The Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP) for 2025 has started. Now in its 15th year, 35 of Defence's brightest prospects have joined DILP. These prospects could potentially become key players in meeting Defence's AUKUS requirements.
“Along with a suite of other training and employment opportunities designed to attract and retain employees in the state’s fast-growing defence industry, this DTC program is building the expertise South Australia needs to deliver the major defence projects on our horizon," Deputy Premier of South Australia and Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Susan Close stated.
The Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) offers the DILP and is one of the 22 initiatives funded under the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Action Plan. The program has been designed to nurture leadership abilities within the context of Australia's defence industry.
“It’s both challenging and rewarding to know that you are contributing to the capability of our defence personnel to protect our nation,” 2025 DILP participant Shannon Carbone said.
DILP is open to participants from across Australia, with South Australian applicants gaining a government subsidised rate for attendance. The program's alumni include representatives of a wide range of organisations from Primes to SME’s and academia.