A career in the Australian Defence Force has long been seen as a long-term commitment, offering job security, excellent training and benefits with opportunities to travel and make great friends. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, personnel numbers in the Royal Australian Navy were much higher than today, with all shore establishments manned by RAN members. Civilian contractors were not used at the levels they are today and retention was not seen as a big issue. So what has changed? This article looks at some of the issues the RAN is facing problems with retention of personnel, and offer some possible solutions.
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