Are you an SME that wants to break into the defence industry or is looking for new opportunities in the sector?
Defence is a multi-billion-dollar industry and SMEs provide more than half of the sector’s employees. There are many opportunities for regional manufacturers and providers of goods and services to participate, however many firms don’t know how to meet defence industry requirements or build the business relationships that will help them win contracts.
Hunter Defence can help SMEs gain an understanding of the compliance requirements and procurement processes specific to the defence industry so they can position their firm to be a defence supplier. We can provide the knowledge SMEs need to develop successful business and selling strategies within the defence sector, as well as help firms to connect with contractors, fellow suppliers and industry experts and can alert them to contract opportunities and avenues for government assistance.
Our aim is to help SMEs progress from being ‘Defence Interested’ to 'Defence Ready’ – with potential to become an Advanced Defence SME or an industry Supplier of Choice.
A joint initiative between Hunter Defence, Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS), Goal Group and Australian Industry & Defence Network NSW, the Defence Ready Seminar Series is designed to educate, prepare, grow and mature NSW businesses who are either active in, or considering, Defence as a business opportunity. It runs over 12 months and includes 13 training modules – each a complete course of 2-7 weeks.
The Defence Readiness Seminar Series is designed to assist SMEs to:
- develop sustainable organisational capabilities and competencies to meet Australian and International Defence Prime Contractor requirements;
- overcome identified weaknesses or shortfalls in their capabilities, competencies; or
- when they must meet specific Defence tender requirements that require a credible response.
HUNTER DEFENCE HAS A RANGE OF SEMINARS AVAILABLE TO SMES THAT ARE GROUPED INTO THREE LEVELS.
SIMPLY CLICK ON EACH SEMINAR TOPIC TO SEE A DETAILED COURSE OVERVIEW.
You can register your interest to attend the seminars on any of the individual course pages.

For those with little or no knowledge of the Defence market and wishing to discover if it may be for them.
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For those entering the Defence market and wanting to know more about it.
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For those already in the Defence market and now needing specific skill areas.
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A joint initiative between Hunter Defence, Goal Group, the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN), and the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS), the Defence Ready Seminar Series is designed to educate, prepare, grow and mature businesses who are either active in, or considering, Defence as a business opportunity.
The Hunter Defence partnership with Goal Group, AIDN and ODIS have released the next virtual Defence Ready Seminar series, designed to educate, prepare, grow and mature business who are either active, or considering, Defence as a business opportunity.
Following 2 successful Hunter Region series, we are now accepting expressions of interest Australia-wide. The seminars will be scheduled to ensure maximum integration of outcomes into business and include guest presenters from local industry groups and companies where appropriate.
Register your interest with Goal Group here.

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