Isaac Harrison

Background

About Isaac Harrison

Isaac Harrison, a First Nation Australian based in Melbourne, and has ancestral ties to the Kabi Kabi and Birri Gubba tribes of North and Southeast Queensland. His non-Indigenous heritage links back to the Harrison family in Yorkshire, England, around the 1850s. Born in Maryborough, QLD, and raised in Hervey Bay, Isaac, driven by a passion for soccer and a desire to pursue higher education, left his hometown after graduating. In addition to playing soccer at an advanced level, he also pursued a Diploma in Fitness. During his trade years, Isaac seized an opportunity to join an off-grid energy startup, gaining invaluable experience with one of Australia’s prominent off-grid brands. His journey led him to Melbourne, where he played a pivotal role in the growth of the Aussie Batteries brand “Giant” Power. On Bunurong Country (Melbourne), Isaac met his wife Amy, co-founded Bunjil Energy, and became a parent to three children. Amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, Isaac decided to wind back Bunjil Energy and transitioned into consulting. Over the course of his consulting career, he assisted over 20 Indigenous-owned and operated businesses. Currently serving as a Director for Towcha, an Indigenous-owned IT Services business with a nationwide portfolio, Isaac also is a co-owner of Jarrah Boy, a Native Inspired Alcoholic Beer. Isaac also serves the Indigenous business sector by aiding corporates to make better procurement decisions and supporting Indigenous SME’s make the step up into the space.