Indigenous Supplier Development Program


Develop your peer network and create a tender-ready portfolio to win business in the NSW construction and infrastructure sectors.



This three month part-time program will give you the communication, strategic and leadership skills required to take your business to the next level. Featuring in-person and online learning delivery, this program has been co-designed with busy business owners and entrepreneurs in mind. Developing your capabilities and techniques to win more business, you will be supported on this journey by your new professional network of peers and industry leaders.





This program is proudly presented in partnership with the University of Sydney Business School.

Program Details:



Delivery Format: Includes four in-person classroom sessions plus additional online learning modules and materials.

Upcoming Cohort Intakes:

Dates/Times: In-person sessions run 8:30am to 5:00pm. Enquire now for next cohort!

Who Should Attend:



This program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners, employees and entrepreneurs who:

  • operate in the NSW construction and infrastructure sectors,
  • are looking to build the capability of their business to be “tender-ready”, and
  • own, operate, are employed by, or developing an “Aboriginal business” or “Indigenous Enterprise” as defined within the Aboriginal Procurement Policy (NSW) and Indigenous Procurement Policy (Cth).


Key Benefits:



Presented by the University of Sydney and the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc., participants can expect to:

  • Learn from academic experts and industry professionals
  • Build a valuable network of industry peers
  • Take away a comprehensive portfolio of business resources and a tender-ready RFT, developed for your unique business
  • Receive a digital badge of completion from the University of Sydney to share on your LinkedIn profile


Program Experience:



A highly focussed and practical course, including interactive workshops, independent online study plus guest speakers sharing their personal journeys and lived experiences.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • Identifying and communicating your business narrative
  • Designing a sustainable strategy for business growth
  • Developing frameworks for your core business functions, including risk and governance

Your learning will culminate in the creation and presentation of an RFT to an industry procurement panel.



Applications:



Applications for our next Cohort are open now.

Please apply using the form below:


This program is proudly sponsored by:



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