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Government of South Australia - Department of State Development

    Defence Industry Leadership Program: Daniel and Shannon

    A nine-month program, the Defence Industry Leadership Program is designed in collaboration with defence industry partners to develop the leadership capabilities of emerging leaders and mid-career defence industry workers.

    Daniel and Shannon's experience

    2025 participant Daniel Bryan, from Lockheed Martin Australia, signed up having heard of colleagues’ “fantastic” experience with the program.

    “It’s a service to myself, so I can be of better service to that next generation of employees inside our company” he said.

    Increasing women’s participation in the defence industry is also a priority of the DILP, as is supporting career opportunities for former Australian Defence Force personnel.

    Shannon Carbone says that when she was recently promoted to a leadership position with Nova Systems, the DILP was the first thing that came to mind “to further my leadership skills and experience.”

    Kerryn Smith, General Manager Capability Development, DTC said “The Defence Industry Leadership Program has stood the test of time remaining relevant for over 15 years with 300+ Alumni, many of whom have gone on to become the new captains of industry."

    "I am as proud today as I was when we first started! It is well recognised as a key pillar, continuing to provide leadership succession in South Australia as The Defence State.”

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