Women in Security Mentoring Program

The Commonwealth, through the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), is seeking specialist mentoring and software program services to deliver the ASD-sponsored Women in Security Mentoring Program (the Program). The Program will be delivered in partnership with the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) and ASD.  

The purpose of the Program is to attract, develop and retain women in the cyber security workforce in Australia by offering an online mentoring application that allows women in the industry to connect and grow their skills and confidence through mentoring with like-minded cyber security professionals. The Program offers networking, training resources, and ongoing support for participants’ mentoring journeys, aiming to deliver career pathways into the cyber industry and growing ASD’s workforce pipeline. The Program connects women at various stages in their careers with experienced mentors in cyber security, national intelligence and STEM industries.

1 Sept 2025: Proposed start for 3 years with 2 options to extend by an additional year at ASD discretion.

Close Date & Time: 16 Jun 2025 4:30 pm (ACT Local Time)

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July

The fourth annual Australian Defence Magazine South Australia Defence Summit will taking place Tuesday 7th July, Adelaide Convention Centre.

ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast proudly hosted by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation with the theme of Empowering Women.

The Queensland Defence Summit will bring together government, industry, academics and policy experts to examine Australia’s defence capabilities and strategic requirements spanning Far North Queensland and the broader Pacific.

October

The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition has announced the 2026 edition of Australia’s largest land defence trade event will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 6-8 October 2026. 

KADEX 2026, one of the largest defence industry exhibitions in Korea, is happening from 6 October to 10 October 2026.

The next ADM Women’s Walk will take place at Land Forces in Perth on the 7th October 2026.

The 4th Annual ADM Western Australia Defence Summit will take place at the Ritz Carlton Perth on 9 October 2026.

December

Adelaide has been confirmed as the host city for Undersea Defence Technology in 2026.