By Darian Macey, August 4 2025
I’m hitting the road!
Between now and Christmas, I’m packing my bag, charging the laptop, and hitting the road to deliver something I’ve been building quietly for years: Mastering Defence Infrastructure – LIVE.
This isn’t just another training course. It’s a live, face-to-face deep dive into how the Defence estate really works – designed for the people who are shaping, delivering, or looking to break into Australia’s most complex and critical infrastructure program.
Over the coming months, I’ll be visiting eight cities across Australia to deliver this course in person. Each session is limited to just 15 people – so that every attendee walks away with advice tailored to their goals, market position, and questions. Think of it as part bootcamp, part business clinic – and a fast track to understanding how to win work and deliver real value in the Defence sector.
Why This Course Matters
Whether you’re a seasoned industry player, new to Defence infrastructure, or somewhere in between, the landscape is shifting. Greater competition, evolving procurement models, and increased scrutiny on delivery performance mean that experience alone isn’t enough anymore. What matters is knowing:
- How procurement decisions are made
- What Defence is really looking for from industry
- Where your business fits – and how to position for success
- How to interpret the market signals hidden in plain sight
And most importantly – how to take action.
What You’ll Learn
Mastering Defence Infrastructure is a two-day, no-fluff course built around the real-world challenges of doing business with Defence. Topics include:
- Understanding the Landscape – Who’s who, what’s changing, and where opportunities lie
- Procurement Pathways Demystified – From ITR to contract, what really happens behind the scenes
- Bid Strategy & Market Positioning – What separates a winning proposal from the rest
- Delivery Expectations – What Defence expects from contractors beyond compliance
- Strategic Networking & Growth – How to find your allies and grow sustainably
I’ll also be sharing tools, templates, and techniques I use with my clients every day – to help you cut through the noise and get results.
First Three Stops
More dates are being finalised for Townsville, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, and I’ll announce those soon.
Early-Bird Pricing
Tickets start at $880 incl GST for early registrations – and trust me, they’ll go fast.
If this sounds like something you or your team need, join the waitlist now to get early-bird access and updates as new cities are announced:
Author: Darian Macey
Darian is a former Engineering Officer with the RAE with tertiary qualifications in Engineering and Project Management. He is a leading practitioner within Australia's NSI sector with previous employment in Government, project management and building contractor organisations.
