Suncorp Spotlights Employee Reservists in ANZAC Day Observance
Suncorp Group is highlighting its support for employees who serve in both defence and emergency response roles as part of its ANZAC Day observance. The company is reinforcing its commitment to flexible workforce policies that accommodate national service responsibilities.
The commemoration features the story of Dominic McMullan, a business development advisor at Vero Insurance, which operates under the Suncorp umbrella. McMullan serves in the Australian Army Reserve as a Light Cavalry Scout with the Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment in Victoria, a unit with a legacy dating back to the Boer War.
McMullan balances his insurance career with part-time military service, supporting insurance brokers nationwide and applying skills in communication and relationship management that are equally relevant in both fields. “I talk to insurance intermediaries who sell Suncorp insurance policies around Australia. Building workable and mutually supportive relationships is crucial,” he explained.
During the 2019-2020 Victorian bushfire crisis, McMullan’s unit was deployed to assist with logistics, supply transportation, and community evacuations. He drove armoured vehicles through high-risk zones, contributing to the broader emergency response effort alongside other agencies.
Suncorp’s employee policies support military service leave, emergency response leave, and paid volunteer leave. McMullan found this support particularly meaningful during his deployment, which coincided with the birth of his first child. “With a new baby on the way and the crisis unfolding, their support made all the difference,” he said.
The company also maintains an internal network called ‘Servus,’ which connects and advocates for reservists, veterans, and volunteers. This employee-led group serves as a liaison between operational staff and executive leadership, helping to facilitate flexible arrangements and recognition for community service.
Davor Strbac, Suncorp’s physical security manager and co-chair of Servus, brings his own military experience to the role. He supports transitioning veterans into corporate roles, particularly in security, risk, and crisis management. “Suncorp is a very flexible organisation, allowing our reservists to serve when called upon,” he said.
McMullan emphasized the importance of organisational understanding, saying, “The Servus ERG helps connect us with management so we can have the flexibility we need to serve the community without having to repeatedly explain our responsibilities. It takes the pressure off when leadership understands our significant role in the community, and our teams feel supported.”
