magazine › Issue 5, 2011

Meet Mr Duncan Lewis Cover story: pages 18-21

People in Defence Connected comms APS Core Capability Major exercise Framework launched: showcases networking: pages 26-27 pages 28-29 WORLD NEWS

Defence Magazine Cover image: A face well known to many people Editor: is the cover image of Duncan Lewis, Michael Weaver who has been appointed Secretary Phone: 02 6265 7117 of the Department. Inside, he Defence Magazine is produced by speaks with Defence Magazine on the Communication and Media Branch. challenges ahead and his return to ISSN 1446-229X the organisation he regards as home. Photo: Steve Dent Design and Layout: Karen Costello Graphics Services Defence Publishing Service DPS: SEP033/11 How to contribute to Defence Magazine Contact: 02 6265 7117 or Email address: [email protected] Website: http://www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine/ Subscriptions: Trish Dillon (02) 6266 7607 or [email protected]

Snapshot: After 28 years in various aircraft- related jobs in Defence, Michael Hibbert stands in front of an Aircraft Research and Development Unit PC-9 following the last day in his position as computer aided design manager for the Aerospace Engineering Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Mr Hibbert’s Defence career began as a RAAF draftsman in 1983 and included more than nine years in the Air Force which saw him posted around the country and abroad. His APS career began is 1995 with the Aircraft Research and Development Unit, and the Aerospace Engineering Squadron. Mr Hibbert said one of his career highlights was having the opportunity to fly in some of Australia’s greatest aircraft. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Glynn Jones

2 DEFENCE MAGAZINE inside this edition

Regulars

News 6–9

Regional News 10

International News 11 9 Pictorial: All the Queen’s Colours 14–15 Public Sector News 16–17

Columns

Secretary: Maintaining the momentum 4

Chief of the Defence Force: Combating gender equality 5

Spotlight on Reform: Navy reform making waves 12–13

Cover story

Duncan Lewis: Driving reform on the SRP highway 18-21 26 Groups and Services Reserves: New direction for ADF reserve capability 22-23

Capability Development: Pushing the limits on IED detection 24-25

People in Defence: APS Core Capability Framework launched 26–27

Information Technology: Connected comms crucial during exercise 28–29

Your workplace: Subpoena: what you need to know 30–31 34 Defence Support: - Future focus on leadership program 32 - Accommodation project leaps into construction 33

The Last Word: First Assistant Secretary Information

Communication Technology, Anne Brown 34-35

www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 3 secretary’s Column Maintaining the momentum By Mr Duncan Lewis value for money for the Australian and consistent approach to developing tax payer; and professionalising our leadership skills within Defence’s APS workforce. I ask that these priorities be workforce. kept in the forefront of all our minds, Growing leaders as they progress every day. through various roles in Defence is On September 15, the CDF and I an important way of addressing the accompanied the Minister for Defence, challenges associated with the future Stephen Smith, to the Australia and labour force in Australia. We know that United States Ministerial Consultations we have an aging population and, as (AUSMIN) held in San Francisco. This a result, there will be skill shortages forum is significant to Australia’s alliance in most technical and professional with the United States and provides an occupations. It is important that we his is my first column for important opportunity to discuss and start to address that now by further the Defence Magazine and share perspectives on global and regional developing and implementing Defence’s Tlet me begin by saying how political issues. people strategy. happy and honoured I feel to Our ability to support our Ministers, I encourage you to take a look at the have returned to Defence. and the Government as a whole, is a APS Core Capability Framework. Use vital part of our business. We need to it to help you in your own personal I left Defence at the end of 2004, after be a trusted adviser, responsive to the development and career planning and spending 33 years in the Army; I have Government’s needs and consistently as a reference for supervisors and spent the past seven years working at delivering high quality and well considered managers to support their recruitment the Department of Prime Minister and advice. To do this we need to look beyond practices and staff management. Cabinet. our immediate workplaces and actively Finally, I would like to acknowledge There is no doubt that I have collaborate with our colleagues across the challenging environment within started in this role during a period Defence, the Australian Public Service which we are operating. This is unlikely of significant reform in Defence. The (APS) and industry counterparts. That may to change, at least not in the short term. Strategic Reform Program (SRP) is well require a shift in our culture, but it is a key However these reforms are critical to underway and we have several other area I will be focusing on and is central to Defence’s capability and sustainability; reviews in progress that are due to our relationship with Government, our maintaining the momentum of SRP is report soon. I am certainly very aware reform efforts, and to achieving Force the key to our success. of the challenges ahead; but I am also 2030. I believe very strongly in our very confident in our ability to achieve In the people space, I was very organisation. I am very aware of, the reforms required to build a better pleased to launch the Defence APS Core and have seen first-hand, the high organisation and a stronger Defence Force for the future. I want to thank Dr Ian Watt for the “Our ability to support our Ministers, and significant contribution he has made in the Government as a whole, is a vital part of positioning Defence through the SRP and associated reforms. Defence will continue our business.” its association with Dr Watt in his new role as Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Capability Framework on September 8, levels of commitment and loyalty of On my first day on the job, I which describes the common leadership, Defence employees and the important announced my priorities for Defence management and administrative skills, contribution each of you make to (see page 20); my vision for how we knowledge and behaviours for each enabling our first-class Australian Defence need to think and behave. I believe we APS level in Defence, regardless Force. During the coming months, I need to remain focused at all times on of an individual employee’s Group intend to get out and about visiting as supporting our people on operations; or geographical location. This is an many Defence sites and meeting as many providing the Government with the best incredibly important step forward in Defence employees as possible. Defence capability we can; delivering establishing a more structured, coherent I look forward to working with you.

4 DEFENCE MAGAZINE chief of the defence force’s column Combating gender equality By General David Hurley The status of women in the ADF gained level of our decision-making is key to our further momentum with Australia’s success and I plan to do this. ratification of the Convention on the This extends to our international Elimination of all forms of Discrimination counterparts. In early 2012 we will host against Women in 1983, and the enactment a visiting delegation of Canadian female of the Sex Discrimination Act in 1984. combat commanders and hear, first hand, In 1985, women in the Navy began their experience. serving in seagoing billets. In 1987, our first Opening up the remaining combat role female pilots graduated from Pilots Course, employment categories is just one element of and in 1988, we had our first female naval my vision for a fair, just and inclusive ADF. have served as an infantry Commanding Officer. The Defence review on Physical Icommander at platoon, Many of the barriers to women being Employment Standards for combat roles will be company and battalion level. I fully employed in the ADF have been completed this year. The review will determine have deployed on operations as a removed during the past 20 years. Women suitability for roles in the ADF based on physical battalion commander. now serve in command positions at home fitness assessments that are scientifically based, and on operations. More reach senior ranks occupationally relevant, and do not discriminate As a brigade commander and as within both officer and other rank streams. on the basis of gender. Land Commander I deployed infantry I am not content though to maintain a For your commitment to military service battalions on operations. I know the status quo. In the political and corporate you deserve the opportunity to progress rigours of life as an infantryman. sphere, the gender barrier has been removed through the ranks based on merit and skill. My decision to support the opening and women are represented in truly senior A robust and agile ADF relies on every of combat positions to women therefore positions. We in the ADF are on the edge – member having the opportunity to contribute comes from experience and knowledge, now is the time to cross the Rubicon. fully and equally to Defence capability. We not political correctness. The ADF should persue excellence and cannot credibly claim to be a force for good, We owe all members of the ADF so our challenge is to harness the impetus a force to be reckoned with, a force to win, if the opportunity to achieve their career from early initiatives to actively promote we do not fully use all people in our service. aspirations. In doing so, we need to preserve and achieve gender equality. All members The Australian community should celebrate the standards expected of each and every should enjoy respectful, supportive and the ADF for being an employer where member. The decision to open combat inclusive workplace. women and men are afforded viable career positions to women is about opportunity – In our younger members I see the tenacity advancement opportunities and innovative those who meet the standards can serve. The and drive to make what was once impossible professional development. Through principle- standard will be maintained to ensure that a tangible reality. Our service women based policies we can integrate more women our combat capability is not diminished. will now have the option to explore all Our people are our greatest asset. It is my in the ranks and embed flexibility in the career opportunities. No one has a right to management of ADF careers. intent that every member of the ADF enjoys undermine this choice and we all share the For example, there is still scope to an equal opportunity to an exciting and responsibility to work towards its success, as improve how we help ADF families find a equitable career. To reflect contemporary ultimately, it is about ADF capabilities. better balance between paid work and caring community standards and expectations, we Equally important, we are enabling must therefore accept that gender equality is women, as we do men, to enjoy a rewarding, responsibilities. This includes how we better the norm and not the exception. valued, full-time career in the ADF without allow new mothers to remain connected Not so many decades ago, a woman’s the imposition of artificial barriers as existed to the ADF and support men in sharing the choice to serve in more than 200 different pre-1969. I accept not everyone who joins raising and caring of children – a critical roles offered across the Services was limited. the ADF wants to make the most senior step to progressing equality. In addition, women only won the right to ranks; many make outstanding contributions These are not just women’s issues. We remain in the ADF after marriage in 1969. during decades of service, and this must engage men on these priorities. It was not until 1974 that we allowed opportunity must exist for all ADF members. After all, gender equality is the whole women to serve after having a baby, Ensuring women contend to win community’s responsibility. Meeting the and it was not until 1979 that women’s promotion and hold positions of authority challenge of our shared responsibilities is pay equalled males’. Also in 1979, the is not just about finding and retaining the being tackled at a great rate by the three Army amalgamated the Women’s Royal right women. It is also about recognising Services, but we have more work to do. Australian Army Corps with mainstream and accepting the talents of female We will not walk blindly while we have an Army. These were significant changes in a members. Listening to, and hearing, the endpoint in our sights. I want you all to be short time. voices of both women and men at every involved as we start this journey.

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by the Queensland Police and the ADF RAAF Williamtown on September 21. Airman dies of Investigative Service determined there Soldiers from 8CSSB formed an honour Multiple casualties in Afghanistan injuries were no criminal actions involved. guard and bearer party to escort his casket from the RAAF C-130 aircraft to t is with deep regret that the Australian Slipper (Afghanistan) from January to September 2010, Operation Queensland his grieving family. IDefence Force confirms that Captain October 2010, Operation Yasi Assist Flood Assist from January to February Young soldier The soldier’s funeral was held in the Bryce Duffy, Corporal Ashley Birt and (Australia) in February 2011, and 2011, and Operation Slipper (Afghanistan) Newcastle area on September 27. Lance Corporal Luke Gavin were killed on Operation Slipper from September to from May to October 2011. killed in Timor operations in Afghanistan on October 29. October 2011. Seven soldiers were also wounded when a Loss of sailor member of the Afghan National Army opened fire with an automatic weapon. saddens Navy The families of Captain Duffy, Corporal Birt, Lance Corporal Gavin and the wounded soldiers are receiving support from the Australian Defence Organisation.

