Whizdom is a Veteran owned, Australian owned and operated, award winning staffing supplier specialising in Defence, government, ICT, cybersecurity, project management, business support and executive recruitment. Founded in 2006, they connect highly skilled professionals with government agencies and private sector organisations across Australia. They are recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice via the Veteran Employment Commitment.
Their strongest expertise is in Defence, Defence Industry, national security and security cleared recruitment. This capability gives them a practical role in supporting veterans as they move from military service into civilian careers, particularly where Defence experience, technical capability and security clearance knowledge are highly valued.
As a Veteran owned business, their connection to veteran and partner employment is embedded in Whizdom’s history, leadership and current workforce. Veterans and partners of veterans make up 16% of their permanent staff.
Words of Whizdom is a repeatable employer capability model that helps clients recognise, assess and support veteran and partner talent across Defence connected workforces. The veteran transition stream of the Words of Whizdom initiative, which helps employers better understand underrepresented communities and the barriers that shape workforce participation. Through this stream, they bring clients and workforce decision makers into practical conversations about Defence experience, veteran transition, partner employment, skills translation, mentoring, sponsorship, inclusive hiring and ongoing support.
The strongest demonstrated outcome was immediate employer action. The April 2026 Words of Whizdom: Empowering Defence Women event brought together participants, including clients, workforce decision makers, veterans and Whizdom representatives. After the event, 100% of client attendees requested the Veteran Advantage Employer Kit, sought further guidance on attracting Defence connected talent, and engaged Whizdom in follow up discussion about veteran inclusive recruitment, mentoring and onboarding.
The demonstrated benefit is broader than Whizdom’s own placements. Veterans benefit when employers better understand how Defence experience translates into civilian value. Partners benefit when employers recognise career paths shaped by service life, mobility and family responsibilities.
Words of Whizdom models stronger candidate advocacy, more informed assessment of transferable capability and more practical employer engagement with Defence connected talent.
