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Future Leaders Apply Here!
by Boylen
Applications are open for the “world class” 2026 Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP).
DTC CEO Libby Day said DILP has established itself as the leadership program of choice for emerging leaders.
“The Diploma of Leadership and Management from the DILP course is a huge accolade for leaders in our sector,” she said.
“For employers, it pays dividends immediately, identifying individuals who are serious about pursuing a C-suite career in the Defence industry.”
DILP is the only immersive Defence industry leadership program of its kind in Australia, exposing participants to
Defence key decision-makers in Government and Defence. used the Defence Industry Leadership Program development of our leaders and emerging leaders for years now. The management and leadership development provided with a ‘Defence’ lens gives a valuable context for the benefit of participants, PMB and the wider defence industry ecosystem.” - Stephen Faulkner, PMB - Participant’s Manager
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 in small, mid-tier, and prime businesses.
2025 DILP participant Siobhan Langan, Senior Project Officer: Business Development, Defence & Space at the University of South Australia was full of praise for DILP.
She enrolled to fast-track her defence industry knowledge and understanding of the sector, as well as establish a meaningful network of contacts.
“I look forward to each and every session,” said Siobhan.
“The DILP curriculum is world class with incredible speakers that provide you with deep insight into how SMEs and Primes operate in the sector – their systems, processes, approach and culture - and this has proved invaluable to me in my role with the university.”
DILP is delivered by the DTC in collaboration with registered training provider, SkillsLab, a Tetra Tech company.
It provides a unique advantage over internal leadership programs by bringing together rising leaders from different defence organisations, enabling cross-sector collaboration and exposure to a wide range of leadership approaches and strategic thinking.
This sentiment was echoed by David McIver, Senior Software Engineer at Dedicated Systems Australia who is currently enrolled in DILP and who believes it represents a tangible ROI for employers.
“Participating in DILP has given me a greater appreciation of how our products can help fast-track innovative Defence projects. It’s a powerful course, well worth the investment,” he said.
Learn more at www.dtc.org.au
