Chapter 6        ADF relocation on posting in Australia

 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Clause 6.1.24

Approve payment or repayment of an amount of disturbance allowance that is reasonable in the circumstances (not exceeding the amount that would have been payable if the member had been entitled), in special circumstances.

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.1.30.1

Decide whether expenses incurred for the commercial transportation and boarding of household pets are reasonable.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-     National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-     Regional Relocations Manager

-     Relocation Administration Services Manager

-     Senior Case Manager

A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in Southern Victoria who is:

-     Overseas Administration Team Leader

-     Personnel Administration Manager Specialist

-     Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager

-     Director Personnel Administration Centre

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Paragraph 6.1.30.2.e

Decide that pets are not owned primarily for commercial or economical purposes.

Subclause 6.1.30A.1

Reimburse pet transportation and boarding costs, having regard to whether costs are reasonable.


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Paragraph 6.2.14.1.a

Reimburse a member for the reasonable and unavoidable costs incurred by the member, if the purchase of a home does not proceed for Service reasons.

Defence Support Group:

-       Assistant Director Long Service Leave and Home Purchase

-       Director People Management Practices and Programming

-       Director General People Services

Executive Officer – HPAS/HPSEA

Subclause 6.2.14.2

Extend the relevant period for occupation for up to 12 months if satisfied an eligible person cannot occupy the home for a reason beyond their control.

Clause 6.2.24

Approve payment of an amount of assistance for home sale and purchase to a member who is not otherwise entitled to be reimbursed for expenses.

Defence Support Group:

-       Assistant Director Long Service Leave and Home Purchase

-       Director People Management Practices and Programming

-       Director General People Services

Subclause 6.2.27.4

Approve a location as a specified location if it would be unreasonable to expect an eligible member to buy a home due to the remoteness, quantity and standard of housing available.

Subclause 6.3.5.2

Decide that a person made reasonable efforts to sell a vehicle without incurring a loss.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Paragraph 6.6.4.2

Approve a member’s removal at Commonwealth expense when the relocation is due to exceptional circumstances.

Director General Navy People

Director Navy Personnel Policy

Director Navy Employment Conditions

Director General Personnel – Air Force

Director Personnel Capability Management – Air Force

Deputy Director Personnel Concepts and Policy – Air Force

Director General Personnel – Army

Director Personnel Policy – Army

Subclause 6.6.12.1

Grant the removal of essential household items that are urgently required in advance of the bulk of the furniture and effects.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.12.3

Approve the removal of urgently required items by private arrangements if the means is cost-effective within the required time frame.


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.15.3

Confirm a member’s entitlement to a privately arranged removal.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.16.3

Approve the reimbursement of the reasonable costs of a privately arranged removal.

Paragraph 6.6.19.1.b

Decide that there are substantial compassionate reasons for the removal of the dependants to a personal location.

Director General Navy People

Director Navy Personnel Policy

Director Navy Employment Conditions

Director General Personnel – Air Force

Director Personnel Capability Management – Air Force

Deputy Director Personnel Concepts and Policy – Air Force

Director General Personnel – Army

Director Personnel Policy – Army

Paragraph 6.6.19.1.c

Decide that the removal of dependants to a personal location is in the interest of the ADF.

Subclause 6.6.19.2

Grant a member with dependants a removal at Commonwealth expense to a personal location.

Subclause 6.6.19.7

Approve removal payments beyond the prescribed limits.

Subclause 6.6.22.3

Determine that a member is entitled to a full removal at Commonwealth expense.


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.24.2

Approve Commonwealth payment of storage costs for a member, if satisfied that the storage is required for reasons beyond the member’s control.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.25.2

Approve a member’s removal costs if they move dependants to a location for compassionate reasons before a posting authority has been issued.

Director General Navy People

Director Navy Personnel Policy

Director Navy Employment Conditions

Director General Personnel – Air Force

Director Personnel Capability Management – Air Force

Deputy Director Personnel Concepts and Policy – Air Force

Director General Personnel – Army

Director Personnel Policy – Army

 


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Clause 6.6.27

Approve the removal of a member’s furniture and effects at Commonwealth expense before the effective date of posting in the specified circumstances.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.29.2

Approve a removal at Commonwealth expense when a posting is changed or cancelled by the member, having regard to any compassionate grounds and alternatives available to the member.

