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TOP 20 DEFENCE SMEs 91
CURRENT DEFENCE CONTRACTS
• Land 129 Phase 4a and support contract for small UAV
AREAS OF INTEREST IN DEFENCE
• Land 400 phase 2 and 3 Armoured vehicles • Land 154 Route clearing • Land 129 other phase for UAVs for Army and Navy • Land 159 Weapons for Army
SME18
Turnover: $29.4 million
Employees: 54 Defence; 82 non-Defence
Percentage of Females in Workforce: 9.5 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP): Yes
Ownership: Australian Privately Owned
Details: 4 Glen Ewan Road Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Tel: (02) 6589 9100
Website: www.birdon.com.au
Contacts: Jamie Bruce CEO
Tamara Bugler CFO
CURRENT DEFENCE CONTRACTS
• Disposal and recycling of Pacific Class Patrol Boats.
• Dredging of naval berth at Sydney’s Garden Island, Fleet
Base East.
• Disposal, scrapping and recycling of the ex-HMAS Darwin.
• Ongoing support for Birdon-built vessels including Bridge Erection Propulsion Boats (BEPB), Regional Patrol Craft (RPC), and AUWs.
• Disposal of retired munitions including hazardous material management. Current International Defence contracts include (Please note these contracts have not been included in the Australian revenue figures in the survey questions):
• US Coast Guard 47’ Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension Program – Birdon is upgrading 117 rollover-capable MLBs at multiple facilities throughout the US.
• Design and fabrication of M30 Bridge Erection Boats (BEB) for the US Army - Birdon is building 447 BEBs out of our production facilities in Denver.
• Supply of Bridge Erection Boats to Brazil.
AREAS OF INTEREST IN DEFENCE
• Design and construction of Defence vessels and equipment.
• Design, construction, and maintenance of autonomous vessels. • Design, construction, and maintenance of amphibious vehicles. • Maintenance and repair work on Defence vessels.
• Developing innovative solutions and secure disposal for DMO
disposal agencies including Navy, Army and Air Force, and for
assets subject to ITAR.
• Environmental rehabilitation of contaminated Defence sites. • Dredging of naval berths and channels.
BIRDON
ANZ SME: 10
Director
Inspire & expand an innovative research organisation Lead quality public policy research with impact Engage collaboratively with clients & the public
The RAND Corporation has for over 70 years helped to improve policy and decision making. Through rigorous, evidence-based research and analysis, RAND has helped individuals, families and communities throughout the world be safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s headquarters are in Santa Monica, California. RAND’s work addresses issues including defence, national security, health and health care, education, innovation, sustainability and welfare.
The RAND Corporation employs approximately 2,000 people across North America, Europe and Australia. Since 2014, RAND Australia has been headquartered in Canberra. RAND Australia’s research draws on local staff as well as from the depth of RAND’s global talent pool. RAND Australia has established a reputation of improving policy and decision making in Australia via high-quality, objective analysis.
For more information visit:
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Applications close:
29 January 2021
RAND Corporation is uniquely positioned as an independent, nonpartisan research organisation and seeks to appoint an experienced researcher and engaging leader as Director RAND Australia to expand its portfolio for Australian clients at the Commonwealth and state levels. The appointee will focus on delivering high-quality research on a range of Australian public policy issues and disseminating RAND research findings to Australian public policy communities.
Based in Canberra and reporting to the Vice President, International of RAND Corporation (located in the U.S), the Director will initially lead a team of seven research and professional staff and will serve on the Board of Directors for RAND Australia. The Director should be prepared to grow the organisation by roughly doubling staff and revenue over the next two years.
With either a Ph.D. or a Master’s qualification in a policy-relevant field, the ideal candidate will bring strong experience in developing and leading policy related research projects in either the national security or socioeconomic policy realms. An internationally recognised research publication record is essential for this position. In order to grow RAND Australia’s research profile, the Director must demonstrate previous success in driving policy research business development and marketing strategies.
The Director will also require senior level operational management skills, be comfortable leading in a highly collaborative environment, and will be expected to uphold RAND’s core values of quality and objectivity whilst maintaining an unwavering commitment to integrity and ethical behaviour. A leader who is comfortable working in an international context, has skills in mentoring staff, and who possesses sophisticated interpersonal skills will be well-suited to this position. The appointee should be experienced in leading and motivating high performing multi-disciplinary global teams and possess the ability to deliver outcomes in a complex and dynamic environment. Ability to secure an Australian security clearance at the Positive Vetting level is required.
To apply – please go to www.fisherleadership.com and click on ‘APPLY ONLINE’ using reference RANdir1120, addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones or Kirsten Henderson, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
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