2Interpretation

2 Interpretation

(1) In these Directions:

ACC Register means the register maintained by the Department, which includes information concerning individuals identified by the Department as potentially suitable for engagement as Australian Civilian Corps employees.

Act means the Australian Civilian Corps Act 2011.

Commonwealth employee means an employee engaged by a Commonwealth employer, other than an employee engaged under section 74 of the Public Service Act 1999.

Note: Section 74 of the Public Service Act 1999 permits APS Agency Heads to engage persons overseas to perform duties overseas as employees of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth employer means a Commonwealth employer within the meaning of section 27 of the Act.

FMA Agency means an Agency within the meaning of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

home employer, in respect of a person who is a current, former or prospective Australian Civilian Corps employee, and who is also a Commonwealth employee in another capacity, means the Commonwealth employer who engages the person in such other capacity.

home employment, in respect of a Commonwealth employee, means the employee’s employment with his or her home employer.

(2) Where these Directions, other than paragraph 5(2)(a), confer a function on a Commonwealth employer, the function may be performed by any person who is authorised expressly or impliedly by the Commonwealth employer to do so.