ACT veterans affairs minister Gordon Ramsay will on Wednesday announce a push to employ more former military personnel in the territory public service, saying they were a "natural fit".

"The government recognises that ADF personnel are some of the most highly trained and skilled in the country and are a valuable asset to our local community," Mr Ramsay said.

"The ACT government is committed to honouring and supporting those in our community who have served our country in times of conflict and will seek to assist those looking to transition into civilian employment, so these highly skilled and experienced citizens can continue to be an integral and connected part of the community."

ACT public servants will complete an all-staff survey by the end of this year to determine the number of veterans within their ranks.

The human resources system will also be updated to allow for the self-identification of veterans.

The results of the survey will determine if and how the public service will look to recruit more veterans.

Possible actions include advertising defence force experience as "desirable"; establishing a mentorship program for veterans within the ACTPS; promoting jobs at ADF transition seminars; and using a rank-level match matrix to compare levels of ADF experience with ACTPS capabilities.

The government will also partner with the Veterans Advisory Council and the Defence Industry Advisory Board to find other ways to get veterans into jobs.