An Air Force sergeant who was seriously burned in an explosion at Rockhampton airport on July 25 died of his injuries in the An Australian member of the burns unit of Royal Brisbane Hospital on International Stabilisation Force (ISF), Craftsman Beau Pridue (above), died in a September 20. Lance Corporal Luke Gavin (above) was vehicle accident near Baucau, East Timor, Sergeant Michael Dunn (above), from Corporal Ashley Birt (above) was born a member of the Mentoring Task Force – on September 15. A Royal Australian Navy sailor, 322 Expeditionary Combat Support in Nambour, Queensland in 1989. He Three and was from the 2nd Battalion, A second Australian ISF member was Able Seaman Ewan McDonald, serving in Squadron based at RAAF Base Tindal, enlisted into the Australian Regular Army Royal Australian Regiment in Townsville. injured in the accident and, following HMAS Toowoomba, died while the ship in June 2007 and was allocated to the Lance Corporal Gavin was born in was deployed to the airport as part of aero-medical evacuation, was treated was conducting a port visit to Mumbai, Manly in 1984. He enlisted in the Army Exercise Talisman Sabre. at an ISF-contracted medical facility in India. Royal Australian Engineers as a geospatial After the explosion, colleagues Dili. The soldier suffered minor injuries The Chief of Navy and all members of technician. in 2004 and following his basic training immediately extinguished the flames on and his prognosis for recovery is good. the Navy family are saddened by this loss Following his initial employment and initial employment training, he was his body and applied first aid. The soldiers were travelling in an ISF and offer their condolences to the family. Captain Bryce Duffy (above) was born in training and Specialist Technical Geospatial posted as an infantryman to the 2nd He was transferred initially to Unimog vehicle when the accident occurred. Able Seaman McDonald’s family issued Sydney in 1984 and was educated in Brisbane. Basic course in December 2008, he was Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, Rockhampton Base Hospital for treatment An aero-medical team was dispatched a statement saying the unexpected loss He joined the Australian Defence Force posted to the 1st Topographical Survey in Townsville in 2005. He was promoted and then to Royal Brisbane where he to the scene via helicopter and the has saddened his family and close network Academy in January 2003 and completed a Squadron. He was promoted to Lance to Lance Corporal in January 2009. remained in a serious condition. medical officer confirmed the soldier of friends. Bachelor of Science. He graduated from the Corporal in February 2011 and to He was a highly qualified soldier, having “Ewan’s love for his close-knit family The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal had died in the accident. Royal Military College in December 2006. Corporal in April 2011. completed specialist training as a combat was very apparent; particularly for his Geoff Brown, expressed his deepest Chief of Joint Operations Lieutenant- He was then posted to 1st Field Regiment, Corporal Birt was part of Combined first-aider, Pashtu linguist and infantry sympathies and those of the Air Force nieces and nephews whom he adored,” Royal Australian Artillery in Brisbane. Team Uruzgan and is survived by his support weapons operator. Lance Corporal General Ash Power says the incident the family statement said. community to Sergeant Dunn’s family. highlighted the dangers faced by ADF Captain Duffy was a member of the parents and brother. Gavin was a highly respected member of “Those who visited Mick since the “He treasured his partner whom he Mentoring Task Force – Three and was His colleagues describe him as being the 2nd Battalion. He was acknowledged personnel wherever they were deployed. created a life with in Perth and was looking accident were all affected by the courage “This tragic accident has taken the from the 4th Field Regiment, Royal a proud and well liked soldier. He by his superiors for his positive attitude and determination that he showed forward to sharing his future with her. Regiment of Australian Artillery, based maintained a very high level of physical and loyalty. His subordinate soldiers life of another young man serving his The welfare of his family and friends was during his treatment and are extremely in Townsville. He is survived by his wife, fitness and played hockey at the highest were motivated by his professionalism, nation,” Lieutenant-General Power says. paramount to Ewan and he constantly put mateship and outstanding specialist skills. saddened by his passing. Both soldiers involved in the accident others before himself.” mother and family. levels. Due to his natural leadership style, “Our thoughts are with the family, were Army reservists normally posted Able Seaman McDonald joined the Captain Duffy was a well known and highly maturity, work ethic and dedication to his He was also known for being a devoted friends and colleagues of Sergeant Dunn. to the 8th Combat Services Support Navy eight years ago, and his family said he regarded young officer. He was recognised by specialist trade, he was promoted through husband and father. “He served 27 years in the Air Force Battalion (8CSSB) in NSW. loved every minute of it. He faced many his commanders for his strength of character, the ranks quickly. Lance Corporal Gavin is survived by and most recently he was serving at RAAF In a statement, Craftsman Pridue’s challenges and overcame them with grace determination and diligence. His peers He was a great mate to his many his wife and their three children. Base Tindal where he and his family were family says growing up in Newcastle, and dignity. remember him as an officer who maintained colleagues and well liked by all. He was Lance Corporal Gavin deployed on long-standing members of the Katherine Beau always strived to be at his best. “The Navy definitely brought out the the highest possible personal standards. a larrikin and was always smiling. His Operation Astute (East Timor) on three community,” Air Marshal Brown says. “He loved his family, he loved his mates best in Ewan; he joined as a boy and left His selfless dedication to duty was mates remember him as a great bloke, a occasions, the first from May to October Meanwhile, investigations into the and he loved the Army,” the statement says. as a true gentleman. demonstrated by the fact that he had distinguished sportsman and an excellent 2006, before further deployments from incident continue. The ADF’s safety “We are extremely proud of our boy “Ewan had a wide circle of friends volunteered for his second tour of duty in soldier. He will not be forgotten and will October to March 2008, and again review, which was completed on August and we know that we lost him doing a both in Victoria and Western Australia, Afghanistan at short notice, after a fellow always remain a part of the sapper family. from May 2009 to February 2010. He 30, was unable to determine what job he was trained for and loved doing.” enjoying his free time four-wheel officer was wounded in action. Corporal Birt deployed on Operation deployed on Operation Slipper from caused the explosion while inquiries Craftsman Pridue’s body returned to driving and sailing model boats.” Captain Duffy deployed on Operation Anode (Solomon Islands) from July to June to October this year.

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The Defence APS Core Capability Defence leads Bargaining continues Framework is the first stage of a three- Shelly says goodbye to her year career and talent management dreadlocks for charity the way in for DECA 2011 system designed to help grow employees as leaders of the Defence organisation Defence Support Group employee Shelly At the end of October, two months energy priority is to deliver a balanced and (see separate story on page 27). Thomson has bravely signed up to shave her after Shelly’s website was launched, she Defence, on behalf of 84 appealing employment package. It will see a shift in Defence from a head, all in the name of charity. Commonwealth agencies, has signed a “The proposed DECA 2011 builds had already raised more than $2500 situation where APS employees largely Shelly, who joined the department new four-year whole-of-government on the conditions of DECA 2009 and is in donations – halfway to her goal of manage their careers with limited three years ago as a graduate, is excited $5000. Shelly will be shaving her head contract with ERM Power Retail written in a way that encourages a healthy assistance, to a system where managers about the prospect of raising money for beginning on July 1. balance between work, home and family in early December and will keep those and supervisors take a more active a charity close to her heart. interested in the event updated through The contract prices indicate that life; encourages our people’s professional Shelly’s charity of choice is Youngcare, role in the career development of their her website. Defence could reduce energy costs by development; and provides for a fair and employees. an Australia-wide, Brisbane-based up to 17 per cent. This will help offset For information on how to donate, inclusive work environment,” Mr Minns says. “We know that our APS workforce organisation committed to getting anticipated increases in regulated fees, further photos and updates, and to “Feedback from our Defence APS wants better information to manage young people with high-level care needs retail prices and carbon tax impacts. workforce through avenues like the their careers and promotional prospects. out of nursing homes and into suitable learn more about Youngcare, It is also an important element of the Defence Attitude Survey suggests that we The Framework is intended to meet accommodation and care options. visit www.everydayhero.com.au/ Strategic Reform Program. are delivering on these commitments for this need and connect our people more “I have chosen a charity that advocates shelly_thomson Since 2005 Defence has been the lead the bulk of the Defence APS workforce.” closely with organisational performance an issue which I have been passionate agency in the procurement of electricity The Deputy Secretary People Strategies and Policy, Additionally, results of the DECA 2011 goals,” Mr Minns says. about for a long time,” Shelly says. for Commonwealth departments and Phil Minns, is working towards a balanced and survey, conducted following the first “Defence believes that an attractive “Before working for Defence I was a agencies with sites in the ACT. appealing employment package. DECA 2011 vote, supports that the APS employment package isn’t just about pay. disability carer for people with high-level Defence represents more than 50 workforce is generally satisfied with the “We’re committed to delivering care needs. I saw first-hand the limited argaining has recommenced towards per cent of all energy consumed by conditions on offer. a balanced and appealing package care options available for young people Commonwealth agencies and currently a replacement Defence Enterprise who require 24-hour support. B “We acknowledge though that there is that provides for our people’s career purchases 10 per cent green energy in Collective Agreement (DECA) 2011. “If you’re 18 and no longer want always room for improvement, and that there development, makes an investment all its major electricity supply contracts. Following the employee ‘no’ vote in your family to be looking after all of may be some areas in the APS workforce in our people with training and Defence is examining and July, a revised pay offer was made to your personal care needs, there are where our people are not necessarily development to prepare them for future implementing numerous energy bargaining representatives, however accessing the good conditions of service not many options that will support both Defence and the representatives the roles, rewards loyalty, enables our efficiency initiatives. Employees can help we’ve built into the DECA,” Mr Minns says. people to take a break from work each you to live a ‘young’ and fulfilled parties continue to remain divided on the life. This is a gap in our society that reduce the Defence carbon footprint, “We’re working to tackle this and year, and within a package that supports issue of pay. Youngcare is striving to fill through as well as energy costs, by turning off make application more consistent. our people and their families.” lights and electrical equipment when Defence is maintaining its commitment Through DECA 2011 we have been increased accommodation options, to offer its APS1-EL2 workforce a In addition to the DECA, a new not required, taking short showers, developing a range of scenario-based advocacy and lobbying.” remuneration level that is in the top Workplace Remuneration Agreement using natural ventilation where possible, examples to make the principles and Shelly’s blonde, red and purple quartile of APS salaries, proposing a nine (WRA) is currently being negotiated for reporting faults and using off-peak intent of DECA 2011 clearer. dreadlocks have become known around the per cent offer for three years; an offer ADF members. The Chiefs of Service halls of Russell Offices in Canberra. energy where possible. that delivers on this commitment and “The aim of these scenarios is to dispel Committee expressed its support for the If you have ideas for saving energy, myths and misinformation and to support “I’ve had the dreads for close to six is supported by the APS Remuneration WRA to contain a pay offer of nine per years now, but I’m willing to sacrifice contact your local Regional Energy and supervisors and managers in implementing Shelly Thomson and her long dreadlocks, which will soon Survey data provided by Mercer cent for three years, which is consistent them for the right price,” Shelly says. be taken off for a great cause. Sustainability Manager. (Australia). various employment provisions, such as with the pay offer to the APS workforce. Government’s enterprise bargaining flexible work arrangements. Preserving the link between the policy in the public sector requires an “In addition to the DECA, we are DECA and the WRA is considered an Defence leads the way on mental health research organisation to achieve productivity or compiling the feedback you provide us important strategic objective to support One of Australia’s leading mental health “Where they have really emphasised but overall, it shows there is very little efficiency gains to offset pay increases. through surveys into quarterly reports Defence’s integrated workforce. The experts has hailed Defence as a world prevention, early intervention, use difference between the mental health Defence has used the productivity that give Defence with an indication of Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal leader on mental health issues. of e-health strategies, easy access to prevalence of people who have deployed gains achieved through the Strategic what we are doing well and where we was scheduled to hear the submission The Executive Director of the Brain and care, peer and family support and most on operations and those who have never Reform Program (SRP) as justification can improve. for a replacement WRA on October 27. Mind Research Institute, Professor Ian for the genuine, quantifiable productivity “Through communicating the Defence To find out more on DECA 2011, visit importantly collective action, they are been deployed. Hickie, described the Australian Defence world leading,” Professor Hickie says. “Research findings will be applied improvements needed to offset the pay Employment Offer, we will share this the DECA 2011 Pay and Conditions Force Mental Health and Wellbeing The Chief of the Defence Force, to current ADF policy and programs rise currently on offer. intelligence and request that leaders, intranet page for the latest information Prevalence Study as world best practice. Defence’s achievements under SRP managers and supervisors help deliver on pay, industrial action and newsletters. “Defence, through its leadership, General David Hurley says the research required to meet the future needs of have enabled the organisation to fund the on the commitments outlined in our You can also contact the Defence through its medical research, is serious shows existing mental health programs serving ADF members after their military proposed pay offer without detriment to employment package,” Mr Minns says. Workplace Relations team directly about addressing these issues and has are working, but the ADF would always service ends,” General Hurley says. other elements of the employment package. Defence is also investing in its people in relation to DECA 2011, with an chosen gutsy, smart, collective and strive to do better. The Mental Health and Wellbeing The Deputy Secretary People Strategies through projects that focus on building email to [email protected] informed strategies to this major “The study highlights some areas Strategy will provide a blueprint for the and Policy, Phil Minns, says Defence’s people capability for Force 2030. Mailbox. challenge. where we need to focus our attention, 2012-2015 Mental Health Action Plan.

