We sat down with Sarah to discuss her new role and vision for Systematiq What motivated you to pursue the General Manager role, and how has your journey within Systematiq prepared you for this position? Sarah Norton: “I was motivated by the chance to guide Systematiq’s next phase of growth and build on our achievements.…
The Australian naval sector is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. Major defence programs are investing heavily in new vessels, technologies, and support systems to ensure the Royal Australian Navy can meet the challenges of an increasingly complex strategic environment. With this unprecedented uplift comes an urgent demand for speed to capability: the ability to transition platforms…
Australia’s Defence and Rail sectors are in the midst of a capability step-change. From sovereign guided weapons and trusted autonomous systems to smarter rollingstock and digital signalling, the appetite for innovation is high—but so are the stakes. Programs must be safe, certifiable, interoperable, and sustainment-ready from day one. This is precisely where Systems Engineering proves indispensable: it…
Allyship, joint responsibility, and the evolving participation of women in defence leadership International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated globally each year, marking a tradition that began in 1911. In 2026, the event fell on Sunday 8 March, with communities and industry organisations rallying around the theme ‘Give to Gain’. This year’s campaign emphasises the…
In Defence acquisition, winning is rarely about the proposal alone. Capability outcomes are shaped months and years before an RFT is released, through capability definition, options analysis, market engagement and industry feedback. Organisations that wait for the tender are responding too late. Early engagement in Defence is about influencing how capability is interpreted, evaluated and…
Australia’s rail sector is entering its most active procurement cycle in years. Major programs across multiple states are hitting critical milestones simultaneously, creating a density of opportunity that manufacturers, contractors, and service providers have not seen in some time. This article breaks down where the key programs sit, which tools can give your business visibility…
In the Australian rail sector, most major project outcomes are effectively decided long before a Request for Tender is released. By the time the RFT lands, delivery models are locked in, requirements are fixed, and risk has often already been misallocated. For organisations competing in this environment, improving proposal win rates means engaging earlier —…
The transition from policy to procurement is well underway. What the 2024 Integrated Investment Program signalled, 2026 is now delivering. For businesses operating in or adjacent to the defence sector, understanding where these programs sit in their lifecycle is critical to knowing when and how to engage. This article unpacks the key programs moving into…
In anticipation of increased project delivery demands across various short- and long-term acquisition and sustainment projects, Systematiq has conducted a leadership review. Like most defence and infrastructure consulting firms, both large and small, Systematiq has gone through a recent period of uncertainty. However, with a focus on optimising our workforce, systems, processes and outcomes, as…
In our Defence Force, The Army Logistic Training Centre (ALTC) consists of a number of Training Establishments that deliver trade and career courses for ADF officers and soldiers for technical trade, specialist health, logistics, and military transport training. The Workforce and Training Group required an evaluation workforce to deliver workplace training evaluation under the SADL…
The recent announcement from the ADF to secure local maintenance and support of diving and hyperbaric equipment is welcome news and provides some certainty on a submission made almost over 12 months ago. The five-year contract extension worth $100 million, was awarded to James Fisher Defence (JFD) Australia as the Category Integrator for Support Services…