HPAS replaced the initial purchase element of HPSEA for the first purchase on or after 1 July 2000. HPSEA applies for sale-purchase after the initial payment under HPAS.

In the total workforce system, a member on continuous full-time service may be described as a member in Service category 6 or 7. A member who is in Service category 3, 4 or 5 and Service option C is also on continuous full-time service.

In the total workforce system, a member of the Reserves may be described as a member in Service category 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Official written notice of a posting does not include a verbal advice from a Career Manager or written notice of an intention to post to a location or a position.

It occurs when all of the following have happened.

• The posting has been approved by the Career Management Agency.
• The members relevant career and job data panel in Defence One has been updated with the posting information.
• The posting has been communicated to the Career Management Agency either electronically or in writing.
• The member has been formally notified of the communication.

This Part includes the following Divisions.

Division 1 Initial home purchase

Division 2 Sale of home or subsequent purchase – general

Division 3 Sale of home or subsequent purchase – particular situations and costs that may be reimbursed