To be eligible for this award, nominees must be a private or public sector organisations, as per the Awards definitions, with more than 200 employees.

Nomination Requirements

  • Provision of a short biography detailing the nominated organisation (150 words).
  • A referee form completed by a person secondary to the nominator to verify and support nomination claims.
  • Supporting documentation – maximum of 2 PDF attachments to support nomination claims.

Nomination Criteria 
 

1. How does your organisation demonstrate excellence in the recruitment of veterans and partners? (250 words)    

Examples could include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop a skills translation guide or careers matrix that is specific to your organisation
  • Provide a guide to the application process that is specific to your organisation and targeted at veterans.
     
2. What policies and practices has your organisation implemented to support and retain veterans and partners? 250 words  

Examples could include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide a dedicated support contact or portal for veteran employees
  • Have an executive sponsor or champion for veteran employees
  • Run an internal veterans’ group
  • Implementing a veteran employee HR policy and strategy
  • Establishing a structured on-boarding process tailored to veterans
  • Providing a formal or informal mentoring program for veteran/partner employees
  • Employment programs that consider the needs of and/or have been co-designed with veterans and/or partners
  • Programs that identify, foster and/or develop veteran and partner talent.
     
3. How does your organisation demonstrate leadership and public commitment to employing veterans and partners? (250 words)    

Examples could include, but are not limited to:

  • Publicly promote veteran employment metrics collected in your organisation
  • Collaborate with other veteran employers and government to support veteran employment.
     
4. What sets you apart from other organisations in this category? (250 words)    
This could include additional information you believe is relevant as to why your organisation should be considered for this award.  
 

 

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