Aurora Energy – Office Fit Out 

Why We Were Appointed: 

FACTION was appointed for its capability to manage end-to-end corporate real estate and fit-out projects, track record of delivering significant value, and ability to provide strategic advice and hands-on project management for both Hobart and Launceston offices. 

Client Challenge: 

Aurora Energy required modern and efficient workspaces for their offices. For Launceston, the office needed to accommodate a doubling of full-time staff while providing collaborative and functional work zones. For Hobart, the challenge was to relocate the 3,000 sqm head office strategically, ensuring cost efficiencies, base building improvements, and smooth continuity during relocation. 

The Tailored Solution: 

FACTION delivered a full-service approach for both offices: 

• Early engagement to identify potential office spaces, lease negotiation, and design coordination 

• RFP, FCB, and technical due diligence to support informed site selection 

• Project management from consultant appointments through fit-out delivery 

• Creative cost-saving solutions including base building improvements at nil cost and integrated fit-out delivery under budget 

Results / Outcomes / Metrics: 
 

• Office relocation and fit-out successfully completed for both Hobart and Launceston offices 

• Significant base building improvements and service enhancements (1:8 density) at nil cost 

• $2 million+ saving on total occupancy cost over lease tenure 

• Contraction rights at nil cost on option renewal 

• Lease incentive contribution to integrated fit-out procurement 

• Integrated fit-out delivery 5% under budget, allowing upgrades to Launceston premises 

• Major Lessor base building upgrade works including multiple infrastructure feeds to reduce disaster recovery risk 

• Modern, flexible workspace enabling full staff expansion and improved collaborative and quiet zones.