26 March – 3 April 2012

The Team Australia trade mission, to be led by Air Vice-Marshal John Kindler AO, AFC will explore the following opportunities further when meeting with key Chilean Air Force and Navy personnel at FIDAE:

Enquiries should be directed to: Virginia Francken, Defence Export Unit, telephone (02) 6144 2780 or email: Virginia.francken@defence.gov.au

The closing date for expressions of interest is 1 February 2012. Applications for the mission can be downloaded here, with the full terms and conditions available here.

For more information on Team Australia go to website: http://www.defence.gov.au/teamaustralia.

For information on the International Air & Space Fair (FIDAE) visit website: http://www.fidae.cl

On March 3 Legacy is offering an experience that only money can buy.

80 places on board a Cobham Aviation jet are available to fly over the abundant Lake Eyre which has experienced a once-in-fifty-years flood. The size of Holland, Lake Eyre Basin was filled to capacity in 2011, providing habitat to birdlife breeding in astonishing numbers. With summer rains in the north, it may fill to capacity again with fresh floodwaters.

In addition to the Lake Eyre flyover, the touring party will visit the Woomera Prohibited Area.

Under command of the site Director, Legacy has gained special access to the restricted area.

Today the Australian Government uses the site for testing of missiles, aircraft and weapons. Additionally, the Prohibited Area is leased to foreign Governments and private companies for testing of weapons, rockets and drone aircraft. The Woomera Range is booked for tests extending well into 2023.

In June 2010 the Japanese space probe Hayabusa landed on the Woomera Test Range after visiting the asteroid 25143 Itokawa.

The Legacy tour will visit Woomera on a day (March 3, 2012) when preparations will be underway for C130 Hercules flight trials, explosive trials and a space shot.

“Today, public access to Woomera is restricted, and tours of the rocket range are all but impossible. For those with an interest in birdlife and the environment, history, aviation, aeronautics or military hardware, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, said Legacy CEO, Rainer Jozeps.

At a cost of only $750, the one day trip on March 3, 2012, is expected to fill up quickly.

Bookings at Legacy on (08) 8231 9812 or by filling out the booking form

Applications are now open from Australian defence companies interested in participating on the Team Australia stand at Defence Services Asia and/or in an associated mission to Malaysia and Singapore. Participation on Team Australia stand and the mission will be free of charge.  Participants will be responsible for their flights, accommodation, meals and freight costs.

Defence Services Asia

Defence Services Asia 2012 (DSA 2012) is one of the region’s major tri-Service defence exhibitions and 25,000 trade visitors including over 200 VIP delegations from 35 countries are expected to attend. 

The Team Australia stand at DSA 2012 will be an open plan design with exhibitors having individual ‘pods’ (4sqm) each providing a lockable storage cupboard, bench space sufficient to accommodate a laptop computer.  There will also be wall space for display of exhibitor name and flat-screen TV or promotional material and bar stool seating.  The Australian Defence Force will be supporting Team Australia at DSA 2012 through the presence of senior uniformed personnel. 

Applications are also invited from defence industry representatives who wish to attend the exhibition but do not wish to take dedicated display floor space on the stand. These participants will have access to common floor space (use of meeting and storage rooms and refreshment facilities) and export facilitation assistance on an equal basis with exhibiting participants.

Malaysia and Singapore Aerospace and Maritime – Focused Trade Mission

In association with DSA 2012, Team Australia is planning a maritime and aerospace trade mission to Malaysia and Singapore to follow up on the exposure gained for Australian defence industry by the Team Australia presence at LIMA 2011 and the 2012 Singapore Airshow. Companies in the maritime and aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul; aircraft life extension; maritime and aerospace components and electronic systems sectors are encouraged to apply for participation.

Places for both activities are limited!  Applications must be submitted prior to 8 February 2012 in order to be considered.

If the number of applications also exceeds available positions on the Team Australia stand and on the mission, the following criteria will be used as part of the assessment process. Companies that have submitted an application and have been deemed to support a Priority or Strategic Industry Capability will be exempt from this process.

1. Applicability of the product or service to a Defence environment
2. Country of origin for manufacture of product, service delivery and Intellectual Property (IP)
3. Degree to which the product or service directly supports the ADF
4. Degree to which the product or service is unique or ‘niche’
5. Company’s past performance and reputation, particularly in regard to Team Australia activities.

Companies looking to participate in Team Australia events should also be aware that they will need to agree to newly introduced terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are outlined in the Terms and Conditions for Participating in a Team Australia Event and can also be found on the Team Australia website (www.defence.gov.au/teamaustralia).

The application form for participation at DSA 2012 and the associated mission to Malaysia and Singapore is available here and is also available from the Team Australia website. 

For more information, please contact Kylie Ormerod by telephone on (02) 6144 2778 or by email at kylie.ormerod@defence.gov.au.

The Call for Nominations for the South Australia Defence Industry Leadership Program (SADILP) is now open.
 
The SADILP will enable professional and personal development within a defence industry context as it relates specifically to South Australia's defence industry and defence support requirements.  

