Mid-career

The Defence Industry Leadership Program provides participants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management, tailored to defence industry requirements. Previously 20 to 30 places have been offered each year for participants to undertake a seven-month course. The initiative proposes an expansion of the current program up to 50 places per year.

Cost – $0.84 million over four years from the South Australian Government, together with an industry investment of $1.75 million.

Timing – Recommencing in 2024.

Impact – Will provide up to 50 places each year (175 over four years) in the program and increase the diversity in defence industry leadership. This initiative has a diversity target of 15 places per year for under-represented cohorts.

Delivery partner/s – Defence Teaming Centre and South Australian Department for Education.

This initiative will provide practical experience to upskill existing defence industry workers in critical skills needed to deliver the Nuclear Powered Submarine program, through international placements. It is anticipated that this program will expand over time, including enabling participation by workers from SMEs. The placements will form part of a career pathway, providing nuclear-related experience for entry level, mid-career and advanced shipbuilding workers.

Cost – Australian Government funded and delivered.

Timing – Commenced August 2023 with initial placements and planning.

Impact – Building from an estimated 70 initial placements in 2023 to up to 500 placements in 2027.

Delivery partner/s – Australian Submarine Agency