April 2023 newsletter

On Thursday 20 April 2023, representatives from the Australian and United States Governments will host an Industry Day event in Darwin to provide information about the Australian and US Defence procurement processes.

Under the United States Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI), both Australia and the United States are funding and delivering several infrastructure projects to support the Force Posture Initiatives.

The US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) is responsible for the delivery and management of the US funded projects. The Australian Department of Defence’s Capital Facilities and Infrastructure (CFI) Branch delivers major capital facilities infrastructure projects on behalf of Defence.

This Industry Day is being held to provide information to businesses interested in working with NAVFAC or CFI to deliver future US or Australian military construction projects in Australia in support of the Force Posture Initiatives.

This event is open to industry on a space available basis and will be of interest to businesses who have the capability to provide construction services to the Australian Department of Defence and the US Department of Defense to deliver infrastructure to support the Force Posture Initiatives.

Topics covered on Industry Day will include:

• Doing Business with Defense’ - United States Military Construction Acquisition criteria and processes
• Doing Business with Defence – The Australian Defence Suite of Major Capital Facilities Contracts
• Future US and Australian Defence Projects in Australia

Location: Hilton Darwin, 32 Mitchell Street, Darwin.

Time: The Industry Day will begin at 0900 and conclude at 1630.

To register, send an email with your attendee names, company name, phone and email by Sunday 16 April 2023 (AEST).

For more information on the United States Force Posture Initiative, go to the Defence website.

The seventh edition of the Australian Defence Sales Catalogue has been released showcasing a record number of Australian businesses’ products, services, and technologies now available for export.

The latest edition lists over 250 Australian world class, innovative, export-ready products and services¬, a record for Australia. It is a key tool to promote Australian defence industry to governments around the world.

Along with a list of Australian businesses, the Catalogue includes surplus Australian Defence Force equipment and platforms shortly coming out of service, available for sale to other national governments.

The mobile application version provides an intuitive interface and opportunities for interested parties to engage directly with listed companies.

Successful Territory businesses include, Aspire Wellness, Custom Works, Life H20 Australia, Optic Security Group (Security & Technology Services NT Pty Ltd), Sea Swift, Shorelands Group Pty Ltd, Tristar Industries and Universal Site Monitoring.

To learn more about Australian Military Sales, go to the Defence website .

The Defence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program is a major transformational program that will standardise, simplify and align processes across all Defence Groups and Services with an integrated system and consistent way of working.

The Defence ERP program will modernise, integrate and transform Defence’s approach to managing its finances, human resources, logistics, engineering, maintenance and estate operations. Greater alignment and standardisation across Defence, will make it simpler for our Defence Industry partners to engage with us and support capability across different areas.

The introduction of the S/4HANA ERP system, will result in a number of positive changes for our Defence Industry partners. ERP will remove a number of aging and disparate systems and processes used across Defence and within many of our Industry partners.

Some changes for our Defence Industry, include:

• common processes across Enterprise Asset Management and Asset Engineering for Defence assets and equipment
• scalable, standardised and integrated supply chain processes, resulting in changes to warehouse set-ups and data structures
• introduction of new data requirements and master data standards
• introduction of the SAP Business Network for Procurement (known as Ariba), allowing for greater two-way transparency for purchase orders and invoicing. The SAP Business Network for Procurement is a SAP software solution which offers a broad range of online capabilities to manage business transactions between suppliers and buyers

participation in learning and training to prepare for go-live.

For more information visit the Defence Industry Programs - ERP website.

Lockheed Martin is an Australian defence prime contractor who is involved in the integration and sustainment of advanced systems, products and services across space, land, air, sea and cyber domains. Closer to home, the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter fleet are home based at RAAF Base Tindal, draws on the local market for supplies and Ground Support Equipment support, amongst other projects.

Lockheed Martin’s Office of Australian Industrial Participation is developing a Quad Chart register for Australian SME’s, and welcome NT businesses to submit theirs to oaip.lm@lmco.com.

Current defence related opportunities with Lockheed Martin across Australia include:

• Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Market Scan
• Rotary Wing Support & Sustainment 
• Future Space and Communications Programs in ANZ
• AIR6500 Joint Battle Management and Integrated Air and Missile Defence System
• Core Simulation Capability JP9711

Nominations are now open for ADF Reservists to nominate their employer for the 2023 NT/K Employer Support Awards, which are run by ADF Reserve and Employer Support.

The Employer Support Awards are designed to formally recognise civilian employers committed to supporting reservists in their workplace. They acknowledge employers that have gone above and beyond for their reservist employees. These awards provide an opportunity for reservists to give their employers public recognition for their support.

The awards are held annually and category winners have the opportunity to then be recognised at the national level.

Nominations are made via the online form, and close 31 May 2023.

For any questions, contact the NT/K Regional Engagement Manager, Judith Carson at DRS.NT@defence.gov.au or head to the DRS website.

