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EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AUSTRALIA by Amanda Stokes Assistant Director, Employer & Industry Engagement. Overview. Why? Engagement Activities Supportive Employers Employer Recognition Defence Reserves Support Council (DRSC) Communications. Employer Engagement. WHY???.

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  1. EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AUSTRALIAby Amanda StokesAssistant Director, Employer & Industry Engagement

  2. Overview • Why? • Engagement Activities • Supportive Employers • Employer Recognition • Defence Reserves Support Council (DRSC) • Communications

  3. Employer Engagement WHY??? • Volunteer for part-time service in the Navy, Army and Air Force • Skills and expertise to deliver capability • Strong support of employers, families and the community • Availability when called for service

  4. Employer Engagement Ideal State • Employers Supportive of Reserve Service • Reserve Leave Policy • No prosecutions under the DefenceReserve Service (Protection) Act 2001

  5. Employer Engagement

  6. Engagement Activities Activities • Networking Events • Unit Visits • Employer Challenge Days • Exercise Executive Stretch • Exercise Boss Lift

  7. Employer Engagement

  8. Engagement Activities Networking Events • Relatively new initiative • Established networks • Military Setting • Potentially employs Reservists

  9. Engagement Activities Unit Visits • Smaller Events • Employers of Reservists • Held at local military establishment • Parade nights

  10. Employer Engagement

  11. Engagement Activities Employer Challenge Days / Exercise Executive Stretch • Insight into ADF Training • Opportunity to Participate • Informative and adventurous • Challenging and enjoyable • Safe and controlled environment

  12. Engagement Activities Exercise Boss Lift • Insight into ADF Operations and Major Exercises • Longer Activity • Domestic or Overseas • See working Reservists

  13. Employer Engagement

  14. Supportive Employers Supportive Employer Program • Publicly pledge support • Logo Exchange • Link on DRS website • Resource for Engagement Activities

  15. Supportive Employers Statement of Support “Thousands of Reservists, who are members of the Navy, Army and Air Force, have served in Australia and overseas in recent years. When called upon, these men and women serve alongside their colleagues in the Permanent Forces with courage and dedication, and often at considerable personal sacrifice. We admire their commitment and are determined to support all employees in the Reserve.”

  16. Supportive Employers

  17. Supportive Employers Logo Exchange

  18. Supportive Employers Supportive Employer Logo

  19. Supportive Employers Leave Policies • Strong and open relationship • Private Sector Guidelines • Public Sector Guidelines • MOUs

  20. Supportive Employers Guidelines • Four weeks paid leave • Additional two weeks for recruit training • Scope for additional leave for service

  21. Employer Recognition Employer Support Awards • Formally recognise employers • Nominated by Reservist • No financial or commercial gain • Important to say ‘Thank You’

  22. Employer Recognition Award Type • Four Awards • Small Private • Medium Private • Large Private • Public Sector • Three Levels • Regional (if applicable) • State • National

  23. Employer Recognition

  24. DRSC Defence Reserves Support Council • Established by Government to promote the benefits of Reserve Service • Advisory body • Link between Reservists and other interested parties • Normally Employers and Key members of the community

  25. DRSC Three Tiers • DRSC National Executive • DRSC National Council • DRSC State/Territory Councils • Regional Committees (if applicable)

  26. DRSC

  27. Communications Positive Media Coverage • Media is an important part of the Engagement Program • Provides stories of interest • Highlights benefits of employing a Reservist • Informs employers and the general community

  28. Communications Products • Regional/community newspapers • Regional television • Service newspapers • Company/Employer/Industry magazines or newsletter • Employer profiles • Short videos

  29. Communications Print

  30. Communications Videos

  31. QUESTIONS???

  32. Contacts and Information Defence Reserves Support Website • www.defencereservessupport.gov.au Email • amanda.stokes@defence.gov.au • Brochures and USBs with information in relation to Employer Engagement, Employer Support Payments and the Office of Reserve Service Protection (Employment Protection) are available.

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