Industry Resources
DefenceNT works with various government agencies, industry associations and organisations and shares a mutual vision to support Defence and industry development in the North.
AusTender
Australian Government and Defence related opportunities, procurement plans and announcements of awarded contracts are available through Austender.
To find out more visit tenders.gov.au
Austrade
Austrade is the Commonwealth’s Australian Trade and Investment Commission. Austrade works to connect Australian businesses to the world and vice versa.
To find out more visit austrade.gov.au
Australian Industry and Defence Network
Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN-NT) is the peak industry body for businesses interested in Defence support. AIDN-NT assists businesses in becoming part of the defence support industry in the Northern Territory (NT).
For more information go to aidn.org.au
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
The Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (Department of Defence) is responsible for procuring and purchasing military equipment and supplies demanded by Defence service requirements.
For more information go to the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group website.
Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory
Members benefit from support services and advice regarding industrial relations, employment, training, education and training advice, networking and other premier business events.
For more information go to the Chamber of Commerce NT website.
Charles Darwin University (including NACAS and AMA)
Charles Darwin University is a dual-sector university based in the NT. CDU plays an important role in training and R&D to ensure the defence support sector to support Defence.
To find out more visit cdu.edu.au
Darwin Innovation Hub
The Darwin Innovation Hub is the meeting point for commercialising business in Northern Australia.
To find out more visit darwininnovationhub.com.au
Defence Science and Technology Group
The primary role of Defence Science and Technology Group is to work closely with the Australian science, technology and innovation eco-system to deliver scientific advice and solutions that provide capability enhancement for Defence and the national security community.
For more information go to the Defence Science and Technology Group website.
Department of Defence
The primary role of the department is to exercise decision-making powers under the legislation that is administered by the minister aided by the department. Matters dealt with by the Department of Defence include international defence relations and defence co-operation, defence scientific research and development, defence procurement and purchasing and defence industry development and co-operation.
For more information go to the Department of Defence website.
Department of Industry Tourism and Trade
Department of Industry Tourism and Trade is the Northern Territory Government’s economic and industry development.
To find out more visit industry.nt.gov.au
Industry Capability Network Northern Territory
The Industry Capability Network Northern Territory can help you from building your company profile, to connecting you to projects and strategising on how best to increase local content.
For more information go to the Industry Capability Network website.
Industry Skills Advisory Council Northern Territory
The Industry Skills Advisory Council Northern Territory works closely with NT stakeholders to increase industry skills capacity and capability.
For more information go to the Industry Skills Advisory Council NT website.
Investment Territory
Investment Territory supports a broad range of projects, with in excess of 400 proposals currently under consideration for development in the NT.
To find out more visit invest.nt.gov.au
Local Jobs Fund
The Territory Government’s Local Jobs Fund helps grow Territory businesses by providing access to funding for eligible businesses.
To find out more visit invest.nt.gov.au/funding
Master Builders Association Northern Territory
The Master Builders Association Northern Territory provides services and support to builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants running businesses in the NT.
For more information go to the Master Builders Association NT website.
Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network
The Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network, is a group of Aboriginal businesses working together to create more opportunity and a greater potential for Aboriginal business in the NT.
For more information go to the NT Indigenous Business Network website.
Office of Defence Industry Support
The Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) is the one-stop-shop for Defence industry support and guidance. ODIS provides a seamless experience for business to engage with Defence. It is the trusted link for Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter or expand their footprint in the Defence industry.
For more information on ODIS advisory, guidance and mentoring services available to small and medium enterprises, visit the ODIS website.
Royal Australian Air Force
The Northern Territory is home to RAAF Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal.
For more information on aerospace platforms and exercises visit airforce.gov.au
Royal Australian Army
Army’s strategic partnership with industry contributes to Government’s broader defence industry policy, and complements existing commercial partnerships industry has with delivery groups such as Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group.
For more information on Army’s industry engagement initiatives visit army.gov.au/our-work/army-industry-engagement
Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Australian Navy has a prominent presence in the Northern Territory. For more information visit navy.gov.au
Security and Estate Group
Security and Estate Group (E&SG) manages and sustains the Defence estate, including land and infrastructure, through contracts for new constructions, repairs and maintenance of existing facilities, disposal of excess property and environmental management. E&SG have a strong focus on the Northern Territory with the vast and extensive Defence facilities and substantial upgrades being delivered to bases, barracks and training areas and ranges.
For more information visit the Department of Defence website.
Team Defence Australia
Team Defence Australia works with export-capable Australian defence companies to showcase their goods, services and technologies at international trade shows.
To find out more visit defence.gov.au/business-industry/Export/team-defence-australia