RAN joins DMO CSIG in business model

By CAPT Jim Parsons

Early in April Navy entered into customer - supplier agreements with the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) and Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group (CSIG).

These agreements are the first of this type ever signed by Navy, are a significant step in the implementation of the New Business Model in Defence and will provide the foundation for a sound business partnership between Navy and other parts of Defence.

They will provide the umbrella agreement to support more detailed Service level agreements at the working level.

The agreements outline the responsibilities of both parties, services that will be provided, performance and reporting arrangements, conditions of employment for Navy people in DMO and CSIG, and a framework for the ongoing building of a good working relationship.

They are the culmination of long negotiations by both the Navy Business Management Branch in NHQ and Systems Command Headquarters, together with teams from both DMO and CSIG.

These negotiations, although prolonged, have been really good in getting the relationship developed at the working level. The have also proved useful in providing a high level problem solving forum.

The current agreements are only the start of a process. We will now build on the experience gained so far, further develop the agreements to better suit Navy’s needs and ensure value for money in service delivery.

If you have any questions on the agreements contact Captain Jim Parsons, Director of Business Improvement Navy on (02) 6265 2020, or e-mail: James.Parsons1@defence,gov.au.

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