Resources for agencies
Resources for Agencies
Why hire a Veteran?
Veterans who have transitioned from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) represent a diverse and highly skilled talent pool, offering a competitive advantage to your organisation.
With over 200 distinct roles within the ADF, Veterans develop a wide range of transferable skills and attributes that make them exceptional employees in the civilian workforce. These skills include:
- risk management
- adaptability and critical thinking
- problem-solving
- effective communication
- strategic planning and evaluation
- teamwork
- leadership
In addition to these professional capabilities, Veterans are known for their integrity, loyalty, self-discipline, perseverance, and strong work ethic.
Employing Veterans not only enhances your agency's capabilities but also positions you as an employer of choice, demonstrating your commitment to those who have served our country.
Learn more about the benefits of hiring a veteran, becoming a veteran employer and understanding the Australian Defence Force.
Why hire a Defence partner?
Partners of current and former ADF members are highly talented, adaptable, and resilient individuals, bringing exceptional value to any organisation. Their experience makes them particularly effective in roles requiring planning, logistics, and innovative problem-solving.
As integral members of Defence Families, ADF partners possess attributes that are highly sought after by civilian employers, including:
- Resilience: They excel in adapting to environmental, emotional, and logistical changes, quickly overcoming challenges with determination.
- Organisation: Frequently managing relocations and last-minute adjustments, they bring outstanding organisational skills to ensure seamless transitions.
- Communication: Accustomed to digesting and relaying complex information, they are clear, concise, and effective communicators.
- Values-driven approach: Defence partners are loyal, disciplined, and uphold high standards of integrity, drawing from their close connection to the values of the ADF.
These dedicated and innovative individuals not only support the Veteran community but can also play a pivotal role in driving success within your agency.
Employer education and support
The DVA for employers pages host a range of advice, resources, guides and templates employers can use to implement and enhance Veteran employment policies, practices and initiatives in their workplaces.
These include guidance on:
- Connecting with Veterans
- Supporting Veteran applicants
- Veteran inclusive interviewing
- Onboarding veteran employees
- Veteran employee career development
- Building strong working relationships with veterans
- Implementing veteran-friendly policies and practices
- Establishing veteran employee groups
- Honouring and commemorating service
The Veteran Employer Webinar Series provides an opportunity for employers to learn from other employers and subject matter experts. Learn more about the series, view past events and register for upcoming webinars.