Australian Department of Defence Darwin NT
As a Family Liaison Officer, you will be an integral part of the Defence Member and Family Support Branch (DMFS) Darwin team and be at the forefront of helping Defence families connect and engage with their wider community.
The Family Liaison Officer roles include:
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 DMFS programs and events. Providing linkages to and 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. Working as part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. There is an expectation that the successful applicant will be able to work on weekends and out of hours to attend DMFS and community events. Organising and facilitating events, including set up and pack up of information stands at various venues in the local community, both indoors and outdoors, is also required.
Activities/events will occur on military Bases, predominantly in the Darwin/Palmerston region, and may include support to RAAF Base Tindal and remote Bases in Northern Territory and Kimberley.
About our Team
The Defence Member and Family Support Branch (DMFS), Directorate of Regional Engagement offers a broad range of programs and services to help Commanders, Australian Defence Force members, and their families manage the military way of life. DMFS supports Defence families' self-reliance and increases the capacity of the wider community to support the needs of Defence families.
We work collaboratively to provide crisis support, advice to Commanders, referrals to external agencies, information on local services, education advice, and general information on Defence matters.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a team player 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 have strong organisational skills and excellent communication, liaison, and event-planning skills to promote Defence family events and our services.
The candidate must be able to coordinate functions, prioritise, work independently, and demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. Some after-hours and weekend work is required.
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