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The project is being undertaken by Former RAAF bombing G-tek Australia Pty Ltd, a specialist UXO clearance company. In order to complete the first stage of the project, a limited range clean-up burn-off was successfully undertaken in April to reduce the long spear grass. This enabled workers to complete a visual search of the islands for UXO. Using hand-held electromagnetic equipment and searching to a depth of about 50 centimetres, one 120-pound and three 250-pound unexploded bombs were located and identified on Bare Sand Island. The manager of the The surface and shallow search stages National Unexploded of the project will be complemented Ordnance Office, Major in 2012 by a deep search using digital Geoffrey Robinson (left), magnetics technology to a depth of about identifies unexploded three metres. ordnance at Bare With the cooperation of the Northern Sand Island as part of a hazard reduction Territory Government, an exclusion zone program. has been established around the islands while the project is being conducted. n air-to-ground weapons Major Robinson also runs the Explosive Interest groups, including tourism range, used by the Royal Ordnance Disposal Control Centre for operators and academic researchers who A the ACT and southern New South Wales. have a genuine need to access the islands, Australian Air Force and allied The hazard reduction project will make the may be granted permission, subject to air forces from World War II until area safer for a number of interest groups that strict conditions. 1979, is being rehabilitated under visit the islands, including tourist excursions “Unexploded ordnance in this area a Defence Support Group (DSG) to Bare Sand Island during the turtle nesting poses substantial risk to people visiting the period of the dry season. Research groups islands, which is a key reason why Defence project. also camp on the island to conduct studies of is undertaking this hazard reduction turtle egg-laying and hatchings. program,” Major Robinson says. The Quail Island Air Weapons range, 65 Charles Darwin University has been “Our ultimate aim is to make the kilometres north-west of Darwin, was conducting a turtle research program on area as safe as possible for future use used for bombing, gunnery and rocket Bare Sand Island since 1996 and provides by the local indigenous, research and practices by aircraft from a number of vital information to ensure the protection recreational communities.” countries, including the Netherlands East and conservation of Flatback Sea Turtles Current indications are that the project Indies Air Force during World War II and and their habitat. will be complete by 2013. later by the Republic of Singapore Air Defence continues to liaise closely Force. with the university to ensure that every The range consists of Quail, Bare Sand possible measure has been implemented and Djajalbit Islands and is a popular to protect the turtles. While all UXO fishing and camping location. hazard reduction work must be conducted After the range became disused, the in daylight, this measure also ensures the RAAF conducted periodical clearance of nocturnal nesting activity of the turtles is the unexploded ordnance (UXO) found not adversely affected. on the surface. The current project will The project management team has locate and remove the subsurface UXO in worked hard to ensure all stakeholders have a three-year period to ensure the islands been involved in the consultation process. are safe for future use. The Northern Territory Government, the The project is being managed by Northern Land Council as representatives Major Geoffrey Robinson, the manager of the traditional custodians of the land, of the National Unexploded Ordnance the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority, Office in Property Services Branch tourist operators and environmental within Infrastructure Division of DSG. experts, have all contributed to the project’s As an ammunition technical officer, development. The sign says it all.

10 DEFENCE MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL NEWS Secretary and CDF in good company at AUSMIN

The Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley (left), and the Secretary of Defence, Duncan Lewis (6th from left), with the Australian delegation at AUSMIN 2011.

he new Secretary of of Defense, Leon Panetta, and the international efforts in Afghanistan Defence, Duncan Lewis, Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham to transition to Afghan-led security T Clinton, the Defence and Foreign responsibility by 2014. I reiterated Australia’s and the Chief of the Defence ministers marked the 60th anniversary commitment to training the Afghan National Force, General David Hurley, of the Australia-United States alliance Army’s 4th Brigade in Uruzgan Province. accompanied the Australian where the ANZUS Treaty was signed on “We acknowledged our growing delegation to the Australia- September 1, 1951. cooperation in space and discussed “We endorsed a joint statement on important defence capability acquisitions, United States Ministerial cyber, declaring that cyber attacks could including the Joint Strike Fighter and Consultations (AUSMIN) in San be invoked under the ANZUS Treaty, Future Submarine.” Francisco on September 14-15. demonstrating the adaptability of our During the visit, the Minister also took alliance, 10 years on from when the delivery of the Royal Australian Air Force’s The Minister for Defence, Stephen Treaty was first formally activated in fifth C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at Smith, jointly led the delegation with response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks,” Boeing’s Long Beach production facility the Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd. Mr Smith says. near Los Angeles. Other members of the Australian The Minister also discussed progress “The addition of a fifth aircraft to the delegation included the Secretary of on the United States Global Force RAAF’s fleet will expand Australia’s capacity the Department of Foreign Affairs and Posture Review. to deploy rapidly personnel and equipment Trade, Dennis Richardson, the acting “Secretary Panetta and I are satisfied all around the world,” Mr Smith says. National Security Advisor Dr Margot at the progress made by officials on “I also met with industry representatives McCarthy, the Director General of the working up options for Government to discuss challenges that both Office of National Assessments, Allan consideration for our forces to work governments and industry face in Gyngell, and the Ambassador to the more closely together in the Asia- cyber security. I underlined Australia’s United States, Kim Beazley. Pacific,” he says. commitment to countering threats to the Together with the US Secretary “We discussed the progress of cyber environment.”

www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 11 SPOTLIGHT ON REFORM

Opposite and above: Navy maintenance crew work on a Seahawk helicopter at 816 Squadron at HMAS Albatross.

