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Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has officially opened Raytheon Australia’s Centre for Collaboration in south-east Queensland, during an industry-only ceremony with company leadership and employees.
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The Centre for Collaboration, located in Cannon Hill, is expected to serve as a central hub for electronic warfare, air traffic management, ground-based air defence and integrated logistics projects between Defence and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The four-level, 7,800-square-metre facility features software integration laboratories, technical workshops, training rooms, integration spaces, and adaptable office accommodation. The facility will be a base for Brisbane-based employees, including an expanding graduate cohort, as well as for uniformed and Defence personnel.
The new hub also supplements a network of purpose-built, secure facilities including the Centre for Joint Integration in Adelaide, the Centre for Engineering in Sydney, and the Customer Engagement Centre in Canberra.
Raytheon Australia managing director Michael Ward said there has never been a more critical time for industry collaboration.
“With 25 years’ experience supporting Australia’s Defence ecosystem, we know how important it is for all parties to work together to support our national Defence,” he said.
“The Centre for Collaboration enables our highly skilled workforce to work side-by-side with the ADF and our local industry partners to deliver tailored, world-leading capability for those in uniform that suits their requirements and Australia’s unique conditions.
“It is these opportunities for collaboration that enable us to continue our work as a true capability partner for Australia’s Defence, as we play our part in protecting Australia’s national security.
“The centre will also allow us to support and grow Defence industry employment in the long-term, through the offering of professional development and early career investment for our world-class team.
“This investment will not only support upskilling our future workforce, but also give them unique experience working on some of the most exciting and complex programs in the country.”
The Centre for Collaboration will also actively support Raytheon Australia’s innovative Capability Plus program, providing pathways for SMEs to develop and enhance their capability to work with Defence.
“I am honoured to officially open this industry-funded facility, highlighting the importance of private sector collaboration in supporting our Defence industry ecosystem,” Minister Conroy said.
“This facility will support up to 400 jobs and strengthens the local defence industry in south-east Queensland.
“The Defence Industry Development Strategy identified the value of shared user hub facilities in helping defence industry businesses uplift their security and I am pleased Raytheon has taken the initiative to build this facility as a way of helping their industry partners to work in a secure environment.
“In today’s dynamic security landscape, industry collaboration is more critical than ever. This facility not only reflects Raytheon Australia’s commitment but also aligns with the broader national effort to ensure the ADF has access to cutting-edge capabilities tailored to our unique conditions.”
