The Defence and Space Landing Pad is a one-stop-shop that supports the relocation of international companies to
South Australia – The Defence State.
The Defence and Space Landing Pad provides relocating companies with affordable, short-term office facilities and relationship building opportunities at Lot Fourteen, an exciting innovation hub in the middle of Adelaide’s central business district.
Consistently voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Adelaide combines competitive business costs and an exceptional quality of life, with world-class defence and space industries.
Support and Advice
Companies in the Defence and Space Landing Pad have the opportunity to tap into a range of government support programs and a network of industry consultants.
The Defence SA team can assist companies to establish offices, research and manufacturing facilities in South Australia’s key defence and innovation precincts. These include Osborne Naval Shipyard, Mawson Lakes’ Technology Park, Tonsley Innovation Precinct, Edinburgh Defence Precinct, as well as Lot Fourteen.
Companies also have access to South Australia’s peak business advocacy body, Business SA. Offering a range of services, advice and training, Business SA works to ensure the broader economic environment is conducive to successful business, and helps businesses reach their full potential, including in export markets.
Access to Defence and Space Connections
The Defence and Space Landing Pad provides international companies with immediate connection to the co-located Defence Teaming Centre (DTC). This is a nationally focused member organisation helping Australian industry to increase capability and competitiveness in global defence markets.
Lot Fourteen incorporates the Space Innovation Precinct, which is home to the Australian Space Agency, Mission Control and Space Discovery Centre, the SmartSat CRC (cooperative research centre), Australian Institute for Machine Learning, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre as well as a growing number of space companies and organisations.
Access to Support Services
The Defence and Space Landing Pad has appointed a panel of accredited local professional service businesses to assist international companies with their relocation and business development plans.
These include specialists in:
- Real estate and property
- Professional migration and relocation assistance
- Banking and finance
- Taxation
- Accounting and business advisory
- Corporate governance and regulation
- Legal
- Logistics
- Branding, marketing and communication
- Manpower and executive recruitment
These companies provide on-site, pro bono introductory counsel and advice about the Australian business environment and the Adelaide defence sector.
Companies that are strongly interested in establishing a presence at the Landing Pad are welcome to access these service businesses at any time prior to lodging an application for the Landing Pad.
Adelaide Relocations
Adelaide Relocations partners with start-ups, businesses, government agencies and education providers who are bringing staff from interstate and overseas to Adelaide.
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Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the Australian Government’s principal revenue collection agency.
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Bentleys SA
Bentleys SA is a contemporary and insightful advisory and professional services firm that has been supporting the growth and development of aspirational businesses and entrepreneurial people for the past 40 years.
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Broadway Property
Broadway Property is an independent boutique corporate and commercial property advisory firm with extensive real estate market knowledge, experience and relationships.
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CBRE
CBRE is a globally integrated commercial property company that offers a broad range of services.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is Australia’s leading provider of integrated financial services, including retail, premium, business and institutional banking.
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Customs Agency Services
Adelaide Relocations partners with start-ups, businesses, government agencies and education providers who are bringing staff from interstate and overseas to Adelaide.
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EY
EY has a dedicated national defence practice with a strong understanding of both industry and government.
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Finlaysons
Finlaysons provides legal services across Australia’s defence industry, especially in South Australia and the Northern Territory where its offices are based.
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Fuller Brand Communication
FULLER Brand Communication helps businesses grow, using an integrated mix of strategy, creative design, public relations and journalism, web development, digital marketing and distribution, advertising and video/photographic content creation.
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Hughes Public Relations
Hughes is a long-established South Australian communications consultancy with unique experience across the defence sector, and is differentiated by its strategic, business-focused approach.
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Migration Solutions
Migration Solutions is a full-service migration consultancy, advising corporate, government, business employers and individuals about their immigration needs.
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Monkeystack
In the digital world of screens – TVs, computers, projections, smart phones, tablets and in Virtual and Augmented Reality – companies need to effectively tell their stories to engage audiences in a memorable way.
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redbikini
redbikini is a marketing and production agency that works with clients from the strategic planning and creative ideation stage, through to production and execution.
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Who should apply?
The Landing Pad is open to well-established overseas defence and space companies that are looking to expand into Australia and capitalise on upcoming projects centred in South Australia. The Landing Pad targets companies interested in:
- establishing business operations in South Australia
- connecting with new supply chain partners
- exploring acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Apply Now
Applications will be assessed on a competitive, merit-based process. As the Landing Pad is not rounds-based, applications can be submitted at any time.
If you would like to apply or require further information, please complete the contact form here. Alternatively, you can direct queries to Ilona Horan, Director Projects, Infrastructure and Investment, Defence SA ilona.horan@defencesa.com or Tel: +61 8 8463 7153.
