The Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract templates – Two Contractor Planning Phase Approach templates (ECI-HC1) templates are used for the engagement of a Design Services Consultant and Head Contractor in the planning or design phase of a project.

Information about the Head Contract (Guaranteed Maximum Price) templates.

The Head Contract (HC-1) is Defence's traditional fixed time construction contract, with pricing on a lump sum basis, a schedule of rates basis, or a combination of the two. It can be used for construct only, design and construct or document and construct delivery, depending on the extent of the design completed prior to engagement of the contractor.

Information about the meeting and submission dates for proposals to be reviewed by the Departments of Defence and Veterans' Affairs (DDVA) Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

The purpose of the Departments of Defence and Veterans' Affairs (DDVA) Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is to provide expert review of research proposals submitted for ethical approval.

Unacceptable behaviour complaint form

Privacy notice information for unacceptable behaviour reporting.

Find out about pay, allowances, health support and home ownership benefits available to ADF members of the Reserves.

Learn about pay, superannuation, housing, health and other benefits available to ADF members of the Permanent Forces.

Environmental compliance reports relating to the expansion of the Cultana Training area, SA.

Information about South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report. Building the skilled workforce which will create and sustain a sovereign capability.

Defence makes every effort to managing aircraft noise while protecting Australia’s national interests.

Explore training, education and study options for ADF members of the Permanent Forces.

The Suite of Facilities Contracts is used by Defence for the planning, development and delivery of construction outcomes across the Defence Estate.

Defence holds personal information about ADF members to assist in the support of members and their families, both during and after their service.

Defence Base Woomera South Australia – The Woomera Prohibited Area and Coordination Office is a joint Federal-SA Government office responsible for implementing the management framework to increase use of the area.

Explore training, education and development opportunities for ADF members of the Permanent Forces and the Reserves to grow skills and careers.

Explore health, wellbeing and support programs for ADF members and their families. Learn about services that help balance work, life and community needs.

Learn about pay, allowances and financial support for ADF members and access helpful resources.

Explore flexible working options in the ADF. Learn how members can balance service, family and lifestyle through supported work arrangements.

End of 2025 message from the Chief of the Defence Force.

Information about PFAS national coordination.

The submission instructions and proposal templates for new applications for Departments of Defence and Veterans' Affairs (DDVA) Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

This development of the Greenvale Training Area and local business opportunities under the Australia – Singapore Military Training Initiative.

Recipients of awards are granted insignia as a visual expression of the honour conferred on them. There is an established order of precedence for the wearing of Australian honours and awards. When a person holds more than one honour or award, they must be worn in the order set out in the Australian Order of Wearing Honours and Awards.

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program is a Defence transformation program that is introducing the latest SAP solution over a number of years.

Ms Justine Greig was appointed Deputy Secretary Defence People in June 2018

Cath Patterson was appointed Associate Secretary of Department of Defence in December 2025.

Information about the range of activities available through the ADF Parliamentary Program.

Defence Assistance to the Civil Community Initiative provides the means through which Defence can assist the civil community through the delivery of emergency or non-emergency support.