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Keane's response to the Defence Workforce Plan
On 5 November, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, the Hon. Richard Marles MP, and the Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon. Matt Keogh MP, released the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan. To see Keane's response to the Plan, including where we see shortcomings, positive direction and potential impacts to the contracting market, please follow the PDF below:
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Stand out in the crowd
Are you a professional in need of an Australian Government Security Clearance to secure a job in the Defence Industry?
If you are an Australian citizen our Security Clearance Service at Keane Consulting can help you. We provide a valuable service sponsoring candidates to gain a Baseline or NV1 clearance or re-activate an existing clearance. The vetting process will take some time and there is a cost, however, we know holding a clearance: ✨Stands you out from the crowd ✨Opens doors to professional, high-impact roles ✨Increases your marketability, salary and job security ✨You will be contributing to the defence of Australia Reach out to one of our experienced Security Officers who will provide you with everything you need to know. Email [email protected] and one of our Security Officers will be in touch. |
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Defence's Digital Engineering Strategy
DEFENCE’S DIGITAL ENGINEERING STRATEGY - WHO, WHEN, HOW? Keane’s take on the issues Defence faces in meeting the strategy – what is the long-term plan to support those people (our youth) who in turn, and in time, will support Defence?
For more information, please download the PDF below:
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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up, let's carry forward the lessons learned! Together, we've explored the importance of online safety and protecting our digital lives. Remember, staying vigilant and informed is key year-round. Keep those passwords strong and your data secure!
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Security Services at Keane - 2024
Introducing our Security Clearance Service at Keane.
Are you aiming to advance your career in Government, Defence, or Intelligence sectors? Securing the right credentials can be the key to unlocking extraordinary career paths in today's competitive job market and the Government tendering process. |
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Keane response to the National Defence Strategy & Integrated Investment Plan (IPP) - 2024
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Defence Strategic Review - 2023
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Canberra Sundowners Rotary
Keane Consulting are very proud to once again support the great work that the Canberra Sundowners Rotary group are doing to support the broader international community. We help pack and supply Clean Birth Kits to pregnant women living in rural communities around the world. |
Keane Consulting NextGen 2023 Prize Winner
Wincate Otieka’s full, amazing and inspirational story, is below.
Winner of the Keane Consulting Next Gen ICT Prize for 2023
Wincate Otieka’s full, amazing and inspirational story, is below.
Winner of the Keane Consulting Next Gen ICT Prize for 2023
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Keane Consulting APSCo
Keane being nominated for a finalist spot for 'Best Performance at APSCo
Keane being nominated for a finalist spot for 'Best Performance at APSCo
Keane Consulting Team Expanding
At Keane we are proud to welcome 6 new team members which are; Bailey Low, Larnie Whalen, Mitch Edwards, Kassandra Chapman, Steve Peak and Bryce Keane.
At Keane we are proud to welcome 6 new team members which are; Bailey Low, Larnie Whalen, Mitch Edwards, Kassandra Chapman, Steve Peak and Bryce Keane.
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Legacy Scootaville
Legacy Brisbane, who support the families of veterans who have lost their lives or health as a result of their service. 40 people will set off from RAAF Base Amberley near Brisbane on 50cc-scooters for the 2,100-kilometre trip to RAAF Base Townsville. Please visit their page! #scootaville https://scootaville2022.gofundraise.com.au/page/NeilsScootavillepage |
Keane Consulting celebrating Red Nose Day
Happy Red Nose Day, from the Keane Consulting Family! Please help us raise awareness. #rednoseday #getsillyforaseriouscause @rednoseaustralia
Happy Red Nose Day, from the Keane Consulting Family! Please help us raise awareness. #rednoseday #getsillyforaseriouscause @rednoseaustralia
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Luella Phillips University Project
Luella Phillips demonstrating her impressive skills and showing us why she was our recipient for the Keane Consulting NextGen ICT Prize for 2022. If you’re interested in being the next to receive this amazing opportunity, the 2023 applications open this coming August. |
Keane Consulting community involvement
Letter of appreciation from Canberra Sundowners Rotary Club. Recognising the hard work of all Keane Consulting members.
