The RoleAs a Family Liaison Officer you will be an integral part of the Defence Member and Family Support Sydney 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 communityOrganising and facilitating social functions to promote networking amongst Defence families and the wider communityUsing innovative and creative ways to promote and deliver DMFS programs and eventsProviding information and advice about local community resources and servicesParticipating in Command and Unit facilitated events, and functions for familiesBuilding knowledge of community services and engaging with service providers to inform them of the needs of defence familiesWorking as part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary teamThere will be an occasional requirement to work in the DMFS Liverpool OfficeThe key duties of the position include:Engagement with Defence families, key stakeholders and the wider communityOrganising and facilitating social functions to promote networking amongst Defence families and the wider communityUsing innovative and creative ways to promote and deliver DMFS programs and eventsProviding information and advice about local community resources and servicesParticipating in Command and Unit facilitated events, and functions for familiesBuilding knowledge of community services and engaging with service providers to inform them of the needs of defence familiesWorking as part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary teamThere will be an occasional requirement to work in the DMFS Liverpool OfficeAbout Our TeamDefence Member and Family Support (DMFS) 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 to provide services and supports to Commanders, the Australian Defence Force members and their families by offering a broad range of programs. The Family Liaison Officer Sydney will form part of a team that consists of Defence Social Workers, Military Support Officers and an Educational Liaison Officer. 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 CandidateWe are looking for someone who can use their initiative to provide innovative ways to engage with Defence families to 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; work independently and demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. Some after hours and weekend work is required.EligibilitySecurity ClearanceApplicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Baseline Vetting" level.
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