
Mastering Defence Infrastructure
A companion to the 30-week professional development course, this podcast unpacks the core themes shaping Australia’s Defence Estate. Each episode follows the course structure—covering foundation concepts, procurement, project delivery, and contract management.
Designed for professionals working on Defence bases, the series offers clear, practical insights to help navigate real-world challenges with confidence.
Episodes (38)

027: Customer Relationship Management

026: The Singaporean Connection

025: US Force Posture Initiatives

024: IPACE in Action: Building Defence Partnerships and Projects Abroad

023: Enabling the Integrated Force: Logistics, GWEO and C4ISR

022: Air Power on the Rise: Upgrading Australia's Air Bases

021: Infrastructure Backbone of Army Modernisation

020: Army Infrastructure Transformation

019: Garden Island and Maritime Maintenance

018: Building the Backbone of AUKUS

017: Strategic Positioning for Long-Term Wins

016: Teaming Up for Tender Success

015: Capture Planning: Winning Before the Tender

014: Pre-Tender Engagement Strategies

013: Post-Submission Follow-Up

012: Building Brands, Building Trust

SPECIAL EPISODE: Building Better Roads

011: Strategic Front-End Activities in Defence Projects

Hot Buttons: Transparency in Procurement

The Inside Story of Elevate Consulting Engineers

010: Contractual and Information Risks

Probity, Programs & Value For Money: Building a Better Tender Process

009: Technical and Delivery Risks

008: Stakeholder and Coordination Risks

007: Geographic and Environmental Risks

006: Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning

005: Building Trust Through Cost Schedules and Negotiations

2025–26 Defence Budget: Enterprise Estate and Infrastructure Insights

Facilities for Project LAND 8113 Long-Range Fires

Mastering the Environmental Sustainable Procurement Policy

DIP-MC Part 3. Unlocking Subcontractor Opportunities with DIP-MC

DIM-MC Part 2. Understanding How This New Defence Infrastructure Panel Works

DIP-MC Part 1. Transforming Defence Infrastructure with DIP-MC

Innovations in Defence Infrastructure

004: From Bid Strategy to Submission – Mastering Defence Tenders

003: Pursuit Phase – Screening & Strategic Positioning

002: Stating Your Defence Capability
