To deliver high-quality policy advice to Government, the Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force to protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests.
Delivery
The program will be achieved by:
The Minister receives policy advice that is clear, accurate and timely to support effective decision-making
Defence strengthens its engagement with other national security agencies and stakeholders to ensure that the policy development process incorporates wide-ranging inputs and is tested through
A competitive Australian industrial base is able to engage through the Centre for Defence Industry Capability and the Defence Innovation Hub to enhance and sustain Defence capability
Defence intelligence agencies enable efficient operations across national security agencies through the delivery of intelligence services and capabilities
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.1 Strategic Policy and Intelligence[1]
Strategic Policy and Intelligence Deliverables (Hydrographic Products and Services)[1]
Program 2.2: Defence Executive Support[1]
Program 2.2 Objective
To integrate parts of Defence to deliver more effective and efficient outcomes, particularly in the areas of service delivery. The Associate Secretary operates the One Defence Business Framework on behalf of the Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force.
Delivery
This program will be achieved by:
developing and implementing a One Defence Business Framework that guides how Defence does business in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislative and policy guidance, including the First Principles Review
managers across Defence having a view of organisational performance within their work area which is based on true information and assured data, incorporates an understanding of risk, and is legally compliant, enabling them to make effective and robust decisions
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Enterprise planning and performance monitoring processes are delivered in line with the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Defence meets its non-financial performance management and risk management obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Expected to be met.
Business outcomes are improved as part of broader Defence reform.
Defence reform is achieved as agreed with Government and in accordance with the First Principles Review implementation plan.
Expected to be met.
Security and vetting services are delivered to Defence, whole-of-Government and industry customers. Expected to be partially met. Performance is expected to improve in 2017-18.
Security services are delivered in accordance with the security and vetting services Service Offer.
Expected to be met. The Australian Government Security Vetting Agency meets its Charter.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Enterprise planning and performance monitoring processes are delivered in line with the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
The Service Delivery System enables Australian Defence Force operations.
Defence meets its non-financial performance management and risk management obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Enabling services are delivered in accordance with agreed requirements.
Performance information uses validated information to support decision-making.
All performance information is supported by a reliable and validated data source.
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2018-19 and beyond
As per 2017-18
As per 2017-18
Purpose[3]
Purpose 2 – Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests.
Material changes to Program 2.2 resulting from the following measures:
Department of Defence – efficiencies
Notes
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.2 Defence Executive Support[1]
Program 2.3: Chief Finance Officer[1]
Program 2.3 Objective
To deliver enterprise resource planning and budget management in accordance with Commonwealth legislation and policy frameworks.
Delivery
The program is achieved by:
driving Defence’s financial management and improvement programs through uniform financial management approaches and a streamlined accountability structure.
working with all Services and Groups to identify costs drivers for all key business elements.
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Quality and timeliness of financial advice to the Minister, the Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force.
Financial advice meets the Minister, Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force’s requirements.
Expected to be met.
Production of Defence’s Budget, Financial Statements and the annual Defence Management and Finance Plan.
Produced in accordance within agreed statutory timeframes.
Expected to be met.
Status of Financial Statements.
Financial Statements are unqualified.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Quality and timeliness of financial advice to the Minister, the Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force.
Financial advice meets the Minister, Secretary and Chief of the Defence Force’s requirements.
Production of Defence’s Budget, Financial Statements and the annual Defence Management and Finance Plan.
Produced in accordance within agreed statutory timeframes.
Status of Financial Statements.
Financial Statements are unqualified.
2018-19 and beyond
As per 2017-18
As per 2017-18
Purpose[3]
Purpose 2 – Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests.
Material changes to Program 2.3 resulting from the following measures:
Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Department of Defence – efficiencies
Overseas Allowances for Australian Government Employees - efficiencies
Notes
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.3 Chief Finance Officer[1]
Program 2.4: Vice Chief of the Defence Force[1]
Program 2.4Objective
To develop and deliver Defence joint capability and military enabling services in order to protect and advance Australia and its national interests. This program manages the Defence Preparedness Management System and operates the Capability Life Cycle. The program also includes the operations of the Australian Civil-Military Centre.
