City of Melville Recognised with Supportive Employer Award

The presentation was made at a ceremony on board Sail Training Ship Leeuwin in Fremantle, recognising employers and their employees who are part of Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserves.

In attendance were the Minister for Defence and Member for Perth Stephen Smith MP and the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Senator David Feeney, who congratulated seven West Australian employers and their Reservists for outstanding service to the ADF during 2011.

Minister Smith said, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank and recognise those West Australian businesses that support ADF Reservists.”

Senator Feeney added, “Without the support of employers, such as those represented at the West Australian Awards, it would not be possible for Reservists to serve Australia at home and abroad."

“Our Reserve forces make a substantial contribution to ADF capability. Reservists have a unique combination of civilian and military skills.

“This means that a Reserve force can perform a range of tasks – from domestic support, such as that provided at CHOGM, to stabilisation operations such as those in East Timor and the Solomon Islands.”

Chief Executive Officer Dr Shayne Silcox said, “The City of Melville is proud to receive this award because our organisation values the important skill set which Reservists bring to the workplace.”

“It also acknowledges the City’s flexible timetable support – so the Reservist employees can fulfill their vital ADF obligations.

“Ultimately, Australia needs Reservists, Reservists need to work and the City of Melville is proud to support this important process."

For more information about support available for ADF Reservists and their employers visit www.defence.gov.au/reserves.

To contact the City of Melville visit www.melvillecity.com.au or call 1300 635 845.