Department of Defence
Federal GovernmentFederal defence department. ERP system blew out from $1.5B to $3.5B (IBM/SAP).
Outsourcing Vendors
9
Total Contracts
85
Work Performed In
Defence ERP managed by IBM with SAP platform. $3.5B and counting. ANAO found Defence was leaving ERP decisions to contractors. IBM bill alone $575M.
In Plain English
- Department of Defence has 9 outsourcing vendor relationships recorded on AusTender.
- Leidos — on panel (AusTender 2007-2025).
- Accenture — on panel (AusTender 2007-2025).
- Serco — on panel (AusTender 2007-2025).
- Infosys — 77 contracts (AusTender 2007-2025).
- IBM — on panel (AusTender 2007-2025).
- KPMG — on panel (AusTender 2007-2025).
- Deloitte — on panel (AusTender 2007-2025).
- DXC Technology — on panel (AusTender 2007-2025).
- IBM
- 6,000 Australian jobs have been cut.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Layoff Events
| Date | Headcount | Location | Department | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2015 | 6,000 | Australia | technology | Defence: 6,000 upper-level jobs at risk. Has cut workforce by 17% (~3,000 workers) since 2012. Technology and science experts heavily impacted. |
Consultancy Engagements
| Vendor | Type | Contract Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leidos | Managed Services | On panel | Confirmed |
| Accenture | Consulting | On panel | Confirmed |
| Serco | Managed Services | On panel | Confirmed |
| Infosys | Managed Services | 77 contracts | Confirmed |
| IBM | Managed Services | On panel | Confirmed |
| KPMG | Managed Services | On panel | Confirmed |
| Deloitte | Managed Services | On panel | Confirmed |
| DXC Technology | Managed Services | On panel | Confirmed |
| IBM | Managed Services | — Defence ERP (SAP). Original $1.5B, now $3.5B. IBM bill alone $575M. Due 2025, pushed to 2030. ANAO found conflicts of interest. | Confirmed |
What Public Sources Say
All information below is sourced from publicly available documents and reporting. Excerpts are direct quotes. Click source links to verify.
“All Commonwealth Government contracts over $10,000 published on AusTender since 1 July 2007.”
“Leidos provides managed IT services and infrastructure for the Australian Department of Defence.”
“Service NSW has used major IT outsourcing vendors including Infosys for its digital transformation and contact centre operations.”
“Defence: 6,000 upper-level jobs at risk. Has cut workforce by 17% (~3,000 workers) since 2012. Technology and science experts heavily impacted.”
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