In order to do this effectively we set making airframes available more often then assess these initiatives in terms of up integrated project teams working for operations and increasing the training the potential impacts on capability and directly with capability and sustainment throughput of aviation technicians. safety before plans are established to managers through well resourced Other reforms like the reviewing implement appropriate reforms. projects to identify opportunities for of spares inventories has enabled The fact that we have education reform. Once those opportunities are Navy to significantly improve spares processes in place such as Lean training Navy reform making waves identified we develop the business plans management. This has resulted in to support reform, and a range of Navy being able to turn off planned and implementation plans to pull the activities which support cultural change, avy’s Continuous noticeable shift in Navy in this time. Indeed, 75 per cent of Navy’s SRP levers to make it happen. Sometimes Improvement program is Navy’s reform approach is built on the reform targets are in smart sustainment. that takes investment at the front end. N establishment of effective governance, a Navy views this as a real opportunity It is not about cutting to save. It “What we are about is aligning capability improving the organisation’s program of cultural change, and driving to ensure that we align our sustainment is about investing time, energy and and sustainment, demand and supply, while structure and developing a reform through a process of continuous reality to capability outputs. The real resources to change the way in which culture of cost consciousness improvement. focus is on providing resources to we do business without compromising simultaneously ensuring that alignment through identifying business The real difference has been that Navy ensure that we can make the system as capability or safety. provides a path to future force generation.” efficient and effective as possible while capability managers at all levels are now What is a good example of reform improvement opportunities, focusing on understanding the real cost maintaining a glide path to Force 2030. in Navy? – The Deputy Chief of Navy, according to the Deputy Chief of doing business; and being aware of If we can get that right we will be in One example of positive improvement of Navy, Rear Admiral Trevor the cost drivers has enabled them to be great shape. Rear Admiral Trevor Jones more cost conscious and aware of the as a result of the implementation of Jones. Here, Rear Admiral Can you explain the Continuous strategic reform is of the Seahawk Jones answers some questions impacts of their budgets. So Navy’s reform driven cultural Improvement methodology? helicopter maintenance procedures purchasing activities as we already have mean that the organisation is getting about the program and Navy’s journey has begun, but it will take time At the end of the day it is pretty at 816 Squadron. By examining work sufficient spares in our inventory for the smarter about how business is done and initiatives for the Strategic to realise sustainable reform. straight forward. It is not about ‘Lean’. practices and empowering individual life of the current airframes. how we acquit the Navy budget. ‘Lean’ is important but we are not about technicians to accept responsibility for To grow and meet our future Reform Program (SRP). What are the immediate priorities, ‘leaning the Navy’. their part of the workflow, the squadron What is the key message for sailors capability needs is a driver, but just and also longer term? What we are about is aligning reduced the time needed for regular and, more broadly, for Defence? How are Navy’s reform and The immediate priorities for capability and sustainment, demand and phased maintenance on the Seahawk Strategic reform is all about applying taking action and fixing problems has improvement efforts going? Navy have been in the areas of smart supply while simultaneously ensuring helicopters from 18 weeks to 10 weeks. Navy’s Signature Behaviours. It is always been part of Navy culture – Navy is now two years into the sustainment as this is where the most that alignment provides a path to future These improvements have not only supported by processes that encourage we’re just now giving Navy people the reform process and there has been a significant efficiencies are to be made. force generation. realised savings but, importantly, they are and identify reform in the workplace, tools to do this.

12 DEFENCE MAGAZINE www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 13 PICTORIAL: ALL THE QUEEN’S COLOURS

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ore than 5000 spectators looked on as the cadets and staff Australia on the world stage,” the Commandant of the Royal His Majesty King George VI first presented Colours to Mof the Royal Military College of Australia conducted a Military College of Australia, Brigadier David Luhrs, says. the Corps of Staff Cadets on May 10, 1927, when he visited parade fit for a Queen to mark the presentation of new Queen’s “They are also a reminder of the men and women who came Australia as Duke of York. and Regimental Colours to the College in its centenary year. before us and who also served under these Colours; this link On February 17, 1954, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II “The Colours are a treasured College possession, they through time is what makes it such a special day, particularly presented new Colours to the Corps. These, in turn, were represent the faith of the monarchy in an institution that has for given the number of former graduates who were able to be replaced on April 27, 1970. Her Majesty presented a further 100 years produced Army officers and leaders who have served here. We have graduates from as far back as the class of 1954.” set of new Colours on May 10, 1988. 5

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14 DEFENCE MAGAZINE www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 15 PUBLIC SECTOR NEWS

Defence Materiel Organisation’s LS Irvine articulated the discrepancies risk that required an innovative and well Army Aviation Systems Program in the publications to command, informed strategy. This was new ground Defence shines at national Office (AASPO) was the winner enabling those responsible for the for Defence and it affirmed the ADF’s of the Best Solution to an Identified documents to apply remedies. commitment to rehabilitate its people safety awards Workplace Health and Safety Issue LCDR Andrew Rohrsheim was wherever possible. for improvements being delivering on the winner for Best Individual The Parachute Training School the Chinook helicopter. Contribution to Health and Safety, was highly commended in the A board of inquiry found “Wall Style in sub-category (b). LCDR Rohrsheim Leadership Award for Injury or Troop Seats” needed to be replaced was a champion for building the safety as they had the potential to result in culture within the Aircraft Maintenance Disease Prevention and Management injuries and fatalities. AASPO designed a and Flight Trials Unit, Navy Aviation. category for its safe delivery compatible seating solution that is capable He increased communications and of parachute training. The of sustaining up to and including a 26.6 G instilled a sense of OHS ownership Commanding Officer and his team force impact without compromising the at all levels, revamping outdated compiled and analysed risk appreciation Chinook’s operational characteristics. standing instructions and developing summaries for all parachuting activities AASPO instigated an ADF Aircraft a compliance matrix against all higher at the school. This enabled the Crash Protection Policy compliant level regulations. development of remediated policies and seating solution that delivers the most The unit’s safety systems have procedures that significantly reduced the substantial improvement in Chinook received accolades from the Directorate frequency and severity of injuries from combined cargo and passenger of Defence Aviation and Air Force parachuting activities. This action has operations in its 50 years of service. Safety and Airworthiness Regulators at considerably increased the number of LS Natalie Irvine was the winner numerous Air Worthiness Boards. qualified parachutists. for Best Individual Contribution to The RAN Diving School and the Category winners at the 2011 SRCC Health and Safety in sub-category Submarine Underwater Medicine Safety Awards will now compete in (a). LS Irvine was recognised for her Unit was the winner for the next year’s National Safe Work Australia commitment to aviation safety and Rehabilitation and Return to Work Awards.Meanwhile, the 2012 Defence correction of contrasting directions and Award in sub-category (a). The school orders in aviation safety publications. developed a rehabilitation program OHS Awards have now opened. For She identified discrepancies between that enabled a diver injured in a shark nominations see your group safety governing documents to ensure attack to return to work in a diving coordinator for entry details or helicopters were not exposed to environment without an aggravated visit: http://ohsc.defence.gov.au/ The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin (centre), with Defence’s OHS champions at the Safety, radiation hazards on Anzac-class frigates. medical status or involving unnecessary DefenceOHSAwards/default.htm Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission Awards.

efence is leading the Defence had eight finalists in five was the winner in the Best Safety Day message Dway in occupational out of six categories, competing Workplace Health and Safety health and safety, winning with 13 finalists from across the Management System category for for leaders Commonwealth. its OHS Management System The 2011 Defence Safety Day training and guidance material five awards at the 2011 The Minister for Defence Science Improvement Strategy. 16th built on the message from last that was disseminated leading up Safety Rehabilitation and and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, says Battalion recognised the need to relate year that all Defence leaders to the day. Compensation Commission the high level of success showcases to the unit’s geographically dispersed are responsible for the diligent “This was a prime opportunity (SRCC) Safety Awards on Defence’s commitment to ensuring part-time workforce, and operate with application of safety standards. for Defence leadership to September 13. risks to health, safety and wellbeing are no full-time OHS specialist resource. The day was held on Wednesday, demonstrate its due diligence identified and actively managed. The unit also needed to take into October 26, and aligned with Safe credentials by encouraging the “I am particularly delighted to see that consideration the specialised needs of a Work Australia Week. development of activities for the Defence had two finalists in the category soldier who had been blinded while on The theme this year was ‘you day within their respective groups for the Rehabilitation and Return to operations in Iraq. cannot afford to walk past your and services,” Mr Kranz says. Work Award this year,” Mr Snowdon says. A year later its safety management responsibility for safety under the He says support included “It shows that Defence is honouring system was recognised in the ArmySAFE Work Health and Safety Act’. providing resources for planning its promise to rehabilitate and return its audit as ‘best practice’. The ArmySAFE The Director General and activities on the day, wounded or injured ADF personnel to Advisory Service Audit team requested Occupational Health and Safety, encouraging everyone to speak work wherever it’s possible.” a number of the key implementation Lindsay Kranz, says the theme up about safety concerns without Defence winners at the SRCC Awards documents to assist other units across consolidated information about reproach, and by utilising work, were: the ADF to develop and improve the model work health and safety health and safety information on Army’s 16th Battalion, Royal their systems.There was a 72 per cent laws and the significant changes to the Comcare website: Western Australian Regiment, reduction in the annual injury rate. responsibilities, accountabilities, www.comcare.gov.au/WHS An example of Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.

16 DEFENCE MAGAZINE www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 17 COVER STORY “People are people; it doesn’t matter if they’re in uniform or not. They laugh together, they cry together; they have all the same sort of emotional reactions in and out of the workplace.”

By Bronwyn Madge s Duncan Lewis walks Duncan Lewis was in the Australian an economics background (of which Ainto the foyer of a Army for more than three decades, rising there are many) might have taken some Russell building he is quickly to the level of Major General. umbrage at that observation by the media. “I spent 33 years in this organisation; I “I think that the skill set that is required approached and warmly graduated from Duntroon in 1975 in the for senior corporate management is one welcomed by an Army officer. same class as CDF [General Hurley, Chief of leadership. It’s one of being able to Behind the officer, a public of the Defence Force]; we have essentially manage large volumes of information, servant says hello. Meeting grown up together in a military sense,” large numbers of people and reports; Mr Lewis says. Duncan Lewis for the first being able to drive forward on change and In November 2004, Mr Lewis left the to manage change; to work cooperatively time, it is easy to appreciate Army after being head hunted by the with those organisations that support you why he draws such warmth Prime Minister’s Department for a new or are around you; and to establish a good and respect. Relaxed, open civilian national security role. relationship with government, with the and affable, coupled with “I left Defence and the Army with the Minister and with regional partners. support of the then Prime Minister, John “They’re the sorts of qualities that intelligence, determination Howard, to take over the National Security and focus, Duncan Lewis is are important for leaders of any Division,” Mr Lewis says. organisation, whether it be the Secretary ready for the challenges that Mr Lewis spent seven years in the of this department or the CEO of a major lie ahead. Department of Prime Minister and commercial enterprise. Not, in my view, Cabinet, where he played a leading role whether you are an economist or somebody The Prime Minister announced on all matters relating to the security of with fine arts or science qualifications,” Mr the appointment of Duncan Lewis the nation. Lewis says. as Secretary of Defence and he He served as the inaugural National Despite spending the majority of his commenced in the role on September 5. Security Adviser, holding this position for It was an easy decision for Mr Lewis to nearly three years. He developed it from working career in the Army, the transition accept the position offered, describing it the ground up and was the principal source from military officer to public servant as something akin to a homecoming. of security advice for the Prime Minister. was a relatively easy process for Mr “The first thing I thought about was He was responsible for the strategic Lewis, who noted that public servants are the challenge of the job,” Mr Lewis says. leadership of the national security professional and impartial. “The second thing I thought about community and the coordination of “People are people; it doesn’t matter if was how pleased I would be to return national security policy development and they’re in uniform or not,” Mr Lewis says. to what I regard as my home. I’ve crisis response. “They laugh together, they cry together; spent most of my working life in this When Mr Lewis was announced as they have all the same sort of emotional organisation. I love it dearly and it’s Secretary of Defence, the media was reactions in and out of the workplace. great to be back. quick to label him an Army man. It “I think the public service is a very “I thought also about all of those people was also touted that he may lack the professional, very trustworthy entry whom I have had contact with over the necessary economic credentials to lead a point for government. The public service Driving reform years. Many of the senior APS staff here Commonwealth department. represents continuity, it’s trusted. It I’ve known for 20 years and I would say “I read those comments with wry has a reputation for impartiality and that about half of those men and women I amusement,” Mr Lewis says. “It did it’s thorough in the way it works the worked with when I was a young officer, occur to me that perhaps all of my fellow necessary processes and the machinery on the SRP I’ve kept in touch with.” secretaries in this town who don’t have of government.

