The Stay Onboard - People First campaign is a retention program designed to provide benefits for every member of the Navy. The campaign involves the implementation of a series of initiatives that align with the six elements of the Defence Employee Value Program (EVP) detailed below.
The Navy Families Handbook outlines the service benefits delivered through Navy's Stay Onboard - People First retention campaign and other areas of Defence. The handbook is for Navy families in recognition of the support they provide to Navy people in the service of the nation.
Pay and financial benefit initiatives
Getting paid well is important. Navy offers a competitive benefits package to help with the little, and not so little, things in life.
Initiatives implemented
Military Factor Framework (PDF 197.35 KB)
Military Factor Framework Phase 2 (PDF 1.15 MB)
Military Factor - Maritime crews (PDF 2.06 MB)
Military Factor - Maritime deployable support element (PDF 785.63 KB)
Military Factor - Clearance divers (PDF 1.31 MB)
Navy retention initiative payment (PDF 666.5 KB)
Navy capability retention payment (PDF 565.68 KB)
Revised higher duties allowance (PDF 606.82 KB)
Travel reform (PDF 656.53 KB)
ADF Continuation bonus (PDF 621.98 KB)
Navy long service leave management (PDF 604.64 KB)
Increased remote locality leave travel (PDF 745.17 KB)
Bedroom entitlement continuation (PDF 536.2 KB)
ADF Leave Framework (PDF 639.73 KB)
Defence employee value proposition (PDF 811.31 KB)Initiatives underway
Engineering family pay case review (PDF 304.87 KB)Initiatives engaged in
Defence Housing Support Review Factsheet (PDF 514.97 KB)Purpose initiatives
Navy people are a part of something special – a team protecting Australia’s national interests. It’s more than a ‘job’, it’s a rewarding career.
Initiatives implemented
Pulse surveys (PDF 782.42 KB)
Developing self-aware leaders (PDF 582.79 KB)
Social mastery delivery (PDF 547.53 KB)
Improved divisional system accountability (PDF 783.35 KB)Initiatives underway
Workforce Transformation campaign plan 2035 (PDF 790.05 KB)Workplace experience initiatives
Every workplace in the Navy has its own unique traits that make it a great place to work. Navy invests heavily in their people to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to work with great leaders and great teams.
Initiatives implemented
Uniform Changes (PDF 796.29 KB)
HR and communications training for CM staff (PDF 777.32 KB)
Remove barriers from workgroup transfers (PDF 776.83 KB)
Navy Establishment Optimisation Team (NEOT) (PDF 781.54 KB)
Workforce health and culture review (PDF 511.25 KB)
Program HORIZON (PDF 523.34 KB)
Improve mentoring programs for warfare workgroups-implemented (PDF 778.77 KB)
Transport and parking options for HMAS Kuttabul - FBE (PDF 805.07 KB)Initiatives underway
Personnel Deficiency Report - Business rules review (PDF 557.85 KB)
Strengthened technical engagement and communications (PDF 793.37 KB)
Improved mentoring programs for technical workgroups (PDF 788.52 KB)
Maritime operations resilience trial (PDF 607.59 KB)
Base redevelopment - Accommodation options (PDF 666.59 KB)
Uniform changes (PDF 789 KB)
Modernise awards and recognition (PDF 858.28 KB)Ways of working initiatives
Navy is embracing new ways of working. Navy wants to empower their people to work in a way that reflects individual circumstances and lifestyle.
Every job is different and not all flexible working options can be applied at all times. Navy is working to find what fits for people, teams, families and the role.
Initiatives implemented
Implement critical category remediation plans (PDF 807.61 KB)
Review separation challenges of technical workforce (PDF 797.85 KB)
Fleet Activity Schedule (FAS) review (PDF 795.89 KB)
Categorisation and Location Framework (PDF 627.09 KB)
Career separated service threshold reporting (PDF 511.76 KB)
Workforce generation system (PDF 610.24 KB)
Explore options with CRA (PDF 630.92 KB)
Explore Total Workforce System future crewing concepts (PDF 809.63 KB)
Separated service threshold (PDF 796.67 KB)Initiatives underway
Demand management prioritisation process (PDF 794.13 KB)Initiatives engaged in
Future of infrastructure to support work flexibility (PDF 513.57 KB)Career and personal development initiatives
Navy is committed to the development of their people. Navy’s range of personal and professional development is considered unmatched by other agencies or industries.
Initiatives implemented
Improved educational support (PDF 839.38 KB)
Review course location (PDF 512.1 KB)
ADF performance appraisal report (PAR) (PDF 555.71 KB)
National civilian recognised qualifications (PDF 557.85 KB)Initiatives underway
Review Fleet Activity Schedule (FAS) for training opportunities and manage training bunk allocation (PDF 779.89 KB)
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Technical Mastery and secondment programs (PDF 806.65 KB)
Continued transition to Next-Generation career management (PDF 552.69 KB)
Stand-up regional Reserve centres (PDF 793.11 KB)
Improved instructor profile (PDF 800.41 KB)
Navy Engineering mastery review (PDF 266.9 KB)Wellbeing and family initiatives
The health and wellbeing of Navy's people and their families is vital. Navy provides a range of health and wellbeing policies and programs to help balance work, life and everything in-between. Service life is unique and there is a broad range of family, children and community programs that will improve the experience.
Initiatives implemented
Proactive Navy People Wellbeing Program (PDF 777.46 KB)
Benefits of Navy welfare boards (PDF 779.36 KB)
Improve ADF Family Health Program (PDF 512.67 KB)Initiatives underway
Improve ship-shore connectivity (PDF 785.88 KB)
Enhance base gym facilities (PDF 777.95 KB)
Reinvigorate sport in Navy (PDF 613.55 KB)Returning to fulltime service
Navy provides individualised case management to SERCAT 2, 3 and 5 members with critical skills and experience who are interested in returning to SERCAT 7 service. Information and guidance regarding the transfer process can be found on the Rejoin team's ForceNet page or requested by contacting rejoin.cmt@defence.gov.au.