National not-for-profit, Soldier On, has welcomed Varley Group as a Gold Pledge partner at a ceremony held at Varley Group Headquarters in Tomago, NSW. The Soldier On Pledge partnership provides employment pathways for veterans and their families transitioning from the Australian Defence Force into civilian life. The Pledge allows organisations to thank Australian Defence Force Personnel for their service and recognise the exemplary skills, leadership and training of those who have served Australia. Organisations that sign the Pledge commit to learning more about the skills and attributes that Defence personnel, veterans, and family members can bring to their organisation.
As the latest company to sign the Soldier On Gold Pledge, Varley Group joins more than 100 veteran-supportive companies working in partnership with Soldier On to enable current and ex-serving veterans and their families to thrive. Established in 1886, Varley Group now comprises of engineering facilities at Tomago, Carrington, Sydney in NSW, Narangba in Qld and its entities: Norship in Cairns & Darwin, SEM Fire & Rescue in Ballarat, and IDES in Melbourne. Varley Group Managing Director Jeff Phillips said signing the Soldier On Pledge allows Varley Group further opportunities to give back to those who have served our Nation and formalise Varley Group’s commitment to the support of the defence community.
“With defence bases located in close proximity to all Varley Group sites, utilising the high value skill sets of our veterans is not only a benefit to busines, it helps eliminate the under employment of those who have given so much,” Phillips said. “The Varley Group and Norship are also committed pledge partners to the Prime Ministers Veterans Employment Commitment, and we view this opportunity to join with Soldier On as a further enhancement to attract veterans to our family company for employment opportunities.”
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