“I believe that five minds are better than one. highway I like to hear from people that are working for me.”

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“You can regard this department as perhaps a team of teams. It is a system Biography of systems, but at the end of the day it Building on almost four decades of experience in the defence and national is One Defence; it is one workforce.” security communities, Mr Lewis commenced as Secretary of Defence on Starting back in Defence only weeks “This is a very large department we’re September 5. after the Minister for Defence released running. If you count both full-time and Moving from Western Australia, the Rufus Black Review of the Defence part-time employees, about 100,000 Mr Lewis joined the Australian Army, Accountability Framework, Mr Lewis people, and if you add the contractors graduating from the Royal Military describes the relationship between those around the outside of that, it’s a very much College, Duntroon in 1975. A career in reforms and the broader SRP. larger organisation. And those people are the military, spanning 33 years, followed. “On the highway there are a number of represented in 40 countries or so. During this time Mr Lewis rose to the lanes which are individual reviews. The “We have also got more than 300 rank of Major General. He was awarded Black review, in particular, is a review the Distinguished Service Cross, the properties around Australia; a number Conspicuous Service Cross and appointed which I intend moving very quickly on: in of those are major bases. So we’re as an Officer of the Order of Australia terms of the appointment of two associate represented in every state and territory. for his service in command of Australian secretaries; the necessary reformation It’s a very large, complex department,” Special Forces. The current Defence Committee, with the Secretary, Duncan Lewis, and the Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley (front row, centre), who graduated around committee processes; the changes Mr Lewis says. In 2005, Mr Lewis left the military from the same class at Duntroon in 1975. Photo: Steve Dent in departmental process that brings about “My view is that we need to turn and joined the public service. His initial “A professional, impartial public “We have some areas where we need it is for this department. accountability and responsibility; and staff this department into a highly respected appointment was as First Assistant service based on promotion by merit is an to significantly change the way we do “We need to ensure that we change development,” Mr Lewis says. provider of advice to government. We have Secretary of the National Security Division imperative for our community,” he says. business,” Mr Lewis says. “A senior through time. We need to adapt to Delivering value for money to the got a considerable amount of work to do to within the Department of Prime Minister It is obvious that people are important American colleague of mine once modernity and we need to become Australian people and a defence force that better support the government of the day and Cabinet. Later that year, he was to Mr Lewis, and he describes his said that history is a harsh judge of far more efficient. The dollars are not is capable within the boundaries of the and to make sure that the Minister – the promoted to Deputy Secretary and shortly leadership style as a combination of organisations that won’t change. And so going to become any greater over resources available are the central issues Ministers in this portfolio – receive timely, after, he was promoted to Associate consultative and participative. the years. We have a finite resource, a the Secretary and CDF will address in the accurate, reliable, and considered advice. Secretary. Here he led the National Security and International Policy Group “People are in the forefront of my finite number of dollars. If we intend coming months. Staff development and We can’t put a foot wrong with the advice and contributed to the Department’s mind,” Mr Lewis says. “I believe that five support to Defence’s deployed people, both that we give to government.” Five priorities increasing military capability through broader leadership as a member of its minds are better than one and I like to time, defence capability through time, uniform and civilian, are also high priorities. While Mr Lewis is in the early days of his On Duncan Lewis’s first day, he Another area Mr Lewis is focused on is tenure, he has already set a clear course that Executive. He served as the Chair of the hear from people that are working for then we very much need to adjust the Board of the National Security College sent out an all staff email and establishing Defence as what he refers to as a he wants this department to follow. me. I think they have an obligation to way we do business. and as an ex officio member of the Council DEFGRAM highlighting his priorities great and respected Department of State. give me their views. I may not always “We’ve got to save at the back end to “I go back to the five priorities that I of the order of Australia and the National as Secretary: agree, but I will hear them out because I put into the front end. People may say, put out in the DEFGRAM on my first Australia Day Committee. think you need to get those four or five • To support our operationally ‘oh, but we’ve always been doing this, day here,” Mr Lewis says. From December 2008, Mr Lewis served different opinions on an issue. deployed people. They must here we go again around the void’ but, “I think it is absolutely critical that as Australia’s inaugural National Security “I came to discover at a fairly young always be front of mind. in my view, that is not the right way to we work through those five issues. Adviser. He was the Prime Minister’s age that I couldn’t do it all myself, that • To provide the Australian approach this. We’ve got a large number of reviews principal source of advice on national I needed other people. They were more Government with the best “Reform is the norm, it’s been like that are coming to completion and the security matters. He had responsibility for numerous than one, they are more and most effective defence this throughout my entire working life. management of the recommendations the strategic leadership of the national skilled in their respective lanes than I capabilities we can field within Organisations that don’t adapt perish. that are coming out of those reviews is, security community, as well as the am, and if I was going to get a very large our resources. I’m determined that this department is quite clearly, a major piece of work. coordination of national security policy job of work done I would need to rely • To establish this Department as not going to perish, or diminish or not “I must say on the issue of One development and crisis response. very heavily on others. a ‘no nonsense’ organisation be able to deliver the sort of military Defence, I know this has been a point Mr Lewis is a graduate of the British “Defence has a wonderful workforce, focussed on getting the job done. capability that the government and the of discussion for many years, but I am Army Staff College, Camberley and the a group of people who are so incredibly • To pursue value for money for the people of Australia expect,” he says. not only a believer, I am a passionate United States Army War College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from mission-oriented. It shows up in all the Australian taxpayer and hold each Mr Lewis uses an analogy to describe believer in the issue of One Defence. of us to account on that score. “You can regard this department as the University of NSW and a Graduate statistics; this is not common right across his approach to the SRP. Diploma in Defence Studies and • To improve the professional skills perhaps a team of teams. It is a system the public service. We are very mission- “I think the biggest challenge is to Management from Deakin University. He of the APS workforce. I place high of systems, but at the end of the day it oriented than – that is a very good thing,” bring real reform to this department is fluent in Indonesian. Mr Lewis says. importance on staff development using what I describe as the highway is One Defence; it is one workforce. We Mr Lewis is married to Jenny, and they Three years into the Strategic Reform and will work hard with my senior of the SRP. The SRP is a highway to celebrate the differences of the various have two children, Simon and Alison. His Program (SRP), Mr Lewis has joined colleagues to achieve this across a destination that we know, that we components. But ultimately we are One interests include classical music, history, Defence and I am absolutely committed Defence during a period of significant the Department. understand and we are unerringly Australian rules football and tennis. change and ongoing reform. moving towards,” he says. to that.”

20 DEFENCE MAGAZINE www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 21 RESERVES

At its core, Plan Beersheba three regular specialist brigades – 6 occur during the coming year to ensure will optimise the Army Reserve’s Brigade (intelligence, surveillance, that the Navy Reserve continues to New direction for contribution to capability within Army’s target acquisition, reconnaissance contribute to capability in a robust and Total Force. It will achieve this by and electronic warfare), 16 Brigade fully integrated manner. incorporating the Reserve into Army’s (aviation) and 17 Combat Service Similar progress has been made by the Force Generation Cycle. Support Brigade. Air Force, which has already adapted ADF Reserve capability The Army Reserve now has clearly Under Plan Beersheba, it is envisaged Air Force Reserve ‘City Squadrons’ to defined tasks. These are to: that the Army Reserve will re-structure include responsibility for fixed airbase • deliver specified war-fighting in order to generate these integrated functions. capabilities – with a focus on capability outputs. A review into Airbase Force stabilisation operations Some new units and sub-units will Protection will further inform the • provide domestic humanitarian aid be created, and while some existing refinement of the Reserve role. and emergency response units will be downsized, their lineage, Air Force understands that • provide specialist individual heritage, customs and traditions will be an integrated structure with its capabilities, and preserved. geographical distribution, coupled • provide Army surge capabilities. The 2nd Division will continue with Reservist availability, presents Plan Beersheba recommends to provide Reserve Response Force a challenge for training delivery. To the formation of three Multi-role companies and retain responsibility for address this challenge, a proposal for an improved integrated training system is Manoeuvre Brigades (MMB) within the vast majority of the High Readiness near completion. the Regular Army (1st, 3rd and 7th Reserve. Brigades). These will be standard Plan Suakin Navy and Air Force integration in structure and will operate on a In addition to these reforms, Defence The Navy and Air Force continue to 36-month Force Generation Cycle – progress integration with innovation and has commenced an analysis of Reserve readying (training and certification to professionalism. conditions of service and employment deploy), ready (deployed or ready to For example, in Navy, Reservists have models. be deployed) and reset (reconstitution recently been incorporated into the new This initiative will deliver a range of capability, equipment and corporate intelligence specialisation. of employment options to meet the remediation if required). Navy is also assessing where its demands of a shared workforce and Plan Beersheba proposes that each Reservists can best be utilised in the better align capability requirements with MMB will develop a close professional amphibious arm of the Navy and the employment conditions. relationship with a designated pair of Army use of Reserve divers under Project These two major bodies of work, Reserve Multi-role Brigades (MBs). Neptune. These are areas where I see Plans Beersheba and Suakin, will be These ARes brigades will be required significant opportunities for future Navy pivotal in shaping the future direction of to generate a battle group for a the Reserves. I’m optimistic about the The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney, chats with the Commanding Officer of the 8th Brigade, Reserve service, noting that there is Brigadier Phillip Bridie, during his recent visit tour of the Army’s 8th Brigade at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra. 12-month period, each 36 months, much work to be done in this area. opportunities and how we can overcome Photo: Corporal Bernard Pearson which will be aligned to the MMB The Navy Reserve has been through a the challenges. ‘Ready Phase’ of the Force Generation period of consolidation following a whole I am looking forward to working Cycle. of capability workforce review. This closely with and supporting the ADF By Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Other Army Reserve units, sub- review and changes to Navy budgets have as we refine integration and meet Senator David Feeney units, small teams and individuals will refocused Navy Reserve’s workforce. capability requirements to advance our continue to be integrated with the I anticipate that further work will national security interests. have had the privilege I have been impressed not only by the Plan Beersheba and the Army Reserve Iof being Parliamentary capability delivered by Reserves but by In late 2010, the Minister for Secretary for Defence for the obvious camaraderie and mateship Defence, Stephen Smith, and I decided almost a year now. During the that exists throughout the entire that the ‘Rebalancing Army Review “I have been impressed not only by the capability delivered by last year, I have seen first hand Australian Defence Force. Implementation Plan’, including the Recently, at the Australian Reserve Army Reserve Approved Future Force, Reserves but by the obvious camaraderie and mateship that exists the challenges faced by ADF Association’s annual conference, I would not be progressed. throughout the entire Australian Defence Force.” Reserves and also appreciated foreshadowed a new direction in ADF In the months since then, Army their success. Reserve capability. Put simply, this new and the Reserve community have – Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney direction will enhance the ADF’s ability been developing a modernisation plan. to meet operational requirements and Greater consultation and collaboration defend national security. has occurred for Plan Beersheba.