If you're interested in helping your community, visit their website https://rotaryclubofcanberrasundowners.com.au/
Letter of appreciation from Canberra Sundowners Rotary Club. Recognising the hard work of all Keane Consulting members.
If you're interested in helping your community, visit their website https://rotaryclubofcanberrasundowners.com.au/
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APSCo Emerge 2022
Our directors getting fully informed about industry trends and better ways to serve our contractors at @apsco__org Emerge 2022 |
16 March 2021
Our very own Owen Keane Won!!
Owen Keane has been named 'Champion of Change' by WIC! We couldn't be prouder of our founder living our values and leading by example! Congratulations Owen!!
Our very own Owen Keane Won!!
Owen Keane has been named 'Champion of Change' by WIC! We couldn't be prouder of our founder living our values and leading by example! Congratulations Owen!!
8 March 2021
Keane's very own champion has been nominated for WIC's Champion of Change!!
Keane Consulting are very proud of our founder and MD, Owen Keane. Owen is a staunch advocate of equality and diversity and a strong supporter of developing women in ICT. To be nominated by @WIC a Champion of Change Award is a great honour! It is also recognition of his drive and commitment: from our soon to be announced Next Gen ICT award for young women studying ICT (more to follow!) to the TVAFC Female Development Partner to helping pack clean birthing kits for others in impoverished countries.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/women-in-information-and-communications-wic_wic-womeninict-internationalwomensday-activity-6906735311422918656-nZtB
Keane's very own champion has been nominated for WIC's Champion of Change!!
Keane Consulting are very proud of our founder and MD, Owen Keane. Owen is a staunch advocate of equality and diversity and a strong supporter of developing women in ICT. To be nominated by @WIC a Champion of Change Award is a great honour! It is also recognition of his drive and commitment: from our soon to be announced Next Gen ICT award for young women studying ICT (more to follow!) to the TVAFC Female Development Partner to helping pack clean birthing kits for others in impoverished countries.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/women-in-information-and-communications-wic_wic-womeninict-internationalwomensday-activity-6906735311422918656-nZtB
12 October 2021
Keane Consulting has been announced as a finalist in the APSCo Australia "Awards for Excellence"
As a company that punches well above its weight, being selected as a finalist (for the second year in a row) in the category of "Performance: teams of 1-10" is a wonderful validation and verification of our business. We are extremely proud of our team and the difference and impact we make to our clients, contractors and community.
Keane Consulting has been announced as a finalist in the APSCo Australia "Awards for Excellence"
As a company that punches well above its weight, being selected as a finalist (for the second year in a row) in the category of "Performance: teams of 1-10" is a wonderful validation and verification of our business. We are extremely proud of our team and the difference and impact we make to our clients, contractors and community.
17 August 2021
Keane Consulting has exciting opportunities coming up for potential TSPV sponsorship!
There is an upcoming opportunity for Keane to submit several candidates into Defence for various contracting roles where TSPV clearances will be sponsored via the "TSS Panel".
Places are limited and Defence do not offer TSPV sponsorship opportunities very often – so make sure you reach out today! Contact one of our team or email [email protected]
Keane Consulting has exciting opportunities coming up for potential TSPV sponsorship!
There is an upcoming opportunity for Keane to submit several candidates into Defence for various contracting roles where TSPV clearances will be sponsored via the "TSS Panel".
Places are limited and Defence do not offer TSPV sponsorship opportunities very often – so make sure you reach out today! Contact one of our team or email [email protected]
6 August 2021
Keane Consulting and Defence Bank launch a new corporate partnership (too!)
Following on from our announcement on the 4th of August (see below) Keane Consulting are now also really excited to launch a partnership with Defence Bank. This further adds value to our staff and contractors enabling access to the benefits provided by a bank which is member-focussed and does not exist to make profit for shareholders.
