Defence
and National Security
We are Defence ready
RD Consulting has worked with Defence for more than ten years. We know the systems, the security requirements and the lingo.
Our work spans Department of Defence, Joint, Army, Navy and Air Force, covering everything from capability communication strategy and implementation, change management to event delivery, bespoke training and videos.
Small, sovereign & security cleared
We’re a certified Small to Medium Enterprise with genuine sovereign capability, meaning your Defence dollars stay local and support Australian jobs.
Our Work
Honouring 120-years of service through visual storytelling
We we’re trusted by Army to create a short video to respectfully acknowledge this moment, preserving the legacy of the past, recognising what it means to serve today and inspiring a new generation of service.
Simplifying complex Defence capability processes through edgy animation
Policy is typically dry, detailed and lengthy. To ensure capability managers could quickly understand the changes, we needed to help our client deliver engaging bite-sized content without diluting accuracy.
Facilitating two-way engagement through a live-stream webinar series for the Australian Defence Force
As the Military Personnel Division (MPD) introduced new policies, processes, and systems to an ADF workforce of 80,000 people, one-way communication wasn’t enough.
Driving digital adoption through strategic change communication
As the Military Personnel Division (MPD) introduced new policies, processes, and systems to an ADF workforce of 80,000 people, one-way communication wasn’t enough.
Creating a visual identity for a new Division within the Department of Defence
When the Military Personnel Division (MPD) was established in July 2023, it brought all human resources functions across Navy, Army and Air Force together under one roof for the first time. It was a landmark change, and it needed to look like one.
Six branches. One new Division. No single source of truth.
When the Military Personnel Division (MPD) was established in July 2023 bringing Navy, Army, Air Force and enabling support HR branches together under one Division, its intranet didn’t reflect the change.
Providing strategic communication for a major Defence workforce transformation
When Military Personnel Division (MPD) was established, it undertook a major workforce transformation overhauling systems, processes and policies simultaneously, across four service cultures and an intergenerational ADF workforce the internal team needed two things from the outset: a robust communications strategy and the surge capacity to deliver it.
Simplifying complex processes into content the workforce can understand
The Military Personnel Division (MPD) manages complex career management processes for Australia’s entire ADF workforce. As those processes changed and evolved, the Division faced a persistent challenge: how do you help thousands of sailors, soldiers, and aviators and their commanders genuinely understand multi-step, policy-heavy processes without relying on the lengthy documents?
Simplifying complex processes with animated videos
Australian Defence Force personnel needed a clear and engaging way to communicate new human resources processes to a diverse, multigenerational workforce. These processes were often complex, involved multiple stakeholders and were prone to misunderstandings.
ADM 30 Under 30 Finalist
We’re proud to announce that Madeline Bonfini has been named a finalist in the Australian Defence Magazine 30 Under 30 Awards! This recognition reflects the outstanding achievements of the team who worked on the Military Personnel Division (MPD) project, led by...
Pioneering a leading podcast for Defence
We helped our client to lead industry conversations and reach new audiences through the creation of a podcast that is now achieving results in the top 25% globally.
Showcasing the potential of emerging technology through video storytelling
Our client was conducting live demonstrations and scenarios of new and emerging technologies. Our challenge was to develop a video product that captured the live demonstration and told the story of the potential of the technology to a broad audience. We coordinated the video capture of three important client projects, working closely with multiple stakeholders, within stringent safety guidelines, to create genuinely impactful media.
How to work with us
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RD sits on the Creative and Digital Communication Panel, the MAS Panel and the DSS Panel, and we’re listed on BuyICT and JOSCAR-AU registered.