Melbourne
AI consulting in Melbourne. Operator-led, remote-first.
XLev serves Melbourne SMBs remote-first from our Sydney HQ, with in-person workshops and training days available when they add value. Our founder runs an 80-staff Sydney-based AI-native business, so every workflow we ship has been pressure-tested operationally.
Built by an operator who ships
How we work with Melbourne SMBs
Five service lines. One operator team. Remote-first across Melbourne with in-person workshops.
We install AI properly across Melbourne SMBs in the 5-200 staff range. Claude Implementation as the flagship; custom AI builds, n8n automations, AI strategy workshops, training and operator advisory alongside. Pick the service line that fits where you are, or run them together as a single engagement.
Claude Implementation
Flagship. Install Claude across your Melbourne team end-to-end.
Custom AI Builds
Bespoke AI software built on the Anthropic API. Owned by you.
Custom Automations
n8n-led automation engagements with Claude wired into the reasoning steps.
AI Strategy Workshops
Half-day or full-day with your leadership team. 12-month implementation plan.
Training
1-day AI intensives for up to 8 people from AUD $5,000.
Consulting
$599/hr operator advisory or monthly retainer.
Industries we work with across Melbourne
Operator-tested patterns. Melbourne SMBs.
Professional services
Melbourne law firms, accounting practices and consultancies use AI for working papers, document review, client comms triage and internal knowledge assistants. Governance work aligned to APP and professional conduct rules.
Manufacturing and operations
Melbourne-area manufacturers and operationally-led SMBs gain from structured extraction (supplier feeds, ERP data), scheduling optimisation and AI-augmented quality control workflows.
Tech and SaaS
Melbourne's tech scene benefits from Claude Code for engineering, custom AI features in product, and the broader AI-first SMB stack we run inside our own business.
Real estate and property
Melbourne agencies use AI for listing copy, CMA generation and inbound buyer triage. Integration with the dominant Australian property management platforms.
Medical and allied health
AHPRA-governed clinics across Melbourne use AI for clinical-note drafting and patient communications, with governance work as the first deliverable.
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FAQs
Common questions from Melbourne SMB owners.
- Is XLev Melbourne-based?
- No - XLev is headquartered in Forestville, Sydney. We serve Melbourne SMBs remote-first, with in-person workshop and training days available when they add value. Most of the implementation, automation and custom build work runs remotely regardless of city.
- Why work with a Sydney-based partner for Melbourne work?
- Three reasons. First, the core implementation work is remote-first and works the same regardless of city. Second, we are operator-led - our founder runs an 80-staff Sydney-based AI-native SMB today, and that operator experience translates directly to Melbourne SMBs. Third, our specialism (Claude Implementation, custom Anthropic API builds, n8n automation) is uncommon enough that geography is rarely the determining factor.
- Do you visit Melbourne for in-person work?
- Yes. We travel to Melbourne for strategy workshops, training days and major review milestones. Travel costs at cost on top of the engagement fee. For 2-3 day onsite weeks we are happy to coordinate around your team's availability.
- What's the typical Melbourne engagement?
- Similar to our Sydney engagements. AI strategy workshops AUD $5,000-15,000. Full implementations AUD $25,000-80,000 over 6-10 weeks. Custom builds from AUD $5,000, scaling with scope. Retainers AUD $4,000-15,000/month.
- What does an AI consultant actually do?
- A good AI consultant finds where AI saves time or makes money in your business, then installs the tools, workflows and training to capture it - and stays until your team actually uses them. XLev does this for Melbourne SMBs end to end: Claude rollouts, custom builds, n8n automations, strategy and training. Working systems, not a strategy deck.
- How much does an AI consultant cost in Melbourne?
- It depends on scope. At XLev, strategy workshops start around $5,000, custom builds and automations from around $5,000, a full Claude rollout is typically $25,000-$80,000, and hourly advisory is $599/hour. Every Melbourne engagement starts with a free discovery call and a fixed, scoped quote.
- How do we book a first conversation?
- Book a free 30-minute discovery call via the Contact page. The call covers where your business is today, what you want AI to do, and whether XLev is the right partner for a Melbourne engagement. No deck, no sales sequence.