1.39 During 2009-10 the DMO finalised the Workforce Plan to support the Defence Capability Plan. As a result, the DMO now has projected future workforce requirements by project, skill set, work level and geographical location for all existing and known future acquisition and sustainment activities.
1.40 In parallel, the DMO has progressed the implementation of a strategic recruitment capability which incorporates: university partnering and sponsorships; improved DMO employment branding; and more innovative recruitment strategies. Entry level programs aimed at recruiting graduates, undergraduates and vocational employees also continue with a focus on critical job disciplines.
1.41 The DMO also continues to expand the range of competency based development opportunities to ensure that the DMO workforce is able to apply the necessary knowledge and skills to the standard required. Evaluation of DMO courses has resulted in the reinvigoration of a number of courses as well as the introduction of new courses for project management, engineering, logistics and procurement, and contracting job families.