WorkSec & DTC
WorkSec is a proud member of the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC), a leading industry association dedicated to strengthening Australia’s sovereign defence capability. By being part of the DTC, WorkSec connects with Defence Primes, SMEs, academia and service providers across the sector, gaining valuable opportunities to collaborate, share expertise and contribute to a more competitive and sustainable defence industry.
About DTC
The Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) is a prominent industry association focused on growing and scaling Australia’s defence sector. Through connections, development, and advocacy, they foster sovereign defence capabilities, enhance industry competitiveness in global markets, and facilitate networking and collaboration among the Defence Primes, SMEs, academia, and service providers across all Defence domains.
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, they bring together Defence Primes, SMEs, academia and professional service providers to collaborate for defence market opportunities. Members receive facilitated introductions to key defence decision makers across the sector and advice on how to approach the defence market.
Their goal is to maintain a strong, sustainable and vibrant defence industry in Australia. They work closely with key defence stakeholders and governments to deliver services that align with this goal. Their members are continually evolving to meet the needs of Defence through cost-effective training and development activities including the Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP).
Their members cover the full range of products and services required to meet the needs of Defence across the multitude of sectors. The capability provided spans high end systems engineering and integration, advanced industrial manufacturing and precision components, design engineering and development, electronics engineering, development of new technology and products, fabrication and traditional manufacturing through to through-life support, facility construction, military base services and support for ADF personnel. Defence industry and member capabilities also include a range of supporting professional services such as specialist IP lawyers, immigration specialists, IT and cyber security service providers and other business support services.
How They Help
Workforce and Skills
The rapid growth in the defence sector over the coming decade will require Australia’s defence industry to accelerate the expansion and potential of its workforce. The DTC supports Australian industry by ensuring workforce issues across the full spectrum of the defence industry are represented accurately to enable a coordinated and systematic response.
Exporting and the Global Supply Chain Program
The DTC provides assistance and support for industry to access new markets through marketing and export development opportunities. Activities include research of overseas markets and opportunities, development of marketing material for distribution overseas, participation in international tradeshows and business missions and access to cultural and export training services. The DTC also provides support to incoming buyers and non-Australian suppliers seeking partnerships and joint ventures with Australian businesses. Through their strong relationships with the Defence Primes, the DTC can facilitate access to global supply chains.
Marketing and Communications
The DTC provides a platform from which industry can market and promote their capabilities. The DTC’s Defence Business magazine and website provide a marketing and branding mechanism within the defence and related markets and have global reach. The DTC provides significant support to industry participating in tradeshows and business missions nationally and internationally. This support covers marketing, administration and business development activities.
Connections, knowledge and expertise
Industry benefits from access to education, networking, products and services necessary to develop business opportunities and grow effectively within the defence and broader national security markets, both domestically and abroad.
Industry Development
The DTC provides support to Primes and tier 1 and 2 suppliers to identify and connect with the supply chain and industry partners in Australia. In doing so, the DTC has developed a thorough understanding of the readiness and competitiveness levels of Australian industry. This knowledge allows the DTC to facilitate focussed support through workshops and activities designed to ensure that Australian industry is in the best position to win and compete for contracts in upcoming programs globally.
Defence policy and advocacy
On behalf of industry, the DTC seeks to influence federal and state governments, shape industry policy and engage with industry stakeholders to promote the expansion of Australian sovereign defence capability.
Alliancing
The DTC has extensive experience in teaming and alliancing activities and the culture necessary to ensure their success. Australia’s defence industry consists of over 3000 SMEs, but analysis suggests that the majority are small businesses. Engagement with Prime Defence Contractors has identified industry alliances as an attractive proposition. Alliances enable small businesses to team together to operate as medium sized businesses, reducing risk and the burden to a Prime of dealing with multiple subcontractors.
Contact DTC
Get in touch with DTC to explore partnerships, membership, or other opportunities.
- Website: https://dtc.org.au/
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +61 8 7320 1000
