Consulting Services
Gunggandji Aerospace is Australia's only 100% Aboriginal-owned, DISP Level 1 Accredited aerospace and defence consultancy. We combine cleared technical capability, cultural authority, and commercial rigour to deliver sovereign capability outcomes for government and industry. Supply Nation Certified. B Corp Certified. High Security Clearance Capability.
Defence
Consulting
Airfield
Consulting
Aviation
Consulting
Space
Consulting
Global
Logistics
Project
Management
ORAT Change
Management
Indigenous Procurement Plans
Indigenous Procurement Plans
Gunggandji Aerospace is a Supply Nation certified, DISP-accredited Indigenous enterprise. Our IPP advisory comes from firsthand experience operating under the same obligations, not theory.
Strategic supplier diversity advice for Commonwealth agencies and prime contractors across the full IPP compliance spectrum, from mandatory set-asides to long-term supply chain development
Gap analysis of current procurement practices against IPP mandatory thresholds and prequalification requirements
Identification and qualification of Supply Nation certified suppliers relevant to your spend categories, drawing on GA's direct network
Development of Indigenous Engagement Plans and Supplier Diversity Strategies that build genuine commercial relationships, not just compliance documentation
Advisory support for prime contractors navigating IPP obligations under major Defence and government contracts
For Defence programme offices: specialist advice on First Nations engagement for sensitive and security-classified programmes, backed by cleared personnel
Defence Consulting
We deliver comprehensive consulting and technical advisory services across the defence, aviation, and space sectors. Our team brings firsthand military experience to every engagement, providing practical, high-impact solutions tailored to the demands of Defence and industry. Our capabilities include:
Workforce planning and management, developing strategies that optimise organisational structure, capability pipelines, and personnel performance across complex Defence environments.
Integration management, ensuring seamless coordination across functions, programmes, and stakeholders to keep complex projects aligned and on track.
Systems engineering, providing expert advisory on the development, integration, and management of complex Defence systems across their full lifecycle.
Strategic policy advisory, supporting government and industry clients to develop, review, and implement defence policy and strategy that drives real capability outcomes.
Acquisition and procurement, guiding clients through Defence acquisition frameworks and procurement processes to deliver value, compliance, and capability.
Logistics and sustainment, delivering practical consulting on supply chain optimisation, asset management, and sustainment planning to keep Defence capabilities ready and resilient.
Airfield Consulting
Our highly experienced aerodrome consultants possess deep expertise in managing and safeguarding flight operations in remote and regional Australian military locations and are guided by the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR 139).
Our capabilities have been instrumental in supporting the Armed Forces and commercial airports with:
Safety and quality management systems
Aerodrome management systems and operations
Critical stakeholder transformation engagement
Specialist project management for scoping, planning, implementation, and risk management, to overcome the technical complexities.
Aviation Consulting
Our aviation team brings deep military expertise across the full spectrum of aviation consulting. Our capabilities include:
Air traffic control, providing expert advisory on ATC system design, procedures, and operations.
Airspace management, delivering strategic consulting on the planning and integration of military airspace.
Aviation safety investigations, conducting thorough, independent investigations with actionable recommendations.
Human factors, analysing the interaction between personnel, systems, and environments to reduce risk and improve performance.
Active programme support across aviation initiatives, including SPARAS.
Delivering consulting solutions that are rigorous, practical, and built around the unique demands of aviation.
Space Consulting
Gunggandji Aerospace is Australia's only 100% Aboriginal-owned space consultancy. Our deep expertise spans the full breadth of space operations, including:
Ground-based military and civil infrastructure for space operations, encompassing the planning, design, and integration of ground station networks, command and control facilities, and supporting systems that underpin Australia's space capabilities.
Space domain awareness, providing expert advisory on the detection, tracking, and characterisation of objects and activities in orbit to safeguard Australia's space assets and inform national security decision-making.
Domestic space industry advisory, supporting government and industry partners to navigate policy, investment, and capability development pathways that strengthen Australia's position as a competitive and self-reliant space nation.
Sovereign space capability development, delivering strategic consulting to build enduring, homegrown capabilities that reduce reliance on foreign systems and ensure Australia can operate independently in the space domain.
We are committed to building a resilient, sovereign domestic space industry, tackling the challenges of today and shaping the opportunities of tomorrow.
Project Management
Gunggandji Aerospace's programme and project managers bring direct experience delivering complex, sensitive projects across domestic and international Defence and aviation programmes. We operate under robust frameworks, apply rigorous quality management, and bring specialist knowledge to technically demanding engagements. Our clients benefit from:
Diverse experience and specialist knowledge, enabling our team to anticipate challenges, adapt quickly, and deliver outcomes in high-stakes environments where others cannot.
Robust frameworks and comprehensive quality management, ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standard of compliance, rigour, and accountability.
A value-driven approach, focused on delivering exceptional results and measurable return on investment for every client and every engagement.
Global Logistics
With over 50 combined years of experience delivering Commonwealth programmes, our global logistics team provides tailored solutions for Defence and government clients. Our capabilities include:
Humanitarian response and emergency management, providing coordinated logistics support in response to crises and complex emergencies domestically and internationally.
Supply chain operations, managing end-to-end delivery to ensure resources reach the right place at the right time.
Estate management and operation services, maintaining operational readiness and optimising asset performance across Defence and government estates.
Integrated project solutions, coordinating people, processes, and resources across complex programmes to deliver outcomes on time and on budget.
Procurement support and management, guiding clients through planning, supplier engagement, and contract management to achieve value and compliance.
ORAT Change Management
ORAT (Operational Readiness & Airport Transfer) is your seamless solution for a smooth transition from construction to operation. We collaborate with project teams, airlines, and airport operators to ensure the successful deployment of airport facilities, systems, and functions.
The ORAT change management methodology is applicable across full aerodrome functional elements. It effectively addresses new systems and regulatory requirements, airspace management, and end-to-end operations of entire aerodromes and airports.
Our comprehensive ORAT services include:
Governance Frameworks: Establish a clear roadmap for successful airport operations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Proactive communication and management to exceed expectations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all stakeholders meet the latest regulations.
Training & Familiarisation: Develop & implement training to support your team with the knowledge and skills for a seamless transition.
Gunggandji Aerospace acknowledges the Custodians of the country throughout Australia, and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
We proudly honour the men and women of Australia's armed forces for their courage, service and sacrifice. Their commitment continues to inspire the pursuit of excellence in aerospace. Lest We Forget.