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It is the ninth project RPDE has undertaken for the CIEDTF. Other RPDE activities have worked on using RPDE’s role in Pushing the limits existing intelligence, surveillance and the IED battle reconnaissance (ISR) data to identify anomalies, capturing data during explosive • Quicklook 3 assessed RPDE’s ordnance disposal (EOD) exercises for ability to act as an interface and on IED detection facilitator between Australian later use in improving techniques and industry and the CIEDTF; the prevention, detection, neutralisation, training methods for EOD operators. outcome of this being a member A controlled detonation of an mitigation and exploitation”. But there is Brigadier Budd says there were of the RPDE team acting as Improvised Explosive Device explodes people all over the world working on permanent industry liaison for the in front of an Australian Bushmaster no doubt detection is his priority. “Detection is the key to the game,” he says. IED problems. A well-thumbed NATO CIEDTF. during a move down one of the most tome on counter-IED measures being dangerous IED routes in the region “Right now, we have ground penetrating Sapper Trevor Feilen carefully brushes • Task 22 investigated the to conduct disruption operations in radar (GPR) that works, but only if you’re undertaken around the world sits on his away dirt from a suspected dummy applicability of adapting Northern Kandahar. standing right over the device. desk. He is a passionate advocate for the IED during the 1st Combat Engineer commercial technology for bomb Photo: Major Haydn Barlow “Then we have vehicles with GPR, so sharing of information. Regiment Military Skills competition disposal. “Barriers to communications on the at Robertson Barracks in Darwin the operator is protected, but the speed the • Task 25 examined whether a counter IED fight must come down earlier this year. vehicle can travel at is very slow, around 4kph. capability could be developed, or the scourge will be dangerous to Photo: Sergeant Neil Ruskin fielded and supported to improve “What if the GPR had an array that populations all over the world. the detection of deployed IEDs. would allow us to travel at 6kph, then “Terrorist groups share their bureaucracy and paperwork often prevents The project demonstrated the 10kph? Can I do it at 20kph? So, what knowledge over the internet. They are us from doing it,” Brigadier Budd says. practical extent of existing ISR we’re really asking for is a forward- technologically unsophisticated but With the United Nations and others systems and the most relevant looking GPR.” tactically agile. They know they can still clearing landmines left over from way of applying them. Brigadier Budd is gunning for achieve an affect with IEDs.” World War II and more recent conflicts • Quicklook 43 and Task 33 Australian industry like mining and Pakistan, India, China, southern Thailand in Asia and Africa, Brigadier Budd’s examined whether a capability medical research, outside of the and the southern Philippines, for example, insistence on the need to get on top of could be developed to satisfy the urgent operational need to traditional defence sector. all have significant IED problems with the IED scourge is perhaps portentous. “I need some expert people to look at capture inputs from different various separatists and insurgents using “The IED problem is going to be sensors (video, GPS, voice) during By Jane Seaborn things with a different perspective. them as the weapon of choice. enduring and what we invent, buy and an IED disposal operation. The “I picked on mining and medical because “And we need to have agile procurement deploy now will reside in our arsenal for RPDE task team demonstrated whether it’s in the body or in the ground them by IEDs and, of the 201 wounded, to match the adaptation of our enemy, but future use” it was possible by building rigadier Wayne Budd has they are looking for something you can’t see. a prototype system using 116 of them were as a result of IEDs. Some a simple request. “Show me it’s possible then we’ll figure Commercial-Off-The-Shelf B of them will need lifetime management of “Give me a ground out how to deliver it operationally in a More equipment to protect Australian soldiers products and software. Defence the associated issues. military context. has now contracted Tectonica penetrating radar that will And those figures do not take into Canada will loan two Canadian systems for additional protection against improvised Australia to provide the data provide a bit of stand off.” “We always have to think about the explosive devices for Australian soldiers operating in Afghanistan. logging system. account Afghan civilian casualties and interoperability with everything else the injuries, many of them children killed soldier is using out there.” The arrangement was announced by the Minister for Defence, Stephen Smith, and the • Quicklook 45 and Task 34 Certainly not an unreasonable ask given and injured by indiscriminate IEDs. Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare, following their meeting with the Canadian investigated the current the carnage Improvised Explosive Devices Brigadier Budd has just commissioned Minister of National Defence, Peter MacKay, in September. and emerging persistent “Some of those kids will have lifelong Capability Development Group’s Rapid (IEDs) are inflicting all around the world health issues. The cost is just too high.” The two systems comprise of: surveillance systems. While Prototyping, Development and Evaluation the Task team built a prototype and notably in Afghanistan where Australian Then there is the materiel outlay. • two HUSKY protected mobility vehicles fitted with ground penetrating radar (GPR); and troops are deployed on Operation Slipper. (RPDE) program to investigate what system, its effectiveness was For example, in May this year the • one BUFFALO mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle fitted with an As Commander of the ADF’s Counter technologies and products are available limited by the current level Australian Government committed to detect underground anomalies interrogation arm and mast-mounted Gyrocam camera. of sensor and processing IED Task Force (CIEDTF), Brigadier technology. Budd is driven by the belief that an to purchasing 101 new Bushmaster (Quicklook 76). The vehicles will be used by Australian Army engineers to detect explosive hazards, protected mobility vehicles – 31 to The ADF has deployed a range of including mines and IEDs, to create a safe pathway for troops as they patrol Uruzgan province • Quicklook 44 sought industry effective IED detection tool will have in Afghanistan. The HUSKY mounted GPR provides the ability to detect explosive hazard threats replace those damaged beyond repair equipment to detect buried IEDs, which advice on options for supporting the greatest impact on saving lives. from within an armoured vehicle. the training of EOD operators “Countering the IED threat should be and a further 70 vehicles to support are based on a number of off-the-shelf and current and future operations – a It will protect our troops by allowing them to detect IEDs that other detection equipment might in the context of current the number one defence priority because specially developed products. However, not be able to find, especially devices with low or no metal content. operations and clarity on the we know it will prevent Australian combat commitment which will amount to $130 these have been sourced from within current simulation capability and million by the time they are delivered. the traditional defence industry sphere, The interrogation arm is a safer way of confirming that an IED has been found. It allows our deaths and injury,” Brigadier Budd says. troops to make this confirmation remotely from a safe distance under armour from inside the organisations within Defence The statistics support this view and it “They will replace the ones we’ve lost and while they provide the measure of BUFFALO vehicle. Currently, Sappers have to manually examine any suspected IED. that relate to EOD training from IEDs and the ones we will lose in the functionality required by Defence, it and awareness. The project is not surprising that addressing the IED The high definition Gyrocam camera is mounted on a mast 8 to 10 metres above the scourge has the attention of Defence’s the future,” Brigadier Budd says. is possible there are other products and identified a number of physical vehicle to give a 360-degree view of the terrain. It has a thermal imagery capability and and virtual aids that could be Senior Leadership Group. The CIEDTF takes a multi- technologies that exist outside the defence high quality zoom to detect IED indicators from a distance. disciplinary approach that Brigadier used to improve EOD training, Since Australia deployed to Afghanistan, sector that could also play an important The vehicles will be on loan for around 12 months from 2012. In the meantime, work is e.g. robot simulators and results 29 of our soldiers have been killed, 13 of Budd describes as “prediction, role in detecting IEDs. underway to assess the possible acquisition of a permanent system. have gone into JP3028 to inform The systems were used by Canada in Kandahar and will become available following the draw the selection of new simulation training products. down of Canadian Forces, which will be completed by the end of the year. 24 DEFENCE MAGAZINE www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 25 PEOPLE IN DEFENCE

