2025 Defence Industry Leadership Program Application Form

2025 Defence Industry Leadership Program Application

The Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP) is a hands-on personal and professional leadership development program which has played an integral role in developing the next generation of defence industry leaders for over a decade.  

Through experiential learning, participants of this unique defence industry focused leadership program will learn to effectively manage multi-party collaborations and understand the complexity of the defence sector.  

The nine-month leadership program is delivered by Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) and a range of industry experts in partnership with Skills Lab, a nationally recognised training institute (RTO).  

The course provides a safe, professional workshop environment for the cohort to learn, share ideas and build lasting relationships within the cohort, and with industry leaders. Participants will also work in syndicates to undertake a research project based on current issues facing defence industry. 

Participants graduate with a nationally accredited Diploma in Leadership and Management as well as a lifelong membership of the DILP Alumni. 

For further details regarding the course structure, please refer to the DTC website.

Who is it for? 

DILP is the only immersive Defence industry leadership program of its kind in Australia, tailored for emerging leaders aiming to deepen their understanding and strengthen their connections within the Defence sector. The program is built on four core pillars: self, organisation, industry, and community. These pillars offer a structured approach to developing a comprehensive leadership skillset through self-awareness, relationship building, innovation, teamwork, and mentoring.

Participants in DILP come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of qualifications and experiences. This diversity fosters a rich exchange of knowledge, ideas, and perspectives, leading to a well-rounded, open-minded, and synergistic approach to leadership and management.

Over the past 14 years, the effectiveness of the program has been proven by the success of its alumni, who have advanced to significant leadership and management positions within the defence industry.

Course Fees 

DTC Member

• DTC Member working or residing in SA:                  $10,400 ex GST*
• DTC Member working or residing interstate:           $18,000 ex GST

DTC Non-Member

• Non-Member working or residing in SA:                 $11,445 ex GST*
• Non-Member working or residing interstate:          $19,445 ex GST

Eligibility (*)

To be eligible for the Government subsidised SA rate, participants must:

• reside or work in South Australia; and be an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
• be a permanent Australian resident; or
• hold a State sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency; or
• hold a humanitarian temporary visa of a class specified by the Minister from time to time.

The course fee includes all course materials, catering at workshops, site tours, field trips, entry to networking events, graduation, Diploma of Leadership & Management, and complementary ticket to the DTC's Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony in Adelaide.  

Exclusions

• Airfares for any interstate field trips are not included in the course fee and must be covered separately by the participant.
• Interstate travel to participate in the program in Adelaide is at the cost of the participant. 

Entry Requirements 

There are no course pre-requisites to apply for the program.

All applicants must be nominated by their employer before submitting their course application.

As positions on the program are highly sought after, the competitive selection process aims to assemble a diverse yet balanced cohort that will enrich the participant experience and improve course learning outcomes.

Application 

Please work with your employer to complete the application form.