The Veteran Employment Program is proud to announce the first organisations recognised as Veteran Employers of Choice through the refreshed Veteran Employment Commitment.
The Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) was first launched in 2016 to recognise organisations that employ or support the employment of veterans. In the years following, a diverse range of organisations joined the VEC, proudly demonstrating their commitment to veteran employment.
In April 2024, the Veteran Employment Program (VEP) updated the VEC to a new model. The new model provides practical support and resources to encourage organisations to take action to provide greater employment opportunities and assistance for veterans and partners, while still empowering employers to show their commitment to veteran employment.
Under the new model, organisations may apply to be recognised at one of three levels to better reflect their veteran employment activities:
- Veteran Employment Supporter
- Veteran Friendly Employer
- Veteran Employer of Choice
Veteran Employer of Choice is the top level of the VEC. Organisations at this level have shown that they are leaders in employing and supporting veterans in their workplaces.
The VEP would like to acknowledge the below organisations for their commitment to veteran employment.
VETERAN EMPLOYERS OF CHOICE
| AeroPM | Allectum |
| Arc Professional Services | AEP Engineering |
| Bluerydge | Boeing Defence Australia |
| Cubic Defence Australia | Decem |
| Disaster Relief Australia | Gripfast Consulting |
| GSA Management Consulting | Navantia Australia |
| Omni Executive | Reinforce Solutions |
| Thales Australia | Ventia Australia |
| Zilor Group |
NB: Veteran Employer of Choice organisations as at 5 July 2024
“Our status as a Veteran Employer of Choice, further strengthens our mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans and their families.”
Ventia Australia
To show your organisation’s commitment to employing Australia’s veterans and partners, like these Veteran Employers of Choice, join the VEC today. To apply, and to find advice and resources to assist your organisation’s veteran employment journey, visit www.veteransemployment.gov.au and submit an application.