Sponsors

Proudly supporting Veteran Employee of the Year.

As the exclusive salary packaging partner to the Department of Defence, Smart is proud to serve the Defence community and support the financial wellbeing of ADF members, veterans and their families. Through benefits that help individuals maximise their salary, Smart has assisted more than 50,000 Defence members. They are recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter on the Veteran Employment Commitment.

Smart is honoured to support the Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards and help recognise organisations and individuals creating successful employment outcomes for veterans. 

Proudly supporting Partner Employee of the Year.

The BUSY Group ADF Transition Support Services supports Australian Defence Force members and their families as they transition to civilian life. 

Backed by The BUSY Group’s more than 45 years of experience in skills, education and employment services, they provide tailored one-on-one career coaching programs, job search workshops, and partner employment assistance that helps veterans and partners identify their strengths, shape their next chapter, and move forward with confidence, purpose and connection to meaningful employment and community opportunities.

The BUSY Group is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter via the Veteran Employment Commitment.

Chisholm Institute is one of Victoria's leading government providers of vocational training and higher education. 

They proudly serve the diverse communities of Melbourne's south-east, with seven campuses located in Berwick, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Frankston, Rosebud, Springvale and Wonthaggi. 

From short courses to degrees and postgraduate studies, courses are delivered on campus, online, in the workplace, and offshore. 

Small moments of impact are just as important as the life-changing ones. It’s with this mindset that Chisholm Institute regularly transforms lives through relevant, responsive, and high-quality education. They deliver outstanding experiences to their students, communities, partners, and employees.

Leidos is a regional leader in government, science, & technology solution. 

With over 30 years of local experience, Leidos is working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets. 

Leidos Australia’s 2000 local experts, backed by global experience and network of partners, deliver solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life
 

As a Veteran Employer of Choice on the Veteran Employment Commitment, Thales Australia delivers sovereign defence capability through world-class engineering, innovation, and advanced manufacturing for the defence and civilian markets. 

With over 4,500 employees across 35 sites, Thales blends civilian talent with veteran expertise, embedding the real-world operational insights of over 400 veterans directly into capability development, daily operations, and organisational culture. 

Their diverse workforce is united by a common mission, to secure our nation – which is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to sovereignty, national resilience and the safety of the men and women in the Australian Defence Force.  

Aspen Medical is a veteran-owned healthcare company delivering integrated care solutions for governments and communities worldwide. 

They close gaps in equitable healthcare access — from essential health services to health infrastructure development and management — with an approach grounded in cultural safety and clinical governance.

Aspen Medical is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice via the Veteran Employment Commitment.

Bureau Veritas is in the business of delivering trust and confidence.

Delivering mission-critical infrastructure that enables Defence readiness, resilience, and capability across Australia's strategic assets.

Bringing together the best industry professionals with expertise across Independent Assurance, Project Delivery, Digital & Security and Maritime Safety, Classification and Regulatory Compliance.

Bureau Veritas has been a trusted as a long-term partner of Defence since 1990 and is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice on the Veteran Employment Commitment.
 

CAE is a global leader in military training, simulation, and mission support, delivering realistic, interoperable, multi domain training solutions that enhance mission readiness and operational performance.  

A trusted partner to defence forces worldwide, CAE combines AI enabled innovation, operational excellence, and veteran led expertise to shape the future of defence training across air, land, naval, cyber, and space domains.

For more than 40 years, Electro Optic Systems has developed advanced defence and space capability. 

From battlefield to orbit, they protect what matters most through operationally proven technology. Their integrated counter-drone capability combines their world-leading accuracy of kinetic and laser-based weapon systems with AI-enabled command-and-control capability to provide a layered response for force protection and the defence of critical assets. 

Their unique ground-based high energy laser space control capabilities enable precision tracking, mission-ready intelligence and deterrence to protect vital space assets and preserve freedom of action and access in space.

FW is a national platform advancing Australian women’s workforce participation and economic security. They are closing the gap between women’s potential and their equal participation in paid work.

Their flagship program Jobs Academy has supported thousands of women to become job-ready and secure their economic future since 2022.

Supported by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, FW has delivered dedicated iterations of Jobs Academy for women veterans and partners of veterans, directly addressing the unique gendered challenges of service transitions to help participants translate skills, rebuild community and secure their economic future.

FW is proudly founded, owned and led by women. They are a Certified B Corporation, recognising their high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Halbuild is an Australian-owned construction management company delivering complex refurbishment, construction and remediation projects across Government, Defence, Commercial and Community sectors. 

With a strong capability in live, secure and operational environments, Halbuild is committed to creating meaningful career pathways for veterans and recognising the value that Defence experience brings to the construction industry. 

Founded by Managing Director Joshua Campbell, a former Australian Army Combat Engineer, Halbuild continues to support veteran employment while building a high-performing, values-led team focused on accountability, innovation and collaboration. Halbuild is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice via the Veteran Employment Commitment.

TESS Search Partners is an Australian executive search and permanent recruitment firm specialising in Defence and the industries that support Australia’s sovereign capability.

Headquartered in South Australia, at the centre of the nation’s naval shipbuilding and defence innovation, TESS Search Partners operates nationally with an international network spanning the UK, US and Europe.

Founded by Donna Ferris, an executive search professional with more than 20 years’ experience and a personal connection to the Defence community as a military spouse, TESS Search Partners is built around three principles: Connection, Collaboration and Community.

With a strong commitment to the Defence and veteran community, TESS Search Partners works to connect organisations with exceptional people, recognise the highly transferable skills of those who have served, and create meaningful career pathways that strengthen Australian industry.
 

As Australia's first bank, Westpac has been taking action to support people, businesses and communities for more than 200 years. Established in New South Wales in 1817, Westpac has grown to be one of Australia’s largest companies and employers. Theyhave played an important role in the economic and social fabric of Australia.

Supporting 13 million customers with a range of banking products and services, including helping them into homes, starting and growing businesses and supporting large corporates with their banking needs, Westpac’s purpose is creating better futures together – 'It’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day'.

Westpac is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer on the Veteran Employment Commitment.