Delivery
This program will be achieved by:
Government being able to deploy defence capability to support Government policy objectives that ensure Defence’s operational capabilities are available to meet government direction
effective and efficient health support and welfare services being provided to deliver health and welfare services to meet the requirements of the Australian Defence Force
implementing policy direction to meet Government’s requirements now and into the future by achieving Government’s strategic policy requirements as set out in the 2016 Defence White Paper
developing the capability needed to meet Governments requirements now and into the future through delivery of the capability set out in the 2016 Defence White Paper
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Required preparedness levels are achieved and maintained.
Preparedness levels are achieved as agreed with Government.
Expected to be met.
Strategic military advice supports Government-decision making.
Integrated Investment Program is delivered as agreed with Government.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels meet Government requirements.
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels are achieved as agreed with Government.
Quality of health and welfare services delivered to Australian Defence Force members and families.
Delivery meets agreed standards.
Effective implementation of the 2016 Defence White Paper.
The 2016 Defence White Paper implementation plan activities for 2017-21 are delivered as agreed with Government.
Effective implementation of the Integrated Investment Program.
The Integrated Investment Program is delivered as agreed with Government.
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2018-19 and beyond
As per 2017-18
As per 2017-18
Purpose[3]
Purpose 2 – Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests.
Material changes to Program 2.4 resulting from the following measures:
Department of Defence – efficiencies
Notes
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.4 Vice Chief of the Defence Force[1]
Program 2.5: Navy Capabilities[1]
Program 2.5Objective
To provide maritime capabilities that contribute to the Australian Defence Force’s capacity to defend Australia, contribute to regional security, support Australia’s global interests, shape the strategic environment and protect national interests.
Delivery
This program will be achieved by:
conducting raise, train and sustain activities to ensure maritime forces are available to meet Government direction
contributing maritime forces to joint, combined and interagency operations as directed by Government
contributing to a single end-to-end capability development function within Defence to maximise the efficient, effective and professional delivery of maritime capability
conducting international engagement activities in support of the Defence International Engagement Strategy implementation
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Required preparedness levels are achieved and maintained.
As agreed with the Chief of the Defence Force.
Expected to be met.
Operational outcomes met the requirements of Government policy.
All operational requirements are met.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels meet Government requirements.
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels are achieved as agreed with Government.
2018-19 and beyond
As per 2017-18
As per 2017-18
Purpose[3]
Purpose 2 – Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests.
Material changes to Program 2.5 resulting from the following measures:
Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd - supporting shipbuilding infrastructure
Department of Defence – efficiencies
Overseas Allowances for Australian Government Employees - efficiencies
Notes
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.5 Navy Capabilities[1]
Navy Deliverables (Unit Availability Days)[1]
Navy Deliverables (Hydroscheme Products)
Hydroscheme products, previously reported by Navy, have transitioned to Strategic Policy and Intelligence Group. These products comprise Maritime Safety Updates, Charting Projects, and Nautical Publications.
To provide land and special operations capabilities that contribute to the Australian Defence Force’s capacity to defend Australia; contribute to regional security, support Australia’s global interests, shape the strategic environment and protect national interests.
Delivery
This program will be achieved by:
conducting raise, train and sustain activities to ensure land forces are available to meet Government direction
contributing land forces to joint, combined and interagency operations as directed by Government
contributing to a single end-to-end capability development function within Defence to maximise the efficient, effective and professional delivery of land capability
conducting international engagement activities in support of the Defence International Engagement Strategy implementation
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Required preparedness levels are achieved and maintained.
As agreed with the Chief of the Defence Force.
Expected to be met.
Operational outcomes met the requirements of Government policy.
All operational requirements are met.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels meet Government requirements.
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels are achieved as agreed with Government.
2018-19 and beyond
As per 2017-18
As per 2017-18
Purpose[3]
Purpose 2 – Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interest.