Subclause 6.6.34.4

Authorise the transportation of a private vehicle at Commonwealth expense, over all or part of a removal journey on posting, when specific criteria are met.


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.36.2

Decide that a vehicle is a recreational or hobby vehicle.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in Southern Victoria who is:

-      Overseas Administration Team Leader

-      Personnel Administration Manager Specialist

-      Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager

-      Director Personnel Administration Centre

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.37.3

Decide that the costs for collection and delivery of transported vehicles are reasonable.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.39.2
   Table item 2

Decide that a member may be removed before leaving the ADF for compassionate reasons.

Director General Navy People

Director Navy Personnel Policy

Director Navy Employment Conditions

Director General Personnel – Air Force

Director Personnel Capability Management – Air Force

Deputy Director Personnel Concepts and Policy – Air Force

Director General Personnel – Army

Director Personnel Policy – Army

Subclause 6.6.39.2
   Table item 3

Decide that a member may be removed after leaving the ADF, at a date more than 12 months after they ceased continuous full-time service.

Subclause 6.6.41.2

Approve a removal for a member leaving the ADF at their own request if the member meets specified conditions.

 


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.45.1
   Table item 3

Decide that a member is entitled to storage when furniture and effects cannot reasonably be accommodated in a residence.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-     National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-     Regional Relocations Manager

-     Relocation Administration Services Manager

-     Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.45.1
   Table item 4

Decide that furniture and effects can be stored when they are the same as non-portable items in the member’s own home.

Subclause 6.6.45.1
   Table item 5

Decide that a member is entitled to storage when furniture and effects cannot reasonably be accommodated in a residence.

Subclause 6.6.47.2

Approve storage at Commonwealth expense for a newly enlisted member, if satisfied the member is unable to store the items with their family.

Subclause 6.6.48.2

Approve storage at Commonwealth expense for a member who occupies a suitable own home if satisfied that items are the same as non-portable items in the member’s own home.

Subclause 6.6.52.3

Approve the payment of storage charges beyond six months after the death of a member.

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.53.6

Grant a removal of stored items to a different residence, for a member with less than six months to serve in a posting location.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-       National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-       Regional Relocations Manager

-       Relocation Administration Services Manager

-       Senior Case Manager

Subclause 6.6.53A.1

Notify a member that their storage entitlement is due for review.

Paragraph 6.6.53A.3

Decide that a member is entitled to another period of storage at Commonwealth expense.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.64.3

When a member ceases to be a member with dependants because their dependants have died, approve a period of storage at Commonwealth expense beyond three months.

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.67.1

Grant a removal to a non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner within Australia on breakdown of the marriage or partnership.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.68.4

Decide whether a vehicle is a recreational or hobby vehicle, for the purpose of removal by a non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner on breakdown of the marriage or partnership.

Clause 6.6.70

Approve a period over 12 months for the completion of a removal by a non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner on breakdown of the marriage or partnership.

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.71.2

Approve repayment of reasonable costs for private removal of a non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner in urgent circumstances.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager


 

Provision

General description

Authorised person

Subclause 6.6.75.1
     Table item 7

Decide whether the dependants of a deceased Reserve Force member have established or intend to establish a permanent home in a location.

An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of:

-      National Relocations Administration Services Manager

-      Regional Relocations Manager

-      Relocation Administration Services Manager

-      Senior Case Manager

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.76.2

Following the death of member without dependants, extend the period for storage of furniture and effects at Commonwealth expense.

Contract Manager Relocation Services

Assistant Director Operations

Director Relocations and Housing

Subclause 6.6.77.1

Following the death of a member, extend the period of completion of removal of furniture and effects beyond six months where reasonable.

Subclause 6.8.3.3

Approve reasonable and unavoidable expenses incurred by a member when their posting is cancelled.

Director Navy People Career Management Agency

Commander Career Management – Army

Deputy Director Personnel Concepts and Policy – Air Force

 

PACMATE                                                                                                                        AL10 (August 2011)                                                Part 4 – Annex 4.B Chapter 6 – 1