PODCAST: Automating defence tenders and talent sourcing, with Tim Walmsley

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By: Robyn Tongol
PODCAST: Automating defence tenders and talent sourcing, with Tim Walmsley

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, the founder and chief executive officer of BenchOn, Tim Walmsley, joins host Liam Garman to discuss workforce optimisation and SME integration in Australia’s defence industry.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, the founder and chief executive officer of BenchOn, Tim Walmsley, joins host Liam Garman to discuss workforce optimisation and SME integration in Australia’s defence industry.

  

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  • The pair begin the podcast discussing the BenchOn platform, which allows businesses to automate tender identification and talent sourcing.
  • The podcast then continues unpacking several case studies, including BenchOn’s recent portal for the Queensland government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads as well as several leading primes.
  • The pair wrap up the podcast discussing BenchOn’s upcoming “Meet the Primes” program at Land Forces 2022, facilitating introductions between Australia’s SMEs and large prime contractors. More information on the program can be found here

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: PODCAST: Aerospace engineering, UAVs and Australia’s next generation of defence talent, with RMIT University’s Marcus Serong
Episode 10: PODCAST: Counter-drone systems, manufacturing and Australia’s defence industry priorities, with Northrop Grumman Australia’s Robert Denney
Episode 9: SPOTLIGHT: Australia’s loitering munitions, sovereign manufacturing and the future of drone warfare, with Innovaero’s Gregory Tunny
Episode 8: PODCAST: Contested logistics and Australia’s defence industry priorities at Land Forces 2026, with Amentum Australia’s Kim Katheklakis
Episode 7: PODCAST: Containerised solutions and human-in-the-loop systems at Land Forces 2026, with IAI’s Maxim Zemer
Episode 6: SPOTLIGHT: Lockheed Martin Australia’s priorities, leadership and life after service, with Jeremy King
Episode 5: THE PROGRESS REPORT: Leadership, mentorship and life at sea – Commander Melanie Lennard on 17 years in the Royal Australian Navy
Episode 4: PODCAST: Australia’s munitions manufacturing push at Land Forces 2026, with NIOA Group’s Robert Nioa
Episode 3: PODCAST: EOS showcases new interceptor and layered drone defence at Land Forces 2026, with Lee Kormany
Episode 2: CONTESTED GROUND: The information advantage – how AI is reshaping influence, competition and power