Material changes to Program 2.6 resulting from the following measures:
Department of Defence – efficiencies
Overseas Allowances for Australian Government Employees - efficiencies
Notes
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.6 Army Capabilities[1]
Army Deliverables (Rate of Effort – Flying Hours)
Program 2.7: Air Force Capabilities[1]
Program 2.7Objective
To provide air power capabilities that contribute to the Australian Defence Force’s capacity to defend Australia, contribute to regional security, support Australia’s global interests, shape the strategic environment and protect national interests.
Delivery
This program will be achieved by:
conducting raise, train and sustain activities to ensure aerospace forces are available to meet Government direction
contributing air power effects to joint, combined and interagency operations as directed by Government
contributing to a single end-to-end capability development function within Defence to maximise the efficient, effective and professional delivery of air capability
conducting international engagement activities in support of the Defence International Engagement Strategy implementation
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Required preparedness levels are achieved and maintained.
As agreed with the Chief of the Defence Force.
Expected to be met.
Operational outcomes met the requirements of Government policy.
All operational requirements are met.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels meet Government requirements.
Chief of the Defence Force preparedness levels are achieved as agreed with Government.
2018-19 and beyond
As per 2017-18
As per 2017-18
Purpose[3]
Purpose 2 – Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests.
Material changes to Program 2.7 resulting from the following measures:
Department of Defence – efficiencies
Overseas Allowances for Australian Government Employees - efficiencies
Notes
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.7 Air Force Capabilities[1]
Air Force Deliverables (Flying Hours)
Program 2.8: Joint Operations Command[1]
Program 2.8Objective
To ensure joint forces are ready to conduct joint, combined and interagency operations as directed by Government.
Delivery
This program will be achieved by:
planning and preparing for the effective conduct of joint, combined and interagency operations and national support activities, as directed by Government.
Monitoring preparedness for Government-directed operations and national support activities.
coordinating ADF joint collective training to achieve operational preparedness requirements.
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Operational deployments meet requirements of Government policy.
All operational requirements are met.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Operational outcomes meet the requirements of Government policy.
All operational requirements are met.
2018-19 and beyond
As per 2017-18.
As per 2017-18.
Purpose[3]
Purpose 2 – Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests.
Material changes to Program 2.8 resulting from the following measures:
Department of Defence – efficiencies
Notes
Budget Programs have been renumbered from 2017-18 onwards as per Figure 4.
New or modified performance criteria that reflect new or materially changed programs are shown in italics.
Refers to updated purposes that will be reflected in the 2017-18 Defence Corporate Plan.
Cost Summary for Program 2.8 Joint Operations Command[1]
Program 2.9: Capability Acquisition and Sustainment[1]
Program 2.9Objective
To purchase and maintain Defence equipment and supplies in the quantities and to the service levels required by Defence and approved by Government.
Delivery
This program will be achieved by effectively partnering with Industry to:
manage the acquisition and sustainment of Defence materiel equipment to meet Government and Defence requirements.
deliver agreed materiel equipment support to meet operational requirements.
Performance information
Year
Performance criteria[2]
Targets
2016-17
Capability proposals, once approved by Government, meet agreed schedule and are delivered within agreed costs and scope.
Deliver Government approved acquisition projects to budget, schedule and agreed capability scope.
Expected to be substantially met.
Deliver sustainment of military equipment to budget and agreed availability target.
Expected to be substantially met. Timeliness and quality of advice meets Government and Defence requirements.
Expected to be met.
Procurement of Defence capability better leverages industry is more agile and reduces the cost of doing business.
Develop the Smart Buyer function which better leverages industry, delivers capability more rapidly and reduces the cost of doing business for Defence and industry.
Expected to be met.
2017-18
Capability proposals, once approved by Government, meet agreed schedule and are delivered within agreed costs and scope.
Deliver Government approved acquisition projects to budget, schedule and agreed capability scope.
Capability is sustained consistent with Government requirements.
