$76,277 - $83,274 (pro-rate for part-time vacancies) + up to 15.4% Superannuation Rockingham - WA The Role As a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) you will be an integral part of the Defence Members and Family Support Rockingham team and be at the forefront of helping Defence families connect and engage with their wider community and families.
The Family Liaison Officer role includes: Engagement with Defence families, key stakeholders and the wider community; Organising and facilitating social functions to promote networking amongst Defence families and the wider community; Using innovation and creative ways to promote and deliver DMFS programs and events; Providing information and advice about local community resources and services; Participating in Command and Unit facilitated events and functions for families; Building knowledge of community services and engaging with service providers to inform them of the needs of defence families; and Working as part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team.
About our Team Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) provides services and programs to Command across all three services – Army, Navy and Air Force including Learmonth and Pilbara region.
Coordinating events face to face and virtual covering Karratha and Learmonth.
Including pre-deployment events, welcome home events, DMFS Welcome to the West yearly event and other core events.
The FLO supports the Defence Community Groups events, and requests from Command.
The FLO coordinates online events, requiring planning, ordering of items, packaging and posting to remote locations within the specific timeframe.
The FLO assists with the preparation of programs, Defence School Mentor Networking meetings, and events in partnership with ESO's.
Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for a person who can use their initiative to provide innovative ways to engage with Defence families and help connect them with the local community.
Strong stakeholder engagement is required.
Our ideal candidate will be a team player with strong organisational skills.
Excellent communication is a must as well as event planning skills to promote Defence family events.
The candidate must be able to coordinate functions; Prioritise workload; Work independently; Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality; and Some after hours and weekend work is required.
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