
Defence Social Worker
Australian Department of Defence
Posted 7 days ago
The Role
Defence Social Workers deliver a broad range of support services and programs to Defence members and families, plus undertake critical assessments to assist Commanders in making decisions that impact Defence families and Defence capability.
Defence Social Workers:
- Conduct quality assessments and write reports to assist in decision making processes;
- Provide complex social work services in a generalist practice framework, including comprehensive assessments, bereavement support, brief intervention and referrals to enhance the social functioning of Australian Defence Force personnel and their families;
- Provide support to Defence families to manage the military lifestyle;
- Provide training to Defence members and Command, and psychosocial programs to Defence families;
- Assist Defence families engage with their communities and local services;
- Deliver DMFS’s suite of national programs including partner employment, education and critical incidents to Defence families;
- Develop strong community links between the wider Australian community and Defence families.
- Operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and policies to provide brief interventions, critical incident management, psychosocial assessments and social work reports, and works across the multidisciplinary team supporting community capacity building.
- Occasional work on weekends and outside of core hours (with accrual of flex time) and travel to Tindal, including overnight stays required.
Work Environment includes:
- Computer Use;
- Sitting at desk;
- Lifting 0-15kg;
- Frequent travel - Vehicle.
Defence provides relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances.
About our Team
Bring your skills and ambition to our team! Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) Branch is a diverse and inclusive workplace which offers a broad range of programs and services to help Commanders, Australian Defence Force members and their families manage the military lifestyle. DMFS supports Defence families’ self-reliance and capacity to engage with community agencies.
Defence Social Workers provide support to all three services - Navy, Army and Air Force. The role requires working both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with Military Support Officers, Defence Social Workers, Family Liaison Officers, an Educational Liaison Officer and a Business Support Officer.
We offer a competitive remuneration package as well options for a flexible/hybrid work environment. You will enjoy job security, access to flex time as well as personal and annual leave entitlements. Join our knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team!
Our Ideal Candidate
You will demonstrate strong assessment, counselling, case planning, report writing and community capacity building knowledge and skills. You will possess the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and be part of an organisation where professionalism, innovation and the ability to find creative solutions to challenges is highly regarded.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Applies professional expertise in social work;
- Operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and policies to provide brief interventions, critical incident management, psychosocial assessments and social work reports;
- Uses judgement to identify and resolve problems objectively;
- Builds and sustains positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients;
- Possesses strong stakeholder engagement skills;
- Possesses an ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;
- Be able to participate in some after hours and weekend work, including travel to Tindal and remain overnight.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/05422/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=B044E31D-0D19-EE25-C65E-E3F16FDA76D8
About Australian Department of Defence
Role
The primary role of Defence is to defend Australia against armed attack.
Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
Strategic Direction
The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.
Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.
The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.
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