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Tasmanian Veterans Employment Strategy

The Tasmanian Government is committed to listening and responding to the needs of Tasmania’s veteran and ex-serving community.

Today, over 17,500 veterans and ex-serving personnel and their families call Tasmania home. Veterans bring to the community and the economy an incredible set of knowledge, skills, capabilities and experiences.

To demonstrate our commitment to championing veteran employment, we have developed Tasmania’s first Veterans’ Employment Strategy.

The Tasmanian Veteran’s Employment Strategy is a whole-of-State Service approach that demonstrates the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to providing veterans with employment opportunities across all levels and classifications of the Tasmanian State Service.

Gaining civilian employment provides veterans with a range of benefits including financial security, community engagement and increased wellbeing.

Delivering on our election commitment, this Strategy sets an aspirational target to employ 100 new veterans in the Tasmanian State Service over four years.

We are committed to ensuring our veterans enjoy a smooth transition out of uniform into civilian life. While those exiting the defence force do so for varied reasons, veterans are highly trained individuals with a wide range of qualifications and skills that are readily transferable to other civilian roles.

Many veterans successfully engage in post-Australian Defence Force employment, however there can be barriers for some. This is particularly the case for those relocating to Tasmania after separation, who may have no connection to the State. As a Government, we are committed to doing our part to connect all veterans seeking employment with suitable work opportunities.

Tasmania has a wealth of employment opportunities, including in the Tasmanian State Service, our State’s largest employer.

The Tasmanian State Service is proud to champion veteran employment. Our commitment to this strategy will also help build awareness amongst other employers, including Government Business Enterprises, about the value of veterans’ skills and experience and how these can contribute to the growth of business and opportunity.

This Strategy has been developed in consultation with the Veterans’ Reference Group who, in providing advice to Government, bring forward the perspective of Tasmanian veterans and their families. The Veterans’ Reference Group has had thorough and considered input into this Strategy and is committed to supporting its successful implementation.

RSL Tasmania has also contributed steadfast advocacy for Tasmanian veterans and valued advice that has informed this Strategy.

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