The key duties of the position include The Role As a Family Liaison Officer you will be an integral part of the Defence Members and Family Support (DMFS) Northern Territory team and be at the forefront of helping Defence families connect and engage with their wider community and other Defence families. The Family Liaison Officer role includes: Engagement with Defence families, key stakeholders and the wider community. Facilitating opportunities for connection between Defence families and the wider community. Active engagement with Ex Service Organisations and other services that support Defence families. Providing information and advice about services and supports available through Defence as well as 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. About our Team 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 understand and support the needs of Defence families. The Family Liaison Officer Tindal position will form part of the NT team that consists of Defence Social Workers, Military Support Officers, an Educational Liaison Officer, Business Support Officer and Area Manager. DMFS Tindal is based at RAAF Tindal and services the Katherine/Tindal area. We work collaboratively to provide crisis, mobility and absence 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 an energetic and friendly team player who can use their initiative to provide innovative ways to engage with Defence families to help connect them with the local community. Strong, collaborative and collegiate stakeholder engagement skills are required. Our ideal candidate will be a team player with strong organisational skills. Excellent communication is a must as well as liaison and event planning skills to promote Defence family events. The candidate must be able to prioritise; work independently and demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. Some after hours and weekend work is required. Contact officer can provide more details.
