Veterans Employment Program

1385 The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (24 September 2019). In the Liberal Party's 2018 election policy document, Supporting Our Veterans, suggested ex-service personnel employment supports included: assistance with job applications and resumes; preferential treatment in state public service recruitment; and greater state public service recognition of the skills and attributes of ex-service personnel. Will these employment supports be implemented and when?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier): I have been advised:

Our veterans and ex-service personnel play a vital role in South Australia's community. The South Australian government recognises their service to our nation, and we are committed to providing strong support to current and former Australian Defence Force personnel, their families and carers.

Former defence personnel and veterans can now take full advantage of the career opportunities in the state's naval shipbuilding and defence sectors with the launch of the Veterans Employment Program, a new online jobs portal. https://savep.com.au/

The program delivers on the government's election commitment to establish a Defence Industry Employment Program for ex-service personnel to maximise job outcomes for veterans in the defence sector.

The program also connects veterans to key services in resume development and preparing for job applications. Furthermore, the program will ensure that recruitment and human resource officers involved in the defence industry sector are well informed about the skills and attributes of ex-service personnel.