Recruiting on rise

THE ADF has generated an increase of almost 50 per cent in full-time recruitment enlistments in the past three years.

This is in addition to an increase of more than 70 per cent in Reserve Force enlistments.

Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Danna Vale said Defence would build on this success in a national four-year collaborative arrangement with recruitment agency Manpower Services.

The agreement follows a two-year trial in Victoria, Tasmania and southern New South Wales, with enhanced services to be introduced across Australia from July 1, 2003.

“About 250 ADF uniformed personnel in metropolitan and regional centres around Australia will spearhead the new national recruiting arrangements. They will provide field-recruiting activities and selection interviews for all potential applicants,” Mrs Vale said.

“Manpower Services will provide both high-level recruiting strategic advice and technology, and administrative support that will free-up about 150 ADF personnel for more critical roles in the ADF Combat Force.

“Defence will retain control of entry standards and decide which applicants are accepted into the ADF as well as remaining accountable for overall results, while Manpower Services will be responsible for service delivery.”

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