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Transition
Planning for Transition
It’s important that you start to prepare for transition as early as possible as there can be a lot to consider. The civilian environment is very different to the ADF, but transition doesn’t need to be a daunting experience. Help is available for current and ex-serving members as you move through the transition process and as you settle into the civilian community. A vital step when preparing to leave the ADF is to mentally prepare yourself for the change that lies ahead and also to set realistic expectations of what your future life will look like. • Talk to friends or family who have made the transition. Ask them what their experience was like and what they would have done differently. Even if they had a negative experience, you can use this to ensure that your transition experience takes a more positive route. • Connect with informal groups on social media that are set up by veterans as support networks • Take advantage of transition information and services provided by
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Defence Community Organisation • Seek professional assistance services tailored for transitioning veterans. • Make sure that you register to attend a Transition Seminar.
These expo-style events will not only provide you with relevant information about many aspects of transition (e.g. superannuation, family services, etc), but also give you the opportunity to meet with the support organisations that are available to you through transition and beyond.
Think about the right career for you
The first step is to determine what type of work you would like to do. Consider the skills you have gained during your time in the ADF as well as what you have an interest in and where you want your career to take you. You may even like to brainstorm different industries that interest you and do some research about roles within this industry. Think about asking family and friends for their input, as they may have ideas that you hadn’t considered. Once you have an idea of what you would like to do, research the qualifications and skills someone in this field/industry requires in order to perform their role. This will allow you to identify any gaps or areas where you may require further training. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. If there currently is not a demand or opening for the type of work you want, you may be able to plan an alternate pathway to your preferred job.
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It’s a good idea to speak with specialists in the employment and recruiting space to get an understanding of the current job market. This will allow you to make informed decisions about your career pathway as you will gain an understanding of what it will take to get there. You should ask questions such as: • Are jobs in my chosen field/industry in high-demand at the moment or is it a competitive environment? What skills or qualifications will help to set me apart from other applicants? • What qualifications do I need to obtain or training do I need to complete in order to be considered for this industry or career pathway? • What skills that I have gained through service will be of most relevance in this field/industry/role. • What is salary like in this industry/ role and how are salary packages generally structured?
Prior learning recognised
Engage with the ADF Transition and Civil Recognition Project for assistance with civilian recognition of your transferable military skills and training, including recognition of prior learning. The project team can also assist you to navigate the Vocational Education and Training environment and discuss options for obtaining further qualifications and understanding the skills you offer to civilian employers.
Find a mentor
A mentor can play an important role in your transition and future career development. They can be a role model, coach or just someone to listen. A mentor who has experienced the transition process will be able to provide advice, guidance, share expertise and networks to assist you to adjust to the civilian workplace or to find employment. Your mentor could be from your organisation, an exservice organisation, your networks or a professional organisation: • find someone who has the strengths and skills you want to emulate • study the person, get to know
people who know them • arrange an informal catch up, don’t pressure them by asking them to be your mentor straight up • contact them after your meeting and stay in touch • let the relationship evolve organically.
Self-Employment and Starting Your Own Business / Franchise
You may also be considering selfemployment (a contractor or consultant for example) or starting your own business or a franchise business. The previous steps of doing your research and speaking with career specialists still apply, and there are a number of additional resources available to people who are considering this path.
