The
Turnbull Government will ensure all Australian Defence
Force Personnel (ADF) are ready for the opportunities of
post-service life.
Getting a good job, launching a new career is essential
to ensuring our veterans make the most successful
transition from the ADF. Our ADF personnel leave the
military with unique skills and can make valuable
contributions to business. It is in everyone’s interests
to recognise the talents of our veterans and encourage
the private sector to take advantage of that expertise.
The private sector is best placed to develop strategies
to recognise the skills of our veterans during the
recruitment stage and to retain them in employment.
Today the Government announced the formation of an
Industry Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment of
leading Australian business people that will consider
how to mentor ADF personnel and translate ADF skills for
the private sector. All participating businesses will be
given the title ‘Veteran Employment Ambassador’.
The excellent work done by small, medium and large
businesses employing veterans will be recognised at an
annual Prime Minister’s Veterans Employment Annual
Awards. The criteria for the awards will be developed in
consultation with the Industry Advisory Committee.
Businesses will be encouraged to partner with a local
Ex-Service Organisation, such as the RSL and Soldier On,
to develop strategies for driving veterans’ employment
through an Ex-Service Organisation Industry Partnership
Register.
The Government will help our ADF personnel by improving
the transition from the Defence force into their
post-service careers. All personnel will have
appropriate documentation, including health records,
superannuation and training records, and participate in
the formal transition process before separating from the
ADF. All separating ADF personnel will also have access
to employment coaching services to help them seek and
obtain employment.
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) will
participate in the transition process and develop a
toolkit for veterans seeking employment in the public
service. The APSC will also improve information for
veterans seeking employment in the public service and
launch an online tool for aligning ADF rank to APS
classification. The new APSJobs website will include
specific information for veterans seeking employment in
the APS when it launches in 2017.
An information page for veterans will be created on the
Government’s jobactive website. Employers uploading job
vacancies will have the option to nominate if the
position would be suited to a former ADF member.
The Government has a responsibility to the men and women
who defend our liberties. Raising awareness about the
unique skills our veterans can bring to any business and
smoothing their transition out of the ADF will help even
more veterans continue their contribution to Australia.
