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The firms have committed to working collaboratively to advance sovereign industrial capability through the delivery of job opportunities to veterans and the Indigenous community.
Team Downer and JLB-Yaran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at supporting the ongoing delivery of sovereign capability to Defence.
The MOU, signed at Land Forces 2021 and witnessed by Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price, also aims to promote employment opportunities for veterans and the Indigenous community.
“The MoU with JLB-Yaran represents a mutual commitment to supporting the development of the next generation of Indigenous defence industry talent,” Team Downer general manager Chris Lovejoy said.
“Some of the ways that we plan to do this is through the development of an Indigenous graduate program, and by assisting with veteran transitions from the services to industry.”
JLB-Yaran managing director Brendan Dumbrell reflected on the success of the company’s Indigenous Development and Employment Program (IDEP).
“JLB-Yaran originally developed the IDEP to address the lack of Indigenous participation in defence industry but it offers so much more,” he said.
“The IDEP is a way for larger companies to engage Indigenous businesses and create meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for First Nations people in the broader Defence sector.”
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