Who we are

Global Defence Solutions (GDS) is a trusted sovereign provider of bespoke deployable force infrastructure solutions to the Australian Defence Force, emergency services and international disaster relief. We provide quality turnkey capability that is field-proven and fit for purpose.

What We Believe

Our Vision

We see a world where the safety and wellbeing of others is a priority and continually improved through innovation and meaningful solutions.

Our Purpose

At the heart of everything we do, we exist to create solutions to keep everyone safe.

Our Mission

Through our team’s agility and efficiency, each and every day, we create and deliver solutions to achieve our purpose.

Our People

Jeromy Bendall

General Manager
Global Defence Solutions

Phil Guy

Managing Director
Alkath Group

Meet the team

Where we've come from

Founded in 1998 by Laurie and Phil who met X doing X with the mission to X.

Supporting Communities

Veteran initiatives

We recognise the value and unique experience of our veterans and actively offer employment opportunities for those who have served our country.

Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to environmental sustainability in how we operate our business, and we hold ourselves accountable to clear and measurable objectives.

Regional Youth Career Opportunities

We support and work with a range of local organisations who actively promote regional youth career opportunities in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra.

Skills for the Future

We invest in our people and support them with care, compassion and continuous opportunities to learn, grow their skills and advance their careers.

Awards, Groups and Accreditations

Careers

Join the Adventure

At Alkath Group, we thrive on adventure! We offer a vast range of career opportunities to a diverse range of professionals and backgrounds. We recognise each journey is unique and we strive to support the career path of each of our employees.

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Mellori Solutions provides a creative and stimulating work environment. I particularly like the wide variety of projects that we are involved in and the different opportunities available within the company to grow and learn.

Adel Swanepoel

Mellori | Team Lead & Engineer

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Global Defence Solutions always has interesting career opportunities as well as complex and intricate work involving all things textiles. From designing, to manufacturing, to painting, there’s never a dull moment.

Laura Webster

Global Defence Solutions | Textiles Machinist

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Working at GDS is great because of the diversity of projects that come to us, and the freedom of problem-solving each person can bring to the table. I’m currently completing my electrical apprenticeship and am grateful for all the support I’ve received with my professional development. GDS is not your average workplace!

Cameron Pedersen

Global Defence Solutions | Apprentice Electrical Technician

Contact

Get in touch

Locations

Head office
11 Bellevue St, South Nowra
NSW 2541 Australia

1/61-63 Bellevue St, Toowoomba
QLD 4350 Australia

Innovation House 1 First Avenue, Mawson Lakes
SA 5095 Australia

Unit 1, 7-19 Gliderway Street, Bundamba
QLD 4304 Australia

Phone

+61 2 4423 7959

info@alkath.group

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