Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today announced
the appointment of George Frazis as Chair of the
Industry Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment, an
initiative of the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment
Program.
Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG, has accepted the invitation to take on the
role of Deputy Chair of the Committee.
Launched by the Prime Minister in November, the
program aims to encourage industry to recognise and
appreciate the unique skills and valuable experience
that members of the Australian Defence Force can bring
to the workplace.
“The Committee will provide advice on practical
measures for Australian businesses to use when
recruiting veterans,” Mr Tehan said.
“As a former engineer in the Royal Australian Air
Force with a highly successful career in the banking
sector, including in his current role as Chief Executive
of the Consumer Bank Division of Westpac Group, Mr
Frazis is an ideal person to Chair the Committee and
will bring relevant experience and strong leadership.
“Mr Roberts‑Smith has successfully transitioned from
a distinguished career in the Army into the civilian
workforce as the General Manager of Seven Brisbane and
Regional Queensland. He is an excellent role model who
is Deputy Chair of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council
on Veterans’ Mental Health.”
The committee membership will comprise
representatives of the following organisations:
 | Allied Express Transport |
| Australia Post |
| Clayton Utz |
| CSC Australia Pty Ltd |
| J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA (Sydney Branch) |
| A small business representative |
| Raytheon Australia |
| Saab Australia Pty Ltd |
| Serco Australia Pty Ltd |
| Westpac Banking Corporation.
|
| Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
The inaugural meeting of the Industry Advisory
Committee on Veterans’ Employment is scheduled for later
this month.