We ask that you identify future leaders within your organisation and pass on the SADILP Call for Nominations Form to them.  
 
This Call for Nominations will target 25 participants across a range of companies in different areas within our industry. Successful applicants will be those who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the linked document. Participants will be chosen by a joint independent panel.   

Due to the anticipated high volume of nominations we ask that you respond to this call as soon as possible. Applications are due by COB 10 February 2012. Instructions on the application process are contained within the Call for Nominations document.

For enquiries please contact Kerryn Smith on 08 8260 8907 or kerryn.smith@dtc.org.au

SADILP Call for Nominations Form

London UK
Health and engineering professionals
Automotive, construction, electrical and mechanical tradespersons
25-26 February 2012

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship will host Skills Australia Needsinformation sessions in London, United Kingdom on the weekend of 25-26 February 2012.

The sessions will provide an opportuntiy for employers and State and Territory governments with skills shortages to meet with pre-screened skilled workers to discuss potential employment or sponsorship opportunities.

Australian employers and State and Territory governments are invited to register their interest to attend.

These sessions will primarily target skilled workers within health, engineering and select trades occupations (there may be scope to target other occupations if there is particular demand).  Skilled workers will be screened to ensure they are highly skilled in the targeted occupations to meet employment and sponsorship opportunities on offer and will have the opportunity to hear directly from the department about skilled visa options. Participating organisations will then have an opportunity to meet and speak with the pre-screened skilled workers to discuss potential employment or sponsorship opportunities.

The information sessions do not attract a participation fee. Due to capacity limitations, organisations who lodge an expression of interest will be selected on a first in, first served basis. Participating organisations will need to cover the cost of airfares, accommodation and any other expenses.

Please email skill.events@immi.gov.au to lodge an expression of interest to attend the information sessions in London.

The department will also be participating in the following commercial expos:

If you would like to discuss the event further or have any queries please contact Rebecca English in the Promotions Unit on 02 6264 4229

Australian State Migration Seminars

Manchester UK
Wednesday 29 February 2012
3-9pm

The DTC would like to hear from any companies that are interested in taking part in the Singapore Airshow , 14-19 February 2012. We are gauging the level of interest from defence industry for attendance and/or exhibiting, as by understanding the level of interest from DTC members, we can then determine our involvement in the airshow. If you are interested in the Singapore Airshow, please contact Holly Caruso on holly.caruso@dtc.org.au or 08 8260 8159.

SA Defence Business Issue 14 November/December edition will include a 2012 Year Planner, an A1 (340mm wide X 594mm high) calendar with key Defence and defence industry dates for your use and reference. There are advertising opportunities available on the calendar, so for a small amount your company’s brand can get coverage across the defence industry for the entire year! For advertising enquiries, please contact Helen Rogers of Solstice Media on 0400 414 578. To view the year planner media kit, please click here

The SA Defence Business media kit has also been updated following the 2^nd anniversary of the publication, to view the media kit, please click here

• Contract wins
• New appointments within your company
• Awards received, not just in Defence
• Location moves
• Acquisitions of companies, new machinery, new capability
• Collaboration and teaming with other companies
• Upcoming free events
• Past events (100 words plus pictures)

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon today announced that the Government has formally agreed to the removal of gender restrictions from Australian Defence Force (ADF) combat roles.

Women will now be able to work in any position in the ADF, including combat roles, provided they have the ability to meet all of the demands of the role.

Women currently are eligible to serve in 93 per cent of employment categories, are now serving in command positions and on military operations overseas. More are reaching senior levels.

This decision follows on from the Minister for Defence’s announcement on 11 April that the Chief of the Defence Force would bring forward for implementation by the Government the opening up of all roles in the ADF to women on the basis that determination for suitability for roles in the ADF is to be based on their ability to perform in the role, not gender.

Roles to be open in the future to women from which women were previously excluded are: Navy Clearance Divers and Mine Clearance Diver Officers; Air Force Airfield Defence Guards and Ground Defence Officers; and Army Infantry and Armoured Corps and some Army Artillery roles.

Mr Smith said a comprehensive implementation plan will now be finalised by Defence for the integration of women into combat roles. This will be considered by Government by the first quarter of next year.

Defence will draw on the experience gained from opening more categories and positions to women over the last two decades and undertake additional research to enable implementation of the Government’s decision.

This new policy will be fully implemented within five years. Implementation is a high priority for the Government and for Defence, and Defence will provide regular reports to Government on implementation progress.

Mr Snowdon said women have a long and proud history of serving in the ADF. “This decision is a positive step, enhancing equality among the men and women who proudly wear the uniform.”

“Defence is committed to creating a work environment where all personnel are treated fairly and with respect.  Developing the implemented plan is central to this,” Mr Snowdon said.

As at 1 August 2011, 335 women were serving on current overseas operations representing more than 10 percent of the total overseas deployed force.

DTC has sent the Productivity Places Program Round 4 Employer Agreements to all companies and organisations who were part of the successful bid to DFEEST. All Employer Agreements need to be returned to Kerrie Nussio by this