AIDN is excited to announce the wait for the national roll-out of the Young Professional Program (YPP) is over.

Nominations for the 2023 AIDN National Young Professional Program are now open for all AIDN Chapters around the country.

Join like-minded individuals from a variety of backgrounds and roles with the similar interest of working in, and supporting, Australia's Defence Industry.

Aim of the program

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) aims to aid member organisations by supporting professionals adjusting to the defence environment and accelerating their careers. This will allow member organisations (especially SMEs) in broadening their defence industry knowledge and networks, aid staff engagement and recognition.

Nomination criteria

Participation is open to young professionals that meet the following criteria:

• are employees of current financial AIDN members
• are nominated by AIDN member organisations
• are aged under 30 years, as of 1 January 2023
• a minimum of 2 years of experience in their field of practice
• identified as having the potential to make significant contribution to the employer and the Defence Industry APPLY NOW!

Applications are now open. Click the link to download the nomination form.

Entries must be emailed to info@aidn.org.au by close of business on Friday 28 April 2023 at 5pm AEST.  Late entries will not be accepted.

All entries must include:

• completed nomination form
• proof of Age and Identification
• resume
• minimum of 2 Professional References
• must be employed by a current AIDN financial member.

Territory businesses and industry experiencing critical workforce shortages can now access support under the Flexible Workforce Solutions Fund with Grants of up to $200,000 available to consortiums on a 25:75 co-contribution basis.

This is a great opportunity for business, organisations and industry bodies to collaborate on projects and form a consortium or partnership to attract and retain the skilled workforce they need.

Types of eligible activities include:

• working with industry to create a solution to attract and retain workers
• strategies that support seasonal worker mobility across industries
• leveraging new technology to connect employers with workers
• delivery of direct, in-country worker recruitment services to support the local workforce
• innovative workforce planning solutions with immediate or medium-term outcomes.

For more information and to apply visit nt.gov.au/workforce-solutions.

• EST00346 Tindal Redevelopment / EST00347 KC-30A Facilities
• USFPI Northern Territory Training Areas & Ranges Project 
• Australian Defence Export Office (Team Defence Australia tradeshows)
• US Bulk Fuel Storage Facility
• Ventia Defence Base Services NT

ATM: Defence Airfield Projects Industry Briefing 

The industry briefing will provide information to project managers, designers and contractors on upcoming Defence airfield maintenance and capital projects.

The Industry Briefing will be conducted both In-Person and Online on 15 June 2023, from 9:00am to 11:30am AEST.

• in Person: Alistair Swayn Theatre Building, Ground Floor, 35 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella Business Park, Majura ACT 2609
• online: via Microsoft Teams with a link, which will be provided on request.

A list of participants attending is to be provided to the Contact Officer by close of business on 8 June 2023.

The participants are to include:

• company name
• number of participants
• contact details.

For additional queries, please contact FLTLT Ryan Rosenberger on CFI.NAP@defence.gov.au

For more information, visit AusTender website.

United States Force Posture Initiative Industry Day – Darwin – 20 April 

Thursday 20 April 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Hilton Darwin, 32 Mitchell Street
Darwin NT Australia

To register, send an email to usfpi.facilities.infrastructure@defence.gov.au by Sunday 16 April with the attendee's name, company, phone and email.

Soldier On- Pathways Network Event – Darwin – 20 April

Soldier On will be holding a Pathways Networking Event on Thursday 20th April 2023. Sponsored by Wilson Security and Industry Skills Advisory Council-NT, this is an opportunity to connect with, provide transition advice, informal support and discuss employment opportunities with veterans (current and ex serving) and their family members.

Time: 6pm Location: Rydges Palmerston, 15 Maluka Dr Palmerston NT 0830

RSVP: Tickets can be booked using  trybooking website confirm your attendance by Monday 10th April.=

Defence Industry Networking Drinks – Darwin – 26 April

The Defence Industry Networking team host a monthly Defence Industry Networking Drinks in Darwin each month. This is a great opportunity for anyone involved or interested in the Defence industry to come along and network.

Date: 26 April 2023 
Location: The Cav Hotel, 12 Cavenagh St, Darwin 
No RSVP required

AIDN-NT Tour of HMAS Coonawarra 

The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) will be facilitating a base tour of Larrakeyah Barracks, hosted by Captain Moses Raudino, on Saturday 29 April 2023, from 4pm.

If you are interested in this event, please register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au.

Army Innovation Day

Army Innovation Day is an event showcasing Australian Defence Industry academia's ability to use innovative concepts to address capability gaps and grow the project pipeline.

The Department of Defence (Defence) via the Australian Army and the Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) are seeking innovation submissions that will assist Defence in exploring Counter Robotic and Autonomous Systems (C-RAS) capabilities for the Land Force.

Army Innovation Day is open to both industry and academia in Australia and New Zealand.

Submissions are open from the 07 March 2023.

To be involved and register your submission follow the following link.

Call for Submissions · Defence Innovation Hub