The Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP) provides funding for eligible ADF partners to access professional employment services or cover the costs of mandatory registration.
Eligibility
To be eligible for PEAP funding, applicants must:
- be a partner of a full time ADF member
- be formally recognised by Defence as a partner
- not be a full time serving member themselves
- have geographically relocated due to a members posting to location within Australia.
Funding
Funding is available under 2 categories:
- Own choice employment services
- Re-registration costs.
Own choice employment services
Professional employment services funding is capped up to $1,500.
Partners select a service provider to deliver the choice of employment services. Employment services must be direct support/services tied to gaining employment such as:
- development of a personalised resume
- employment options and job placement advice
- job search techniques and strategies
- application and selection criteria coaching
- preparation and presentation coaching for interviews.
Re-registration costs
Partners can apply for funding to cover the full costs of professional registration fees, or checks.
In order for a registration cost to be eligible it must meet the following criteria:
- The registration is required under state legislation to secure employment.
- Partners held registration in the same or similar industry in a former posting location.
Fringe Benefits Tax
Payment of this benefit may result in a Reportable Fringe Benefit Tax Amount (RFBA) being recorded against the ADF member.
A RFBA will not be included as taxable income, however, a RFBA may be included for income testing purposes relevant to some government payments and entitlements that require income testing.
It is recommended that applicants seek independent tax advice prior to lodging an application. If an ADF partner and an ADF member agree to proceed with the online application process, they are confirming they understand that payment of this benefit may result in a RFBA being recorded against the ADF member.
Application
Before submitting a PEAP application:
- review the Partner Employment Assistance Program guidelines
- decide which provider and services to access
- gather details of the initiative and documentation required to support the application.
Note: if supporting document is not provided within 3 business days of submitting the online form, the application will be rejected on the basis of insufficient evidence/incomplete application.
Partner Employment Assistance Program Guidelines (PDF, 1.38 MB)