Defence APS Core and administrative skills, knowledge of employees and grow APS leaders at all and behaviours expected of Defence levels in Defence. Capability Framework employees at each APS level, regardless Participation in the New Starters launch role, Group or geographical location. It program is mandatory for new Defence On September 8, the Secretary of therefore functions as a standard frame of APS employees and participation in the Defence, Duncan Lewis, launched reference for developing these attributes in New Supervisors program is mandatory the Defence APS Core Capability APS employees across Defence. for APS employees moving into a role Framework plus two new corporate The Framework consists of seven supervising APS employees for the first development programs for Defence capability clusters which reflect the time. Australian Public Service (APS) seven national employability skills. Each In addition to developing employees employees. The launch – which cluster is as important as the others. The and their supervisors, the User Guide for represents a significant step forward capabilities are: the Framework supports APS managers, for Defence and its APS employees 1. Communication supervisors and employees applying the – fittingly attracted APS VIPs from 2. Teamwork Framework in the context of performance Defence and the APS Commission, 3. Problem Solving management, recruitment and selection, including the Deputy Commissioner, 4. Resourcefulness and career development and planning. Ms Carmel McGregor. 5. Planning and Organising It is anticipated that the Framework’s The success of our People in Defence 6. Self management The Leadership, Values and APS Capability Development Policy team were awarded a Bronze Commendation for their work developing the Framework and the new corporate implementation will have a positive strategy will be realised when Defence 7. Learning influence on attracting and recruiting development programs. Tracey Pitts (fourth from left) and Andrea Woods (second from right) were awarded individual Silver Commendations for their leadership and tireless has the assured, ongoing people effort in developing the Framework (Tracey), and New Starter and New Supervisor corporate development programs (Andrea). Benefits of the Framework future employees, and retaining our best capability it requires to implement APS workforce through improved learning the Government’s strategy for the The Framework is designed to and development and performance defence of Australia. One way Defence equip Defence APS employees with a management across Defence. is working to achieve this strategy is clear understanding of the common Framing Defence’s core work by taking the lead to build a first class administrative, management and leadership Learn more about what public service through its APS Career capabilities they need as they progress the Framework means for and Talent Management (CTM) system. eptember marked two milestone events, key to progressing the through the organisation. you and your APS team The CTM – being implemented over It aims to connect people development People in Defence Vision. The Secretary and Chief of the Defence members S the next three years – will shift Defence more closely with organisational Force threw their support behind the People in Defence Recall Day and from a being an organisation where performance goals and in doing so assist APS In order to embed the Framework as APS employees largely manage their employees to realise their own potential broadly as possible throughout Defence, a the Secretary launched the Defence APS Core Capability Framework, own career to having a system where through better understanding what is number of presentations will be conducted clearly demonstrating his commitment to Defence’s people – particularly managers and supervisors take a more required of them. from now until November at Defence active role in the development of the A series of learning and development establishments Australia-wide. Defence APS employees – in his first seven days in the job. career of their employees. programs – including the New Starters These presentations will not only This is a very different approach and New Supervisors programs launched introduce employees to the Framework People in Defence collaboratively to progress Defence’s environment in the context of what from how Defence currently develops on September 8 – have been designed to but will also demonstrate its many practical Recall Day strategic objectives, including improving Workforce Intelligence is telling us, and supports the careers of its APS help employees transition through key applications. For more information on its culture and building an organisation and also explored the relevance of the workforce. This new, whole-of-APS career conversion points. These programs the Framework and presentations go The People in Defence Recall that operates under one set of values. Vision and current Annual People Plan approach within Defence will maximise demonstrate Defence’s goal to influence to: www.defence.gov.au/pspg/sites/ Day, held September13, attracted a They implored delegates to use the Recall in light of the current strategic HR APS talent for organisational benefit. the career development and progression APSCareerDevelopment delegation of about 60 senior Defence Day to ensure that HR strategy, present environment. The Defence APS Core Capability human resource leaders and workforce and future, supports their wishes and the Afternoon group work harnessed the Framework is a key element of the CTM representatives; the largest gathering evolving Defence environment. collective strategic planning ability of system and the launch of the Framework of this kind since last June’s People in That the Secretary and CDF delegates with a focus on identifying marked first phase commencement for Defence Symposium. prioritised opening the Recall Day on implementing a new CTM system for gaps in current strategic HR planning, The Secretary and CDF gave the the eve of heading to the United States managers, supervisors and employees. determining the relevance of existing Recall Day opening address, explaining for the latest round of AUSMIN talks to delegates what they see as Defence’s sent a strong message to delegates about work programs and developing a draft About the Defence APS Core people capability priorities now and for the importance of the Recall Day and program of work to address gaps and Capability Framework Force 2030 in the context of the current the delegates’ role in ensuring Defence capitalise on successes to date. The primary objective of Defence ‘review environment’. has its HR strategy right. The draft program of work developed education and training expenditure is The Secretary and CDF shared with Following the compelling opening during the Recall Day will inform the to develop the workforce to deliver next Annual People Plan. Watch this delegates their enthusiasm the Defence address, Recall Day delegates Defence capability as directed by The Secretary of Defence, Duncan Lewis, launches the The Deputy Secretary People Strategies and Policy leadership – Defence Committee participated in sessions focused on space to learn what the new plan will Government. The Framework describes Defence APS Core Capability Framework during his Group, Phil Minns, at the Defence APS Core members – is ready and willing to work examining Defence’s strategic HR mean for you and your team. the common leadership, management fourth day in the job. Capability Framework launch.

26 DEFENCE MAGAZINE www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 27 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

“Against our usual back drop of support to the ADF on operations Connected comms overseas and the regular operational tempo at ‘home’, CIOG needed to step up to meet the challenges of TS11. “Our planning was inter-linked with crucial during exercise the ADF’s exercise planning and began in 2010.” More than 30,000 Australian and US personnel participated in TS11, which was also supported by Headquarters Joint Operations Command near Canberra and various bases across Australia, Hawaii and on the US mainland. Held once every two years with US forces, TS11 is the Australian Defence Force’s largest and most complex field training exercise, and aims to improve combat training, readiness and interoperability across the spectrum of military operations from humanitarian The mission commander, Sergeant Greg Hunt (right), from the 20th Surveillance Target Acquisition Regiment, assistance efforts and peacekeeping with some of the ICT aspects of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Photo: Corporal Raymond Vance through to conventional conflict. Major General Milford says the sheer size Opposite left: United States Air Force Human Resources Manager, Staff Sergeant Mitch Burns, gets an update on of the exercise meant it was, at the same RAAF Base Darwin operations for Exercise Talisman Sabre, from No. 13 Squadron Air Base Command Post Clerk, Corporal Elyse Duncis. time, a major challenge and magnificent Photo: Corporal Colin Dadd opportunity to try new ways of conducting operations with new equipment. “As we got closer to the start of the support the safe and effective operations “This improvement is for the exercise, we were required to modify of our forces, as well as providing a future, but for now we can be pleased existing services, whether it was to give degree of support to US forces operating that CIOG support in TS11 has additional people access to the Defence contributed to ensuring Australian Single Information Environment (SIE) in Australia. And finally, at the end of the or extend and increase services in exercise, our people had to reconstitute forces, through the experience and areas where the exercise was being our networks and align them to support confidence gained on this exercise, conducted,” Major General Milford says. the regular operational tempo.” are better prepared for operations By Air Commodore Nick Barneveld “Once into the exercise we were CIOG will now examine the lessons world-wide to defend Australia and required to provide 24/7 support across identified from its involvement in TS11 its national interests,” Major General our services in a timely manner to and aim to further improve its services. Milford says. ffective communication A new system, designed, built and the training exercise held in Australia’s Eis crucial in any working operated on the Australian side by north. partnership and, following the Chief Information Officer Group Major General Mike Milford, of (CIOG), deepened the connection the CIOG, says the new system was Think twice about software Exercise Talisman Sabre between the forces during the exercise instrumental in providing connectivity Software is a valuable asset – the The Chief Information Officer has directed next installation. earlier this year, the quality in July. to enable the networking of this widely contents of one disk can cost as much as that all software must be supported. If the answer is no, you should contact of communications between The Improved Connectivity Initiative dispersed force. a new car. All software, therefore, must be Software Contract Compliance Branch Australian and United States (ICI) system allowed, for the first time, “This type and scale of connectivity Defence is urging all staff to be procured with maintenance and support within the Chief Information Officer forces has never been so online chat, web browsing, simplified between national systems was simply careful and think twice before installing for the life of the product. Group. promising. and enhanced emails, Voice over not possible before the work of our software onto department computers. The procurement of software also The branch offers: advice on software Internet Protocol (VoIP) and complex CIOG project and ops teams delivered The costs incurred on Defence of incurs future years’ expenditure for licences, models and agreements; applications to interconnect both this new service on TS11,” Major someone copying software from one estimated ongoing annual support. analysis of compliance against licences nations’ Secret High systems. General Milford says. machine to another can be high. Under FMA Act Regulation 10 and agreements; and management The ICI supported more than 2.5 “The ‘warfighters’ will determine the The installation of software without delegate (as detailed in FINMAN 2), of licences, models and agreements, million web hits, almost 750,000 chat value of ICI, however, we can assume it accounting for licences is not just illegal, approval is required for all requests. including auditing of existing licences, postings, more than 100,000 separate was highly useful by the take-up of the but it also means Defence is required to Before you install software, ask yourself reallocation of software entitlements emails and nearly 4000 VoIP calls during services. pay for those licences. whether it is licensed to be used for the and procurement of licences.

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What is a subpoena? A subpoena is a writ or order of a court issued at the request of a party to court proceedings requiring another person to: • attend court to produce documents • provide the court with documents, or • give evidence in those proceedings.

Legal Officer at No. 324 Combat Support Squadron based at RMAF Butterworth, Flight Lieutenant Dale Hooper, was responsible for responding to rules of engagement requests from Maritime Commander Task Group during Exercise Bersama Shield earlier this year. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kylie Gibson

subpoena must be served upon the If a subpoena requires personal Compliance is required unless there person to whom it relates. attendance, this must be carried out by are grounds for having the subpoena set In the case of a subpoena requiring the individual concerned. aside. the production of Defence documents The response – from the production For further information, contact the (which includes ADF-initiated of documents, attendance or both – is Directorate of Litigation on (02) 6266 Subpoena: what you documents), the appropriate person is directed to the court, not to the person 3107 or via email on the Secretary of Defence. who requested the subpoena’s issuance. [email protected] need to know Grounds for setting aside a By Anjali Skandaraja subpoena include:

eing issued with Subpoenas are regularly served on timeframes, as failure to do so can • the subpoena is an abuse of process any documents which would assist that party’s case Ba subpoena is not Defence, usually in relation to criminal, lead to penalties, including fines and • a response to the subpoena would constitute an something that you can family and civil matters. contempt orders,” Ms Bennett says. undue or oppressive burden on the recipient or it • the documents sought are ‘privileged’, for The Director of Litigation, Sandra “Should you be contacted by the has been issued with insufficient particularity as to example, they attract legal professional privilege simply ignore. Defence Bennett, says if there was any reason Legal Services Branch to assist in the what documents are being sought under the Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) personnel are obliged to why a subpoena could not be complied location and provision of documents or • the documents sought are not relevant to any issue • the documents attract public interest immunity, assist if they are contacted with, then personnel should inform the information, it is important that you that may arise in the matter before the court or such as classified documents, by the Legal Services Branch Legal Services Branch within Defence assist.” tribunal • the recipient of the subpoena does not have sufficient Legal Division. Each federal and state court, as well to ensure compliance with • the subpoena is equivalent to ‘discovery’ (discovery is possession or control of the documents sought The branch manages the subpoena as many tribunals, boards and similar subpoena requirements – a court-ordered pre-trial legal process by which the process which, although differing in bodies created under an Act of the • the subpoena was served too late to enable particularly short timeframes. nature and scope, invariably involves a Parliament, has the power to issue a parties in a dispute list the documents that they hold) compliance, or collaborative effort between the branch, subpoena. • the issue of the subpoena amounts to a ‘fishing’ • there is a statutory provision which prohibits the relevant line area or unit and, often, In the case of a tribunal, board or expedition – that is, the party seeking the the documents or certain information in the document records holders. similar body, the initiating document documents is trying to find out whether there are documents from being produced to a court. “It is important that Defence complies may be known as a ‘summons’. with the subpoena within the stipulated To be effective, a sealed copy of the

