From pay day 19 Feb 09 members will receive the latest instalment of the WRA and SRRA.

For further information please read the Article in the Army News

The fourth edition of ASODs Volume 1 and Volume 2 have been released electronically. Personnel are to comply with ASODs with effect immediately; however, personnel can continue to wear their old Army nameplate until procurement of the new Army nameplate has commenced . Personnel with 10 or more medals may continue to wear them court-mounted at 16cm until contractors have been informed of the changes to ASODs. POC is RSM Ceremonial - Army on 02 6265 4091.

On 7 November 2008 the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) approved a new remuneration structure of 10 pay grades for Warrant Officers and other ranks. The structure will provide new significant reward for promotion and upskilling in targeted areas.

The decision was backdated to 4 September 2008 with implementation in mid 2009. Implementation procedures are not yet finalised and members will be notified by message when dates have been confirmed.

Further information can be found at the following links:

ADF Pay and Conditions Website (internet)

The approval of the Remuneration Review Project (RRP) by the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) has substantially changed how Army remunerates its Officers. The Officers pay structure had not been reviewed since the Dedman review of 1947 which introduced the common pay scale. RRP has seen the development and introduction of the GOPS which now pays Officers according to their work value.

Army Personnnel Agencies are responsible for ensuring the data listed is accurately recorded on PMKeyS:

• Sub-Unit Command proficiencies - CM

• Ensuring that all AR Officers it manages are remunerated IAW their data as recorded on PMKeyS - Project Officer

• Providing management advice to the delegate - Project Officer

• Providing advice to AR Officers - CM

• Representing individual AR cases to DEFPAY - Project Officer

• ARA Transfer to the Army Reserve and ASWOC - recognised competencies and commands - CM

Where are you placed upon the GOPS continuum?

An overview of the GOPS Triggers for progression for pay is provided in the powerpoint presentation provided below.

GRADED OFFICER PAY SCALE TRIGGERS FOR PAY PROGRESSION

For more information regarding GOPS, RCC/RPL processes, management principles please following the link to the DRCM-A website.

Preparing for your career interview

To be best placed to be in command of your career, every one should seek a face-to-face career interview where possible, regardless of rank. Career Advisers visits at the commencement of each year, are designed to facilitate such interaction. Don't walk into your interview cold, have a plan.

• Know your career requirements.
• Consider your promotion and/or trade requirement to ensure your plan incorporates the general and specific requirements to reach your goal.
• Get to know the positions available with Bde and non Bde units.
• Search for opportunities to fill the gaps in your career plan.
• Know your performance level.
• Have a realistic self appraisal of your past performance and future potential.
• Remember all postings are selected on merit.
• Consult with your chain of command before your interview.
• Seek agreement from your chain of command for any course dates.
• Be honest with your career adviser.
• Be open to alternative options presented by them.

Key dates for officer PAC and ASWOC selection board are as follow:

• Star Rank - Mar 08
• LTCOL-COL Mar 08
• MAJ-LTCOL May 08
• LT-CAPT/CAPT-MAJ 14 Jun 08
• ASWOC Board - 9 Aug 08
• Special PAC - 11 Nov 08

Key dates for Other Rank PAC and ASWOC paperboard are as follow:

• ASWOC Paperboard - 13 Mar 08
• ORPAC Part 1 - 14 Jun 08
• ORPAC Part 2 - 12 Jul 08

Director, Army Personnel Agency - Perth will be conducting interviews in March for Major's in their fifth year and Senior Warrant Officers. The point of contact is WO COORD, Selection Board and PAC Cell on (08) 9311 2041

This advice replaces earlier advice which stated that a Reserve member could only apply for a DHOAS subsidy certificate after completing effective service of twenty (20)days reserve days in 2008-09. Reserve members who at1 July 2008 have completed eight (8) years qualifing service, provided effective service in 2007-08 and have a service credit may apply for a DHOAS subsidy certificate and be paid subsidy, on condition that they will provide effective service in 2008-09. If member does not provide effective service in 2008-09, they will need to repay any subsidy received.

The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DVA www Site) is a new home loan subsidy scheme for eligible ADF members and is administered by the Department Of Veteran Affairs. The scheme will be launched on the 1st of July 2008.

You can also find information at the following Defence Site:

There is a pay increase for all members of the ADF. For further information click on the link to view your daily pay rate.

01 May 2008 pay increase

The Standby Reserve Co-ordination cell has been renamed the "Army National Standby Reserve Agency".

Being a member of the Army Standby Reserve it is requirement for you to report annually to Army National Standby Reserve Agency or your region APA's to confirming or update your personal details.

Please contact the Army National Standby Reserve Agency by one of the following methods:

By Email; By mailing; By phoning. Conatacts can be found at this link.