House debates Questions in Writing
Defence Materiel Organisation: Staff (Question No. 309)
Stuart Robert Fadden, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Science, Technology and Personnel
asked the Minister for Defence Materiel, in writing, on 23 March 2011:
In respect of the Defence Materiel Organisation in (a) 2007-08, (b) 2008-09, (c) 2009-10, and (d) 2010-11, how many (i) military staff, (ii) public service staff, and (iii) professional service providers, are/were categorised as working in projects; administration; corporate governance; and other roles.
Jason Clare Blaxland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Defence Materiel
The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:
The DMO workforce is attributed based on the primary role of employees; that is the delivery of acquisition and sustainment of capability products to Defence and their associated support; and the delivery of policy advice and management services.
A breakdown by military staff, public service staff and contractors across the years 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 (parts a-d) is provided in the Table below.
Table: Average Funded Strength (AFS)/Full Time Equivalent (FTE)