Annual Report 2004-05

Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group

Overview

The Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group supports Defence capability by creating and sustaining the working, training and living environments for more than 90,000 ADF personnel, Defence civilians and contracted service providers.

The Group consists of three divisions - Infrastructure, National Operations, and Defence Legal (established in July 2004). The Group provides garrison and base support services (including catering, cleaning, grounds maintenance, access control, training range management and airfield support services); personnel administration and pay; business services (including travel, insurance and finance); and legal services. The Group is also largely responsible for the management of the Defence estate (which comprises land, buildings and infrastructure valued at $15.6 billion) including acquisitions and disposals, leases, facilities development and maintenance, and environment and heritage matters.

Resources

The Group's total spend for 2004-05 was $3.1 billion, consisting of $0.4 billion capital budget and $2.7 billion operating budget (of which $0.8 billion was managed on behalf of the portfolio).

The Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group provides services through an integrated Australian Public Service, ADF and contractor workforce and has representatives working at every major Defence establishment in 12 regions across Australia. As at 30 June 2005, 1,262¹ ADF and 4,116 Australian Public Service personnel worked in the Group².

1. Inclusive of personnel posted to pool positions in the Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group. [ back ]
2. Further information on Defence's people can be found in Chapter Three - People. [ back ]