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The defence environment is changing. New challenges emerge daily and the threats are dynamic and ever evolving. Operations are carried out with increasing global interaction where systems are critical, facilities essential and equipment reliability vital.

GHD has long-standing relationships with clients in the global defence sector, and has delivered various services, including capital works programming, for many decades.

In Australia, GHD is a preferred supplier to the Department of Defence through qualified consultant panels and Standing Offer agreements. Our specialists can assist with a wide variety of tasks from concept, through development and design to project delivery and through life support.

We are also developing business opportunities in New Zealand, Malaysia and the Middle East, and are broadening our offerings in areas such as defence capital equipment procurement and training.

OUR SERVICES

  • Strategic, project and procurement management
  • Maintenance engineering analysis
  • Specialist ILS services
  • Technical writing and publications
  • Specialist engineering services
  • Blast resistant design and weapons storage
  • Air, land and maritime forces facilities
  • Structured communications systems
  • Master, airfield and explosive ordnance planning
  • Contaminated sites including nuclear, radiological, UXO and hazardous materials
  • Security systems and structures
  • Risk management and assessment

 

RECENT PROJECTS

  • HMAS Stirling, Western Australia
  • HMAS Cairns Queensland
  • RAAF Tindal, Scherger and Townsville
  • Australian Department of Defence
  • Australian Department of Transport & Regional Services
  • Australian Army Aviation Centre, Oakley
  • New Zealand Army

For further information, contact:

Robert Knott
Tel: +61 2 6113 3200
Email: Robert Knott

Joint Operational Command Centre

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The Headquarters Joint Operational Command (HQJOC) project is a signature project for the Department of Defence. It is both its first public-private-partnership project and the nerve centre for a new way of doing business, the Joint Operations Command.

GHD’s project management and technical adviser roles have ensured that Defence will be provided with a new facility that meets environmental objectives and is a state-of-the-art command and control centre.

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Robert Knott

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Robert Knott is the Operating Centre Manager for GHD's Canberra operations, responsible for business in the ACT. Formerly based in Brisbane, Robert has an extensive background in the leadership of significant building projects and national programs for clients in the defence, science, health, education, commercial and telecommunications sectors. His successful management and coordination of multi-disciplinary consultancy and construction teams, and liaison with local authorities, property owners and tenant user groups, have maximised project acceptance and approval by all stakeholders.

Robert is also a Director of GHD. His drive for innovation and excellence in project delivery, together with his passion for mutually-beneficial customer relationships facilitates successful project outcomes.

Position: Operating Centre Manager, Canberra
Tel: +61 2 6113 3200

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