Supporting Defence in Australia
The mission to protect Australia is becoming more challenging every day. Australian Defence organisations, the broader Defence community and those in the industry are operating in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
While new threats are emerging, there are also new opportunities for the sector to innovate, while adopting a minimal viable capability approach.
KPMG’s Defence teams understand this unique environment and are committed to partnering with clients across the sector to support and deliver enduring capability and business outcomes.
We strive for trusted relationships between our people and clients based on deep collaboration, transparency, and delivery excellence.
We’re here to help
Learn how our tailored services can enhance your strategic, operational, and technological capabilities in the Defence landscape.
KPMG Defence consulting services
We are committed to partnering with Defence organisations as they protect Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the government.
We will work alongside you to combine our deep industry expertise and specialist technical capabilities, innovative approaches and critical thinking to deliver real results that contribute to Australia’s success now and into the future.
How KPMG can help Defence organisations
We are committed to partnering with Defence organisations as they protect Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the government.
We will work alongside you to combine our deep industry expertise and specialist technical capabilities, innovative approaches and critical thinking to deliver real results that contribute to Australia’s success now and into the future.
Strategic business advice
Enhance the strategic capabilities required for evolving Defence challenges through:
- comprehensive strategic planning and implementation
- a multidisciplinary approach to support dynamic needs
- access to industry expertise and best practice for in-depth analyses, tailored strategies, and seamless implementation.
Technology services
Fortify national security infrastructure and ensure resilient, future-ready Defence operations with:
- leading-edge solutions including cyber security, data and digital strategy, operating models, technology capabilities aligned with operational objectives, data analytics and management, AI, machine learning, quantum computing, identity and access management, cloud and platform engineering, data and cloud migration
- accelerators such as KPMG’s KEOs capability (governed, secure cloud at official sensitive) and protected cloud
- technology enablement, implementation and systems integration
- supported accelerators and solutions
- the support of a number of local and global technology alliance partners.
Program management, controls and financial services
Ensure rigorous project oversight, budgetary discipline, and financial governance to support the successful delivery of complex Defence projects and programs. Services include:
- Transformation readiness and design to set organisations up for success
- Program Delivery including strategic program leadership and coordination
- Portfolio, Program and Project Management Office – including processes and effective progress reporting to enable delivery and decision making
- Transformation Confidence providing unbiased assessment of programs based on our deep understanding of the organisation and industry.
- Quality Assurance and Test management providing effective QA and and requirements tracebility
- expertise across all FIC elements enhanced by industry best practices and global insights
- One Defence Capability System (ODCS) expertise.
Organisational change management and strategic communications
Navigate complex transformations, drive effective change management adoption and minimise disruption with our change management and strategic communication services, including:
- organisational alignment and people empowerment
- leadership alignment and capability building, change impact analysis and planning, cultural change, organisational design, and upskilling
- integrated change programs
- strategic communications
- tactical communications at the team and unit level.
Commercial and supply chain services
Improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the integrity of the end-to-end procurement and logistics processes with our robust commercial and supply chain services. Our services include:
- commercial management and procurement
- enhanced supplier relationship and cost-saving benefits
- improved contract compliance in accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and broader procurement policy and legislative framework
- full-scale procurement transformations or targeted improvements
- supply chain efficiencies including sustainability improvements, digitisation and automation
- Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) planning and implementation across the ODCS.
Workforce and human resources
Be supported in strategic planning, talent management solutions, and organisational transformation to build a skilled, sustainable and agile workforce aligned with the evolving demands of the Defence sector. We can support your organisation with:
- bespoke learning and development programs for your workforce, including the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL)
- organisational design, strategic workforce planning, talent management and workforce planning for programs and projects across the ODCS
- HR optimisation and industrial relations advisory.
Engineering and asset management
Enhance capability management outcomes by implementing an integrated and systems approach to promote mission readiness and operational effectiveness, reduce acquisition and sustainment costs, and increase logistics and sustainment efficiency. KPMG can support you in:
- integrating mission modelling, simulation and data analysis to support investment decisions
- applying enterprise asset management across the full capability lifecycle leading to improved operational effectiveness, reduced capital and operational expenditure whilst balancing portfolio risk
- using data analytics and predictive maintenance to optimise asset lifecycles and predict equipment failures before they occur
- offering expertise in digital transformation and technical innovation in support of Defence transformation, through improved real-time decision-making and asset visibility across the integrated joint force.
- executing asset optimisation strategies through technological innovations that will reduce cost and enable efficient and effective delivery of capability.
Budget and financial management
Bolster your organisation’s budget and financial management with robust financial planning, risk assessment, and cost optimisation strategies to maximise resource allocation and fiscal responsibility. KPMG services include:
- financial management, remediation, and process optimisation
- financial framework and budget matters
- accounting and financial reporting issues
- project accounting and budget management.
Governance, risk and compliance services
Access specialist guidance to ensure resilient operations, mitigate risks, and maintain strict adherence to regulatory requirements in line with the expectations for a Commonwealth service provider while pursuing strategic objectives. KPMG services include:
- support for ODCS and broader Defence programs and projects
- risk management support and compliance with existing Defence policies
- industry best practice and use of latest methodologiesto create value and not slow down operations
- enhanced decision-making solutions
- control design and compliance and assurance frameworks.
Infrastructure and estate services
Optimise the utilisation, sustainability, and security of Defence estates with the following services:
- estate planning
- facilities program governance and delivery
- detailed knowledge of the Defence and government processes for Public Works Committee consideration
- holistic approach to managing infrastructure assets.
Legislative/regulatory legal services
Access deep insights into legal frameworks, ensure compliance with complex Defence policies, and understand the implications of new legislative developments with KPMG support, including:
- planning for, and delivering, regulatory reviews and legislative transformation across multi-jurisdictional domains
- stakeholder consultations on Defence’s behalf
- a deep understanding of the international security and the Defence ecosystem
- timely and actionable advice to senior Defence leaders.
Engineering, ILS and technical services
Improve operational readiness and lifecycle management with our engineering, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and technical services, including:
- access to a broad range of Defence and industry SMEs across the engineering and technical disciplines
- full spectrum ODCS support from concept and requirements setting to in-service sustainment
- access to experts in systems engineering, asset management and sustainment optimisation
- a data-first approach to asset-related decision-making
- ILS planning and implementation across all phases of the ODCS.
Meet the KPMG Australia Defence team
Our dedicated team of Defence professionals are ready to support you with specialist guidance for your Defence sector challenges.
Other KPMG Australia Defence services
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
KPMG Australia supports the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in creating and demonstrating positive outcomes for Veterans and their families.
For more information please contact:
- Tim Sanders
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Lead Partner - Clare Enyi
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Partner
Defence Housing Authority
KPMG Australia supports the Defence Housing Authority to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing-related services to, ADF members and their families.
For more information please contact:
- Brad Barnes
Defence Housing Authority Lead Partner
Australian Submarine Agency
KPMG Australia supports the Australian Submarine Agency to safely and securely acquire, construct, deliver, technically govern, sustain and dispose of Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability for Australia.
For more information please contact:
- Robert Gay
Australian Submarine Agency Lead Partner
Defence Industry
We work with a range of Defence Industry clients including global primes, Australian small-to-medium enterprises, state and territory governments, industry associations and various educational institutions and research organisations. We can support you with:
- development and delivery of local Defence market strategies and value proposition enhancement for global primes and Australian companies active in adjacent sectors
- deals and transaction support such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and integration services
- increasing the value and performance of major Defence project delivery through people, process, technology, customer and systems development.
