Engineering Business

17/06/2026

Heads Up! The Department of Defence, Security and Estate Group (SEG) will be holding a Defence Estate Capital and Sustainment Works Program Industry Briefing

SEG is responsible for planning, developing and delivering facilities and infrastructure projects across the Defence estate. The SEG will provide an update on Defence estate matters
including planned upcoming procurement opportunities for relevant projects.

If your business operates in any of the following areas, this briefing is a great opportunity:
-Project management
-Architecture and design
-Construction
-Specialist technical and engineering services

Registration close: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 12:00 noon (Canberra time)
Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QiCd6ePBE02mDiDTuzkXfJkXfcrYOo5GtcVcD9NtbmBUM1pRUlQ1UjdNSzQ2U01aSVlINlE4NzhRQS4u&route=shorturl

15/06/2026

This weeks highlight: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking its suitably qualified and experienced providers to join its refreshed FSANZ Laboratory Panel.

This refreshed Panel will support FSANZ’s national and bi-national surveillance and monitoring of Australia’s food supply, as well as the maintenance of the Australian Food Composition Database.

Find out more in this article: https://lnkd.in/giC87TuV

08/06/2026

Heads up! 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program has been Released.

If you haven’t had a chance look over these documents, as these will influence Procurements for tender and priorities for grant funding.

View here: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/2026-national-defence-strategy-2026-integrated-investment-program

Key changes include:
- Deliver an enhanced undersea warfare capability, supported by a sovereign fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines
- Accelerate the delivery of more lethal maritime capabilities
- Further expand long-range strike capabilities across the integrated, focused force
- Accelerate the introduction of integrated air and missile defence capabilities
- Expand the adoption of autonomous and uncrewed systems across the land, air and maritime domains
- Field counter-uncrewed air systems to protect Australian sites, events and critical infrastructure
- Deliver a resilient and secure multi-orbit satellite communications system

03/06/2026

Don’t Let Your Statement of Tax Record Hold Up Your Tender Application

Many businesses spend weeks perfecting their tender submission then lose it over a tax document they forgot to request!

Under Commonwealth Procurement Rules, any contract valued at $4M+ (inc. GST) requires a valid Statement of Tax Record and an unsatisfactory result means your bid doesn't progress.

Have a read of this article here to avoid this mistake:
https://engineeringbusiness.com.au/dont-let-your-statement-of-tax-record-hold-up-your-tender-application/

If your business plans to apply for Government Tenders, one of the most important requirements is having a valid and satisfactory Statement of Tax Record (STR). For Commonwealth procurements with an estimated value of $4 million or more (including GST) for goods and services, the provision of a vali

01/06/2026

This weeks highlight: The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is seeking a qualified Project Insurance Adviser for the National High Speed Rail Line 1 (Newcastle to Sydney) via an approach to market.

Find out more in this article: https://engineeringbusiness.com.au/high-speed-rail-authority-seeks-project-insurance-adviser-for-newcastle-sydney-line/

Not sure if your software qualifies? Send us a DM with the phrase “ENGINEER MY BUSINESS” and we’ll provide a complimentary assessment of your eligibility and suitability.

25/05/2026

This Week’s Highlight: Defence Housing Australia is seeking creative and media services agencies to support of its national investor marketing program which focuses on the growth of the housing portfolio for Australia's Defence Force members. This procurement is being conducted via an Expression of Interest (EOI). Following this EOI, shortlisted respondents will be invited to participate in a Request for Quote (RFQ) to supply Creative and/or Media Services for up to three years.

Find out more in this article: https://engineeringbusiness.com.au/defence-housing-australia-eoi-for-creative-and-media-services/

Not sure if your software qualifies? Send us a DM with the phrase “ENGINEER MY BUSINESS” and we’ll provide a complimentary assessment of your eligibility and suitability.

18/05/2026

This Week's Highlight: The Royal Australian Mint is seeking submissions for consultancy services to design and deliver a F26860 Safety Culture Program, via an approach to market. This program must be facilitated in person at the Deakin, ACT location.

Find out more in this article:
https://engineeringbusiness.com.au/this-weeks-highlight-royal-australian-mint-safety-culture-program/

11/05/2026

This Week's Highlight: The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) has announced ASCA Pitch Day 2026 Decoy, Deception, Camouflage and Concealment (DDCC). ASCA is seeking innovative technologies that enable agile signature management. Down-selected respondents will be invited to pitch at the Pitch Day event in Perth in early October, coinciding with Land Forces 2026.

Find out more in this article:
https://engineeringbusiness.com.au/asca-pitch-day-2026-decoy-deception-camouflage-and-concealment/

04/05/2026

This Week's Highlight: The Digital Transformation Agency is seeking new COTS software and ERP suppliers to join its whole of government Software Marketplace Panel. This is a great opportunity to sell directly to every Commonwealth agency in Australia.

Not sure if your software qualifies? Send us a DM with the phrase “ENGINEER MY BUSINESS” and we’ll provide a complimentary assessment of your eligibility and suitability.

Find out more in this article:
https://engineeringbusiness.com.au/this-weeks-highlight-software-and-erp-marketplace-panel/

04/03/2026

🚀 We’re Hiring: Marketing & Events Assistant (Casual/Part-Time)

We’re a specialist consultancy helping SMEs and primes win more government work — and we’re looking for someone creative, organised and proactive to support our marketing efforts.

✨ About the role:

Develop and support implementation of our marketing plan

Create and schedule social media content

Assist with newsletters and website updates

Support marketing events and promotions

Monitor engagement and marketing performance

🎓 Ideal for a student studying Marketing, Communications, Business, Media or similar.
💻 Experience with social media and Canva highly regarded.
💰 $22 per hour | Casual/Part-time | Flexible to suit study commitments

If you’re looking to build real-world marketing experience in a professional consultancy environment, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV and a short expression of interest via DM or email us at [email protected].