Brad Junk-Gibson is the CEO of CMDT Group, an Australian-owned technology company specialising in highly technical professional services, innovative cybersecurity, and ICT solutions. CMDT Group delivers integrated and secure ICT technologies through its two business units—Crown Management Consultants and Defendable Technologies – creating sovereign solutions that enhance resilience and security within Australia.
With nearly 40 years of distinguished service in the Australian Army, including operational deployment with Special Operations in Afghanistan, Brad brings deep insight into the unique capabilities veterans offer and the challenges they face when transitioning to civilian careers. His post-military mission has been to empower veterans, reservists, and their families through meaningful employment pathways.
Under Brad’s leadership, CMDT Group has become a recognised champion of veteran employment, embedding a veteran-first mindset across its operations and culture. Through both business units, he has helped build veteran-friendly environments that align roles with veterans’ skillsets and lived experience.
Brad and CMDT Group’s commitment to inclusive policies, tailored support programs, and visionary leadership is helping shape veteran-friendly hiring practices and raise awareness of the strategic value veterans bring to Australia’s workforce.
Brad Junk-Gibson is a tireless advocate for veteran and partner employment, drawing on nearly 40 years of distinguished service in the Australian Army. He has dedicated his post-military career to creating meaningful employment pathways for veterans, partners, and reservists.
Brad established CMDT Group to embed veterans into purposeful, high-impact roles. Through CMDT’s two business units, he has built veteran-friendly environments that align roles with veterans’ skillsets and lived experience.
Under Brad’s leadership, CMDT Group has implemented recruitment strategies that map military-acquired skills to civilian roles, enabling seamless transitions into areas including logistics, engineering and project management.
CMDT’s tailored Employee Value Proposition includes flexible work conditions, Reservist and volunteer leave, specialised veteran onboarding and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Brad also champions employment pathways for veteran spouses, offering long-term roles in corporate support and delivery teams.
These initiatives are grounded in CMDT Group’s THRIVE values – Trustworthy, Honest, Respectful, Innovative, Valued and Empowered – ensuring veterans feel seen, supported, and equipped to succeed.
Under Brad’s guidance, CMDT Group has become a recognised champion of veteran employment, achieving Gold Pledge Status with Soldier On, joining the Veteran Employment Commitment, and participating in national awareness campaigns such as March On and Movember. All driven by high staff engagement.
Beyond CMDT, Brad contributes to the RASigS and Commando Associations and has played a pivotal role in organising the RASigS 2025 Centenary Celebrations in Canberra.
Through inclusive policies, targeted programs and visionary leadership, Brad is helping shape veteran-friendly hiring practices and raise awareness of the strategic value veterans bring.