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| Retention bonus scheme targets skills By Annie Casey Edition 5008, 17 May, 2007 |
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Navy has implemented a new Retention Bonus Scheme, known as Individual Retention Bonuses (IRB) targeting individuals and positions where the loss of skills, or not filling a high priority position, will have a negative impact on capability, training or operations. A particular focus of the scheme is to address workforce shortfalls in work groups having an immediate and direct impact on Navy’s capacity to deliver capability, for example, putting ships to sea. The groups targeted under the scheme will be reviewed on a regular basis. The Chief of Navy has approved the first groups who will be offered a bonus in return for undertaking to serve for an additional two years: - AB/LS CK SM (in receipt of Submarine Service Allowance); - LS/PO MT holding either proficiency P000640 (FFH endorsed ERWC) or proficiency P101743 (FFH endorsed MSM); and - AB/LS MED who hold proficiency P000789 (Underwater Medicine). Personnel undertaking the following courses will be offered a bonus to be paid on successful completion of the course in return for agreeing to serve for two years in a position determined by DNOP following successful completion of the course: - PWO courses 1/07 and 2/07; - SMWO courses 2006 and 2007; and - Long N courses 1/07 and 2/07. Offers will be made to relevant members by DNOP and DSCM. If you believe you are eligible for an IRB and have not been contacted by the end of May you should contact your career manager. Every effort is being made to assist eligiblemembers take up the IRB wherever they are serving. Members will be paid as soon as practicable after the date the signed acceptance form is received or the course is successfully completed and will be influenced by the number of applications being processed by DNOP/DSCM and DEFPAC. For further information contact your career manager or visit the Career Information section of the Navy People Central website. |