30 DEFENCE MAGAZINE www.defence.gov.au/defencemagazine 31 DEFENCE SUPPORT Future focus on leadership program eveloping leaders of the Our Business; Business Skilling; Mentoring; “Our strategy is to hire the right people future is a primary focus and Executive Level Mobility. and invest in their personal and professional D “In order to compete in the increasingly development using the Professional of Defence Support Group’s competitive recruitment environment, Development Program and other Infrastructure Division, which maintain corporate knowledge through corporate training. Mentoring is a very has set out to empower existing retention of staff and support and important part of this,” Mr Owens says. staff and attract and retain champion organisational development, Nominations are open to the 2011 intake highly skilled personnel. a robust Professional Development of the division’s Executive Level Mobility Program that is aligned to a future view Scheme, which provides opportunities has been provided for the interest and for executive level employees to transfer The Leadership Development benefit of staff at every level across the laterally to another position. Program – part of the division’s efforts division,” Mr Owens says. These reassignments enable individuals to compete in a competitive recruitment Understanding Our Business focuses to broaden their work experience, build environment – is providing opportunities for APS 5 to EL 2 employees to build “Our strategy is to hire the right people and invest their management and leadership skills and knowledge. in their personal and professional development Linked to the ‘People in Defence’ using the Professional Development Program vision and to the Defence Leadership Core Capability Framework, the program and other corporate training. Mentoring is a very is helping personnel reach their potential important part of this.” and is, therefore, viewed as an investment in the division’s future. – Head of Infrastructure Division Infrastructure Division head John Owens says the Leadership Development John Owens Program is providing significant training for the division’s key senior management on developing understanding of skills and knowledge and enhance their group and its up-and-coming managers. Infrastructure Division’s business and, chances for future promotion. He encourages more staff to get involved. more broadly, Defence’s business. In 2010 the scheme resulted in the “I strongly encourage all managers This is achieved through a speaker series successful transfer of one director and to participate in this program for and branch briefings, in which senior two assistant directors. Infrastructure Division’s future and for executives discuss branch objectives and For more information about their own career development,” Mr responsibilities, issues of interest, working Infrastructure Division’s Professional Owens says. relationships and linkages to other branches. Development Program, contact human The 2011/12 Leadership Development Under the Business Skilling Program, resources manager Melinda Varley. Program is focusing on strategic workshops were introduced specifically leadership, with training in strategic to develop the core skills required of the The Leadership Development division’s employees to meet objectives. thinking and ethical leadership. Program aims to: Previous workshops have covered More than 100 employees have participated in the business program • attract highly skilled employees topics including leadership style, building to the Division high-performance teams, conducting during the past 18 months, learning about complex procurement, financial • support, engage, develop and critical conversations, effective empower our current employees negotiation skills, successfully managing management, project management and ministerial writing skills. • invest in the Division’s future people and effective communication. by providing opportunities and The leadership program is one of many The Mentoring Program, launched two years ago, offers division employees the support to individuals to realise being delivered as part of the Professional their potential, and Development Program, which aims to build chance to enter into valuable mentoring relationships with divisional leaders and • build a values-based leadership on and retain personnel capacity. focus. Other programs include: Understanding managers.

32 DEFENCE MAGAZINE Accommodating project leaps into construction

The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney, addresses the contract signing ceremony for The Director Plenary Group, Ray Wilson, the Head Project Single LEAP. From left: The Director Plenary Group, Ray Wilson; the Head Infrastructure Defence Support Infrastructure Defence Support Group, John Owens Group, John Owens; the Executive Director Project Single Leap, John Bosker; and the Parliamentary Secretary for shake on the contract signing for Project Single Leap. Defence, Senator David Feeney. Construction of more than 3000 units for servicemen and women to call home has begun at Edinburgh in South Australia, Larrakeyah and Robertson Barracks in the Northern Territory, and Lavarack Barracks in North Queensland. Construction at the remaining sites will commence progressively with the last site to be delivered in early 2014. Artist’s impressions Project Single Living Environment of Other Rank’s block and Accommodation Precinct (Project precinct. Single LEAP) Phase 2 achieved contract signature, financial close and briefed The 14 sites are all different in their requirements. Not all will feature the ministers on the direction of the project. three levels of accommodation (Other Ranks, Senior Non-Commissioned/ Project Single LEAP is a multi-phase Junior Officer; Senior Officer) that will be provided in four separate Defence Support Group Infrastructure precincts at some of the larger bases. Division project, which will provide 6400 permanent units for single Site Units Site Units servicemen and women to replace older Lavarack Bks, Townsville QLD 540 Bandiana South, AWMA 50 and out-dated on-base accommodation. The rooms being constructed are of HMAS Albatross, Nowra NSW 170 Simpson Bks, Watsonia VIC 120 a comparable community standard, to RAAF Base Wagga, NSW 50 RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA 430 meet the expectations of single members. Blamey Bks, Kapooka NSW 90 HMAS Stirling, WA 268 The individual, self-contained RMC Duntroon, ACT 44 Campbell Bks, Swanbourne WA 60 furnished rooms have an ensuite, a personal balcony, a kitchenette, and ADFA, Campbell ACT 75 Robertson Bks, Palmerston NT 686 internet and phone connections. Puckapunyal, VIC 200 HMAS Coonawarra/Larrakeyah, NT 232 Additional facilities include car parking with secure storage space, barbecue facilities, recreation facilities, vehicle For more information about the project, please visit the Single Leap wash and maintenance area, and secure website at http://www.defence.gov.au/id/sla/phase2.htm boat and trailer storage.

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board, which reports directly into AFL the place and how they do things, so I’ve up with good outcomes. headquarters. We have responsibility had continuous involment with them So I think that sort of sports for the governance, oversighting and since, and with the AFL Canberra board philosophy applies equally at work, operations of Australian rules within since the start of this year. but then from the work side across the Canberra and the regions. We work structure and the discipline that you How do you find time for all this? closely with the AFL that owns the have to have at work. For AFL, most involvement is over the competition our local clubs now play in, You have to be very clear about what weekend, so it’s about being organised the North Eastern Australian Football you are trying to achieve, have a plan and keeping the chunks of time needed league (NEAFL), which is part of and not just turn up and have the hours free. the AFL’s expansion program across tick by. I also have five children, including Australia. You have to be quite structured about girls who play netball and another son That means I’m involved with all the what you are trying to achieve and, of who actually doesn’t like AFL, so he local clubs in Canberra but also involved in course, a lot of the people I work with plays basketball. So I go to netball, the AFL at a strategic level about expanding I see at the football. So there’s a lot of basketball, I have a son that plays rugby the code within Canberra and surrounds. crossover and it’s a great out-of-work league, so it’s about being organised and One of the major focuses at the discussion. having structure around my time, being moment is with the Greater Western disciplined and staying with it. What advice do you have for Sydney Giants, a new club in the AFL, But the trade off is it’s a totally others juggling a busy work/life but this year, they are playing in the different thing to be involved in, so it’s NEAFL. Next year they have a senior schedule? a break from work as well. You come Show by example about work/life team in the AFL national competition. back to work refreshed, because on the balance because I think that’s really At a more grass roots level, I’m weekend when you are doing all this, important. We do have instantly busy involved with the Queanbeyan Tigers you don’t have time to think about work periods at work, so there are times as manager of their under-11s team or be stewing on it, so you come back when we have to make concessions and who my son plays for. So that’s every refreshed on the Monday. miss a training session or whatever it Saturday out there watching the juniors might be. and managing that team. And then any So no Dreams tokens over the Sometimes it’s an easy thing to say, other bits and pieces the Tigers need weekend? but if you show by doing – and when The First Assistant Secretary for Information help with, from working at the canteen Well it’s there for late on the weekend you have five kids – you have to find Communication Technology Development, on match day through to opening the if I need it, but I try not to. time for them. You do things that you’re Defence’s Information Security Officer and active facilities. I can also get involved in the member on the AFL Canberra board, Anne Brown. How does your role with the AFL passionate about to keep the energy skills training and match day coach as a levels up. back-up if needed. community assist with your role in CIOG? What AFL team do you support? How far do your affiliations with I’ve always had a view that sport Growing up in Geelong barracking AFL Canberra or the AFL stem teaches you a lot about how to work for North Melbourne is where I learnt Juggling work/life balance back? with people, so I bring that philosophy my resilience. I have followed North I was born and bred in Victoria, so of involvement and working as a team Melbourne all of my life and I continue Please explain your role within the security of Defence’s ICT systems and nne Brown could for as long as I can remember I have with people’s strengths and weaknesses to do so. that involves working closely with the well make a great Chief Information Officer (CIO) followed Aussie rules, and then at the into the workplace. I picked Geelong to win the A Defence Security Authority, Defence juggler if only she had Group and how that sits within local level, I’ve been involved with the It’s the blend that matters and just premiership at the start of the year Signals Directorate and Operations Defence? Queanbeyan Tigers since 2004. I just fell because you’ve got a lot of individuals and I’m very glad that I stood by that time. As First Assistant Division to make sure that we build Secretary for Information I’m the First Assistant Secretary for in love with the club, the ethos around performing well, doesn’t mean you end prediction. ICT Development and also the Chief systems to the required security standards Communication Technology Information Security Officer (CISO). It’s and that we are operating and maintaining (ICT) Development and them in the appropriate way. almost like two roles, but they do come “I’ve always had a view that sport teaches you a lot about how to also Defence’s Information together quite nicely. It makes good sense From a governance point of view, it also means reporting on the security Security Officer, Mrs Brown’s to have them in the one person. work with people, so I bring that philosophy of involvement and posture to both Group Heads Steve So effectively I have responsibility for work life is one that walks Merchant and Greg Farr and then up to ICT development across Defence for the working as a team with people’s strengths and weaknesses into the a delicate balance with her the Secretary and CDF about the security same areas of responsibility that Greg Farr equally busy social life where of ICT systems. workplace.” she is an active member on the as the Chief Information Officer has. So whether that’s purchasing off- What is your role within the AFL – First Assistant Secretary for Information Communication Technology AFL Canberra board. Here, the-shelf or developing in-house, I have Canberra community? Development, Anne Brown she takes time to discuss her responsibility for that. And as the CISO I have a couple of different roles, firstly, various roles with Erinn Nash. I have an assurance function for the being a member of the AFL Canberra

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