Total Marine Solutions Pty Ltd (TMS) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Ken Wyatt AM JP and Woomera Consultancy and Management Pty Ltd, reinforcing our commitment to Indigenous training and workforce development across Australia’s maritime, defence and heavy industry sectors.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in creating structured, meaningful pathways for Indigenous Australians to enter and thrive in high-demand industrial careers.
Mr Wyatt, a former Federal Member for Hasluck and Australia’s first Minister for Indigenous Australians, has long championed Indigenous skills development, employment, and economic participation. His leadership across health, education, and Aboriginal affairs reflects a deep and ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for Indigenous communities nationwide.
Through this collaboration, TMS will work closely with industry and community stakeholders to design and deliver:
Targeted, nationally recognised training programs
Skills aligned with shipbuilding, marine maintenance, and industrial operations
Employment pathways connected to opportunities within the Australian Marine Complex
Culturally respectful and community-informed training models
The Australian maritime and defence industries are experiencing strong growth, particularly within shipbuilding and marine engineering. This presents a unique opportunity to connect Indigenous talent with long-term, sustainable careers in these sectors.
TMS is committed to ensuring that training outcomes are:
Practical and industry-aligned
Delivered in collaboration with community leaders
Linked directly to real employment opportunities
Designed to strengthen local capability and workforce participation
By aligning training with genuine workforce demand, this initiative aims to support long-term economic participation and career progression for Indigenous Australians.
This partnership reflects a shared belief that sustainable change requires collaboration between:
Industry leaders
Indigenous community representatives
Government stakeholders
Education and training providers
Through structured training pathways and strong industry engagement, TMS seeks to contribute meaningfully to Australia’s broader goals of Indigenous employment, economic inclusion, and skills development.
Total Marine Solutions remains committed to building inclusive, industry-connected training programs that empower individuals and strengthen Australia’s industrial workforce.
This partnership is not just an announcement — it is a long-term commitment to creating opportunity, capability, and lasting impact within the maritime and heavy industry sectors.
For more information about our upcoming training programs or partnership initiatives, please contact the TMS team.