Launch of the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said veterans and current Australian Defence Force personnel will benefit from employment initiatives announced today as local businesses are called upon to recognise the unique skills this group bring to business.

“Ensuring our veterans find meaningful employment is one of the best ways to help them make the transition from the defence forces into post-service life,” Mr Turnbull said.

“ADF personnel gain unique skills during their service to our country and those skills can be used by the private sector to make a business more successful.

The Government today announced a package of initiatives as part of The Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program.

• All ADF personnel will leave the military with the necessary documentation, including health records, superannuation and training records.
• All ADF personnel will participate in the transition process, which will include access to employment coaching and a new toolkit to assist finding work in the public service.
• The Government’s JobsActive website will add a feature for employers to nominate positions that would suit for ADF personnel.
• 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. Ex-service organisations and companies can register their interest by emailing: ESOindustryregister@dva.gov.au
• The excellent work done by Australian businesses employing veterans will be recognised at an annual Prime Minister’s Veterans Employment Awards.
• A private-sector led Advisory Committee of leading business people who develop strategies to recruit and retain veterans in employment.Companies can register their interest by emailing: veteransemployment@dva.gov.au