Chair and Deputy veteran’s employment committee announced

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today announced the appointment of George Frazis as Chair of the Industry Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment, an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program.

Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG, has accepted the invitation to take on the role of Deputy Chair of the Committee.

Launched by the Prime Minister in November, the program aims to encourage industry to recognise and appreciate the unique skills and valuable experience that members of the Australian Defence Force can bring to the workplace.

“The Committee will provide advice on practical measures for Australian businesses to use when recruiting veterans,” Mr Tehan said.

“As a former engineer in the Royal Australian Air Force with a highly successful career in the banking sector, including in his current role as Chief Executive of the Consumer Bank Division of Westpac Group, Mr Frazis is an ideal person to Chair the Committee and will bring relevant experience and strong leadership.

“Mr Roberts‑Smith has successfully transitioned from a distinguished career in the Army into the civilian workforce as the General Manager of Seven Brisbane and Regional Queensland. He is an excellent role model who is Deputy Chair of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Veterans’ Mental Health.”

The committee membership will comprise representatives of the following organisations:

• Allied Express Transport
• Australia Post
• Clayton Utz
• CSC Australia Pty Ltd
• J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA (Sydney Branch)
• A small business representative
• Raytheon Australia
• Saab Australia Pty Ltd
• Serco Australia Pty Ltd
• Westpac Banking Corporation.
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The inaugural meeting of the Industry Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment is scheduled for later this month.

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