Keane Consulting and Defence Bank launch a new corporate partnership (too!)
Following on from our announcement on the 4th of August (see below) Keane Consulting are now also really excited to launch a partnership with Defence Bank. This further adds value to our staff and contractors enabling access to the benefits provided by a bank which is member-focussed and does not exist to make profit for shareholders.
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4 August 2021
Keane Consulting and Navy Health launch a new corporate partnership
Providing added value to Keane Consulting staff and contractors this partnership enables access to the benefits provided by this member focussed, not-for-profit health fund.
Keane Consulting and Navy Health launch a new corporate partnership
Providing added value to Keane Consulting staff and contractors this partnership enables access to the benefits provided by this member focussed, not-for-profit health fund.
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9 April 2021
Amanda celebrates five years with Keane Consulting! We were so happy to celebrate our first employee today. Amanda's amazing attention to contractors, her people focus, and her openness and honesty are what has led to so many referrals and seen the company grow. We asked some of our contractors to let us know what she has meant to them - and received so many lovely responses we can only show a small extract of them! . |
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28 March 2021
Keane Consulting Christmas party Keane Consulting hosting our (belated) Contractor Christmas Party - hosting many of our contractors, suppliers and partners and their families to an afternoon at the movies. Peter Rabbit 2 was enjoyed by all, and so where the lucky door prizes, cheese platters, drinks, cupcakes, popcorn and icecreams! |
16 March 2021
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is sponsoring a Girls Programming Network (GPN) event to be held on Sunday 21st March.
GPN is a workshop series aimed at girls in year 4-12. The GPN network is a community of women and girls interested in computer science, programming and information technology. Workshops are run by GPN tutors - local women studying or working in IT industry, academia and government. Workshops are topic based and tutors tech the girls how to solve fun programming projects.
Workshops are free and no coding experience is necessary.
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is sponsoring a Girls Programming Network (GPN) event to be held on Sunday 21st March.
GPN is a workshop series aimed at girls in year 4-12. The GPN network is a community of women and girls interested in computer science, programming and information technology. Workshops are run by GPN tutors - local women studying or working in IT industry, academia and government. Workshops are topic based and tutors tech the girls how to solve fun programming projects.
Workshops are free and no coding experience is necessary.
18 November 2020
The history and power of "but."
The challenge to evolve your thinking to enable communication which is more inducive to co-creation, collaboration, open mindedness and opportunity.
Check out: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/evolve-your-thinking-sean-wood
The history and power of "but."
The challenge to evolve your thinking to enable communication which is more inducive to co-creation, collaboration, open mindedness and opportunity.
Check out: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/evolve-your-thinking-sean-wood
14 October 2020
Keane inducted as Corporate Member of the Canberra Sundowners Rotary Club.
We are really proud to be a Corporate Member this wonderful organisation, perfectly aligned with our ethos of supporting our local community and especially the impoverished and vulnerable.
https://rotaryclubofcanberrasunrise.org.au/sitepage/sundowners/community-service-activities?fbclid=IwAR0CYX5xXIdF1o-DS4yzVYFRPLRY4z1qiXuymF2-aeHxfsK202pXlUBP5M4
Keane inducted as Corporate Member of the Canberra Sundowners Rotary Club.
We are really proud to be a Corporate Member this wonderful organisation, perfectly aligned with our ethos of supporting our local community and especially the impoverished and vulnerable.
https://rotaryclubofcanberrasunrise.org.au/sitepage/sundowners/community-service-activities?fbclid=IwAR0CYX5xXIdF1o-DS4yzVYFRPLRY4z1qiXuymF2-aeHxfsK202pXlUBP5M4
21 September 2020
Article: Harnessing employee activism through HEX
What is the Holistic Employee Experience?
What is employee activism?
How do we harness, enable and encourage employee activism?
