Strong representation
Personnel Branch acts as the advocate for personnel at the higher decisionmaking levels of Defence

THE Air Force Vision recognises that people are a primary capability.

One of the strategic themes of the RAAF Personnel Management Strategy is to provide an advocate for the people element of capability. The Air Force recognises that a wide range of factors influence our capacity and willingness to perform our duties.

Some of these are work-related factors, while others are more personal and include locational stability, children’s education, spouse employment and work/life balance.

Both work-related and personal factors are given timely consideration and due weight in Air Force’s and Defence’s capability decisions through Air Force Personnel Branch acting as the advocate for personnel at the higher decision-making levels of Defence.

To ensure the people element is considered in capability decisions, the Director General Personnel - Air Force (DGPERS-AF) is a member of the major capability committees in Air Force, including CAF Advisory Committee, Air Force Capability Committee, and the RAAF Safety Board.

At the tri-service level, DGPERS-AF represents Air Force’s interests at the Personnel Steering Group. DGPERS-AF’s advocacy role at these committees ensures the interests of Air Force people are appropriately represented at highest levels.

More information on the higher level Defence and Air Force committees can be found on the intranet at http://defweb.cbr.defence.gov.au/sencom/default.htm and http://intranet.defence.gov.au/RAAFweb/sites/AFHQ/

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