briefly outline your workplace issue so Max can review the details of your case before you connect.

  • 2. Discovery Call

    Max Kimber will contact you shortly for a brief introductory call. This is a chance to ensure we are the right fit to help you move forward.

  • 3. Strategy Questionnaire & Fee Payment

    Following your call, Max will email you a detailed strategy questionnaire. To proceed with a full strategy call, you will be prompted to complete the form and pay the flat consultation fee of $550 AUD (incl. GST).

  • 4. Book Your Strategy Session

    Once payment is confirmed, you will receive an automated link to Max’s calendar to select a 1-hour "TEA Talk" session at a time that suits you.

Fast response – Initial discovery call usually within 24-48 hours.