Critical Employment Category Retention Bonus
Offers of the Critical Employment Bonus (CECRB) ceased on the 30 Jun 2009.
No further offers of a CECRB will be made until further notice.
The Chief of Army will offer bonuses of up to $25,000 to selected personnel to serve for an additional two years. Bonuses will be offered where numbers have reduced, or are reducing, to levels below that required to sustain operational or supporting capabilities.
Personnel selected will be provided a one-off offer to accept the bonus, which they will receive once they commit to serve for the additional two years.
For implementation information go to Stay Army Home>Retention Initiatives>Admin Procedures.
The following employment categories have been identified as critical or serious within Army and are entitled to receive a retention bonus:
| WEF 01 March 2007 | WEF 01 May 2008 | WEF 24 November 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| ECN 270 Plant Operator. | ECN 002 Linguist Special Duties | ECN 004 Aircrewman |
| ECN 377 Supervisor Civil. | ENC 008 Artificer Avionics | ECN 029 Dental Assistant |
| ECN 269 Operator Petroleum. | ECN 412 Technician Avionics | ECN 235 Metalsmith |
| ECN 273 Operator Electronic Warfare. | ECN 418 Technician Electrical | ECN 274 Operator Specialist Vehicle (RACT) |
| - | ECN 421 Technician Electronic Systems | ECN 274 Operator Specialist Vehicle (RAE) |
| - | - | ECN 404 Dental Technician |
If you are affected, you will receive a package outlining your obligations if you elect to take up the Critical Employment Category Bonus. Once you receive your package, ensure you seek financial advice before accepting or rejecting the offer.
This list will be reviewed throughout the year, so do not be discouraged that your particular category (trade) has not been listed.
If you are in receipt of one of the bonuses offered under Division 7 - various employment categories in 2006, Division 19 - AERRCB or Division 23 - Trade Transfer Bonus, you will not be entitled to receive one of the CECR bonuses.
The link below will take you directly to PACMAN, Volume 1, Chapter 3, Part 5, Division 20 - Army - Critical employment category retention bonus
Australian Department of Defence Pay and Conditions Website - Division 20 - CECR
