About us

Serco Sodexo Defence Services (SSDS) is a dedicated prime contractor to the Australian Defence Organisation. We pride ourselves on service excellence to all our Defence clients through commitment to our Vision, Mission and Values.

SSDS is a joint venture company formed in 1993 between two global service support companies: Serco Group - an international service company that provides effective management of people, processes, technology and assets and Sodexo - a world class integrated facilities management and multi service organisation.

SSDS now has over 15 years experience providing facilities management support services to Defence. We have also placed consistently in the top 12 Defence contractors for the last eight years. As well as employing over 2800 Australians, SSDS engages hundreds of small business to assist with the provision of supplies and services. The Services menu on this website outlines a comprehensive list of these specialised services.

In addition to providing service excellence to our clients, at SSDS we aim to serve the most valuable asset – our people. The SSDS Employee Benefits Program aims to enhance the daily working lives of our people and help to provide an important work life balance. Our people also have the unique opportunity to work within the Defence environment, at over 52 locations throughout Australia. These locations range from Darwin in the north to the national capital, Canberra, in the south. For more information about working with SSDS in a range of exciting and interesting roles, visit the dedicated Jobs website.

SSDS' mission statement extends to the wider community, actively supporting local and Defence communities through sporting sponsorships, donations and fundraising. This commitment continues with Corporate and Social Responsibility strategies encompassing specialised recruitment, training and development programs, innovative environmental management and heritage and cultural protection.