Capabilities

Six practices.
Delivered by partners.

Each practice is led by a partner with deep operational or program experience inside Australian Defence Force. We deploy small, senior teams — and we stay accountable to the outcome.

01 / 06
Shape the future force.

Capability Sustainment

We support Defence capability managers and industry primes to manage in-service support requirements  — providing effective sustainment solutions and through life support. Our work includes supporting complex weapon systems through the capability lifecycle by integrating effective cross functional support teams. 

Deliverables
  • Program Management
  • Technical & Engineering Support
  • Rotable Item Management
  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Management
  • Life of Type Management
  • Specialised Fleet Reporting
02 / 06
From need to in-service.

Consulting & Advisory

Embedded support across the Capability Life Cycle. We help program offices, integrated project teams and industry partners navigate Gate 0 through Gate 2, contract negotiation, test & evaluation, and the transition to sustainment. We have lived experience inside Defence — we know where programs derail and how to keep them on track.

Deliverables
  • Capability Advisory
  • Gate Submission Support & Business Case
  • Commercial & Materiel Procurement
  • Acquisition Advisory
  • Introduction Into-Service
  • Data Analysis
03 / 06
Delivering complex programs.

Project Management

Integrated project and program management across the capability lifecycle — we control scope, schedule, cost and risk to keep delivery on track. Our teams bring expertise in understanding capability manager intent and translating it into outcomes.

Deliverables
  • Project Management
  • Scheduling & Cost Control
  • Capability Acquisition 
  • Project Support & Administration
  • Capability & Mid-Life Upgrade
04 / 06
NAVIGATE GLOBAL SUPPLY SOLUTIONS.

Supply Chain

We help Defence and primes understand and plan their supply chains. Using a global network of suppliers to provide efficient part supply with reduced lead times — we ensure increased platform availability by managing risk and supporting Australian defence industry.

Deliverables
  • Inventory Management
  • Procurement & Parts Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Planning & Optimisation
  • Disposals & Capability Withdrawals
  • Import Export Control
05 / 06
Design what works.

Engineering

Systems engineering, technical architecture and engineering management across complex Defence programs. We bridge the gap between operational need and technical solution — from requirements definition through to design authority, integration and verification.

Deliverables
  • Systems Engineering Management
  • Safety Engineering
  • Risk Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Publication Authoring
  • Obsolescence Management
06 / 06
Prove it works.

Assurance

Independent assurance, test & evaluation and compliance verification for Defence capability programs. We provide the rigour and objectivity needed to de-risk delivery and demonstrate that capability meets operational intent.

Deliverables
  • Independent Assurance
  • Compliance & Assurance
  • Internal Audit
  • Quality Management
  • Performance Audits
Commonwealth Panel Arrangement

Australian Government People Panel supplier.

Qontum is a supplier on the whole-of-Australian-Government People Panel for Professional Contractor Services, administered by the Department of Finance.

Need something cross-cutting? We scope hybrid engagements.

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