I am very proud to launch the Veterans Employment Program with Australian Defence Force veteran and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon. David Elliott, MP.
On 3 March 2015, I committed to a post election target of employing 200 additional veterans into the NSW public sector by 2019.
Accordingly, the Veterans Employment Program was established to achieve this target. The program is run by a dedicated team committed to employing veterans across the NSW public sector in areas where their unique skills are in highest demand.
For more than a century, the ADF has been known for producing highly skilled and highly competent men and women, unquestioning in their loyalty to our country, and in their commitment to the achievement of global peace and security.
While the service of Australia’s military men and women has, and continues to shape Australia’s history and identity—from the courage and heroism shown by our diggers at Gallipoli, to the annual commemoration of Anzac Day—the deft skills and experiences that former ADF personnel can bring to civilian workplaces is less known.
I am proud that New South Wales has, during the Centenary of Anzac, positioned itself as a leader in the recognition of the service, skills and attributes that our veterans can offer employers.
I thank all current and former members of the ADF for their service to our country, and sincerely ask that they continue their service by considering working for the people and state of New South Wales.
