Assisting ADF family members to find meaningful employment.
The Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP) acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices of ADF members and their families, as well as the unique challenges ADF partners encounter in maintaining a career while supporting their loved one’s service.
In partnership with a dedicated BUSY PEAP Advisor, you will create a Personalised Employability Package tailored to your specific employment needs.
The PEAP program can be accessed via the Defence Member and Family Support website or you can email: partner.employment@defence.gov.au for more information and to be referred to The BUSY Group.
Learn how to:
- identify transferrable skills
- maximise your experience
- build your personal brand
- get to know the civilian job market
- practise, prepare and apply for jobs
Along with providing you access to a range of development modules to increase your employability, your PEAP Advisor will regularly check-in to provide guidance and support.
PEAP Package Overview
PEAP allows you to choose from five tailored packages, each designed for a different stage of your career journey. Every package includes career coaching with a
dedicated coach and focuses on building the skills you need for success.
Package 1:
New Direction
- Career coaching (with a PEAP coach)
- Development or adaption of online employment profiles
- Build professional networks
- Personal brand development
- Job search strategies
- Connections in the community
Package 2:
My Time
- Career coaching (with a PEAP coach)
- Identification of transferable skills
- Resumé writing and cover letter development
- Development or adaption of online employment profiles
- Application and selection criteria coaching
- Job search strategies
- Interview skills
- Childcare, routine, and adjusting to the new normal
Package 3:
Get Started
- Career coaching with a PEAP coach
- Resumé writing and cover letter development
- Development or adaption of online employment profiles
- Job search strategies
- Application and selection criteria coaching
- Interview skills
- Negotiation skills
Package 4:
Goal Set-Let's Go
- Career Coaching (with a PEAP coach)
- Resumé writing and cover letter development
- Development or adaption of online employment profiles
- Personal brand development
- Job search strategies
- Application and selection criteria coaching
- Interview skills
- Negotiation skills
Package 5: Build Your Own
Partners can customise their experience by selecting up to five modules that best meet their needs. Each module provides focused support to build essential career skills and confidence.
Module Options:
- Career Coaching: Personalised guidance to explore career goals, pathways, and strategies.
- Resume and Cover Letter Development: Craft professional, tailored application documents.
- Resume Coaching: Improve and refine resumes to align with job opportunities.
Career Planning: Develop actionable short- and long-term career goals. - Identification of Transferable Skills: Highlight and translate existing skills for civilian roles.
- Employment Options and Job Placement Support: Access guidance for identifying roles and connecting to opportunities.
- Job Search Techniques and Strategies: Build effective strategies for exploring advertised and hidden job markets.
- Development of an Online Employment Profile: Optimise online profiles, such as LinkedIn, to enhance job search success.
- Application and Selection Criteria Coaching: Tailored support for addressing selection criteria and refining job applications.
- Interview Preparation and Presentation Coaching: Boost confidence with mock interviews and feedback.
- Negotiation Skills: Develop techniques for navigating job offers, salary discussions, and workplace conditions.