Defence Reserves Support

Support teams

Defence Reserves Support is comprised of four teams that support different components of these relationships:

• Employer Support and Service Protection Supports Reserve Service Protection, manages policy for the Employer Support Payment Scheme and assists civilian employers in preparing Defence reserve leave policies that meet current legislative requirements.

• Regional Engagement Facilitates the regional employer engagement activities and the Employer Support Awards program. The team are located in each state, known as the Defence Reserves Support offices.

• National Priority and Planning Develops and implements strategies for enhanced stakeholder engagement such as the Supportive Employer Program. They are also responsible for national event planning including Exercise Boss Lift and administration of the Prince of Wales Award.

• Policy and International Engagement Develops ADF Reserve policy and is responsible for the representation of ADF Reserves at international engagement forums such as the NATO-led National Reserve Forces Committee and the International Committee for Employer Support of Reserves. Policy and International Engagement are also responsible for the administration of the Tasman Scheme.