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As part of the Governments investment to increase civilian employment opportunities for veterans and provide support for ADF personnel considering starting their own business. Under the measure, new initiatives to support veterans to consider and pursue self-employment and entrepreneurship will be provided through partnerships with Government and not-for-profit organisations including the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) and Prince’s Trust Australia. This includes expanded access to New Business Assistance with New
Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS),
administered for over 35 years by DESE. Beginning from July 2021, veterans with an identified transition date, and the partners and adult children (over 18) of ADF personnel,
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will have the opportunity to participate in an Exploring Being My Own Boss Workshop and undertake NEIS training. There will be 150 Workshop places annually for the 2021–22 and 2022–23 financial years, and 130 Workshop places in 2023–24 and 2024–25, respectively. To date, the NEIS program has helped more than 180,000 people start a new small business. This support is in addition to existing NEIS services available to eligible veterans and their families. Exploring Being My Own Boss Workshops & New Business Assistance with NEIS are available nationally. Visit https://www.dese.gov.au/employment/ support-self-employment Furthermore, entrepreneurship support, provided via a grant to notfor-profit organisation Prince’s Trust Australia, began in July 2021 and will deliver education programs and activities for veterans wanting to start their own business, build capacity and sustainability and increase business competitiveness. Prince’s Trust Australia Enterprise program delivers education programs and activities specifically to veterans and Defence spouses to start their own business, build capacity, sustainability and increase business competitiveness. For more details on the Prince’s Trust Australia Enterprise Program, visit: https://www.princes-trust.org.au/ defence-members-and-their-families/ enterprise-program/
Build your networks
Whether you are looking to start your own business or enter paid employment, it’s a good idea to start building networks that align with your career goals. Networking is about building relationships by establishing and interacting with people to exchange information and develop professional and social contacts, whether defence or non-defence. Your networks will be able to assist you with information and advice to assist in your job search. You can meet people through exservice organisations, sporting or other interest groups or even through your existing social networks. It is also important to set realistic expectations about your career path following service. You may have a clear idea of what kind of career you want to pursue or you may have no idea where to start. Either way, there are organisations available to you that can help you to navigate the steps towards your end goal. It’s a good idea to speak with specialists in the employment and recruiting space to get an understanding of the current job market. The ADF has developed a series of resource documents that provide general guidance on core job tasks and demonstrated skills at rank across the ADF. These resources identify likely key priority skills sought by civilian employers applicable at each rank and gained through ADF training and experience. https://www.defence.gov.au/adc/ adftcr/ADF_transition.asp
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Western Sydney University is proud to launch an innovative new program to support armed forces veterans wanting to pursue higher education.
The ‘Student Veterans Program’ will connect current and previously serving Australian Defence Force and Reservist personnel with a range of dedicated support services and initiatives during their studies at the University.
Professor James Arvanitakis, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement and Advancement), said the integrated program affirms Western Sydney University’s commitment to helping veteran students and those considering future study succeed at University.
“The program will provide tailored support through access to a range of enriching programs, including wellbeing and social services, for students who are serving or who have served with the Australian Defence Force,” said Professor Arvanitakis.
“The University is pleased to support veterans in their capacity to study and serve our country, and to support former personnel who are retraining and commencing new careers.”
Acknowledging the skill sets developed during their experiences, student veterans may be eligible for five bonus points for entry into Western Sydney University. This continues the University’s leadership in recognising the prior learning and attributes of potential students.
Through the unique program, students will be connected with a Student Veteran Support Officer for one-on-one support. They will also have access to priority timetabling, special consideration, subsidised health clinic services, free welfare services, counselling services and the University’s LEAD and MATES mentor programs. They can also connect and network with other veterans through a "Having spent four years in the Air Force as a trade technician I undertook my own bridging study, and I was able to enrol at Western. The range of student support services to assist me with the transition to full-time study has been invaluable." — Keesha. Air Force. Current student - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
dedicated student club, the ‘Western Student Veterans Club’.
To enrich the program, Western Sydney University has partnered with Soldier On — a leading not-for-profit organisation that supports current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members, as well as their families — to collaborate on educational and support opportunities.
Soldier On’s Pathways Program collaborates with Education Partners like Western Sydney University to create new opportunities for veterans and their families, enabling them to thrive.
Solider On CEO, Ivan Slavich, said the organisation is honoured to welcome Western Sydney University to its Pathways Program.
“Through the launch of its veteran support program, Western Sydney University is taking active steps to provide veterans with greater educational opportunities,” said Mr Slavich.
“We look forward to working with Western Sydney University to provide more opportunities for veterans to upskill or retrain and secure meaningful employment after their service.”
Western Sydney University Student Veteran Support Officer Keesha von Stieglitz has served in the Royal Australian Air Force and is currently studying medicine at the University.
Ms von Stieglitz, who has been instrumental in establishing the program, said this robust approach will aid student veterans in their transition to tertiary study and support them throughout their degrees.
“Defence force personnel make a range of sacrifices for the country; therefore, it is important to ensure we are offering support to servicemen and women in any capacity that we can,” said Ms von Stieglitz.
“From those no longer serving to members serving full-time or in a reserve capacity, having a program that allows veterans to adapt their studies to align with their service requirements is crucial in fostering a positive study environment.”
“It excites me to know that veterans will be supported in their studies at Western Sydney University and afforded the best possible environment to manage service life or post-service requirements while still advancing in their education.”
For more information, visit the Student Veterans web page. https:// www.westernsydney.edu.au/studentveterans.html
