Operational Information
Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2012-2014
The Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA) 2012-2014 sets out many of the terms and conditions of employment for Defence's Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
ADF Pay and Conditions Manual
The ADF Pay and Conditions Manual (PACMAN) combines several sources of information on ADF pay and conditions policy. It provides our members' access to accurate information about both their legal rights and obligations, as well as access to administrative guidance.
Work Health and Safety Policy
The Defence Safety Manual, known as SAFETYMAN, contains policy on safety management systems and structures together with specific hazard management policy. SAFETYMAN is authorised as the primary Defence Organisation's OHS policy, it interprets applicable OHS legislation for Defence workplaces under Defence Instruction (General) Personnel 19-18. The document applies to both the Department of Defence personnel and members of the Australian Defence Force.
WHS publications available to the public
Fairness and Resolution Policy
Fairness and Resolution (FR) Branch within Defence helps create and maintain a working environment where diversity is valued and people treat each other fairly and with respect. The branch has policy responsibilities for equity, diversity, privacy and the integrated complaint handling system; it is also responsible for managing and providing advice on a broad range of complaint types (unacceptable behaviour, Redress of Grievance, Review of Actions, privacy breaches, AHRC and the Commonwealth/Defence Force Ombudsman).
Fairness and Resolution publications available to the public
Defence Procurement Policy Manual
The Defence Procurement Policy Manual (DPPM) is the principal reference document for Defence officials conducting procurement. It provides procurement officers and others involved in the procurement process, with the policy and operational guidance necessary to comply with Commonwealth policy.
Military Justice System
A robust and dynamic military justice system underpins our discipline and command structures. It provides the appropriate balance between discipline and the rights of individuals, and ensures our personnel work in an ordered but equitable environment. It is critical to maintaining command, retaining our people, our reputation and is ultimately critical to operational effectiveness.