How do we mitigate negative employee activism?
Have a look at Sean Wood's article on the subject here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/harnessing-employee-activism-via-hex-sean-wood/?trackingId=ljiph6CETrL%2Bsi2Ol030kg%3D%3D
Article: Harnessing employee activism through HEX
What is the Holistic Employee Experience?
What is employee activism?
How do we harness, enable and encourage employee activism?
How do we mitigate negative employee activism?
Have a look at Sean Wood's article on the subject here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/harnessing-employee-activism-via-hex-sean-wood/?trackingId=ljiph6CETrL%2Bsi2Ol030kg%3D%3D
8 August 2020
End of Financial Year celebration!
The Keane team celebrated End of Financial Year recently. It is always important to make time to appreciate and be grateful for wonderful colleagues; awesome clients; great channel partners; and sponsorship partners making a difference. Keane Consulting has been extremely fortunate, especially in 2020 with the world going through such a crucial change, to have been able to help and support many people in our industry and beyond...and we are committed to doing so to the best of our ability in the future.
End of Financial Year celebration!
The Keane team celebrated End of Financial Year recently. It is always important to make time to appreciate and be grateful for wonderful colleagues; awesome clients; great channel partners; and sponsorship partners making a difference. Keane Consulting has been extremely fortunate, especially in 2020 with the world going through such a crucial change, to have been able to help and support many people in our industry and beyond...and we are committed to doing so to the best of our ability in the future.
1 July 2020
Welcome Kylie Wood
Kylie Wood joins Keane Consulting as a Recruitment Consultant. As our business has rapidly grown we have maintained our commitment to continuing to provide great service; added value; responsiveness; openness and transparency; and delivery beyond expectation. We are thrilled to have Kylie join our wonderful team and cannot wait to experience her positive impact.
Welcome Kylie Wood
Kylie Wood joins Keane Consulting as a Recruitment Consultant. As our business has rapidly grown we have maintained our commitment to continuing to provide great service; added value; responsiveness; openness and transparency; and delivery beyond expectation. We are thrilled to have Kylie join our wonderful team and cannot wait to experience her positive impact.
Article: sustain the change: the drivers exist, it is now up to us
Keane Consulting prides itself on being "lithe" in the context of having a small footprint on the environment and being flexible. Although these current times are difficult for all, they have created a driver for change which, potentially, the APS Review supports. This article discusses those drivers and challenges the workforce to continue on the path we have been forced to navigate.
Keane Consulting prides itself on being "lithe" in the context of having a small footprint on the environment and being flexible. Although these current times are difficult for all, they have created a driver for change which, potentially, the APS Review supports. This article discusses those drivers and challenges the workforce to continue on the path we have been forced to navigate.
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Article: what to look for in a contracting recruiter and payroll company
If you are considering a transition into the world of contracting; here is what you need to know, and what you should ask, when considering a contracting recruiter and a payroll company
If you are considering a transition into the world of contracting; here is what you need to know, and what you should ask, when considering a contracting recruiter and a payroll company
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Article: why would you become a contractor, and why not?
Sean recently published an article on the Keane Consulting LinkedIn page on the pros and cons of contracting into the Australian Government. We would welcome the perspectives of existing contractors as this article is aimed at those considering a transition into contracting roles.
Sean recently published an article on the Keane Consulting LinkedIn page on the pros and cons of contracting into the Australian Government. We would welcome the perspectives of existing contractors as this article is aimed at those considering a transition into contracting roles.
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Introducing our new COO
Sean Wood joined the team at Keane Consulting at the end of 2019 and plans to improve and enhance our business. We have big plans for the years ahead and Sean will be instrumental in the delivery and success of our plans.
Find Sean and the team on LinkedIn.
Sean Wood joined the team at Keane Consulting at the end of 2019 and plans to improve and enhance our business. We have big plans for the years ahead and Sean will be instrumental in the delivery and success of our plans.
Find Sean and the team on LinkedIn.