The Role

As a Family Liaison Officer you will be an integral part of the Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) Western Australian 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.
• Facilitating events including set up and pack up of information stands at a range of different venues in the local community and on Base, and travel to Defence establishments within Perth, RAAF Base Pearce, Karratha (Pilbara region) and Exmouth.

The Workplace Environment includes:

• Computer Use.
• Sitting at desk.
• Standing for long periods.
• Lifting 0-15kg.

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 Perth position will form part of the WA team that consists of Defence Social Workers, Military Support Officers, an Educational Liaison Officer, Business Support Officer and Area Manager. DMFS WA is based in Rockingham and services the Perth metro and remote area (Pilbara and Exmouth). 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 activity planning skills to promote Defence family engagement opportunities. 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.

Application Closing Date: Monday 15 September 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/07190/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=29362419-0766-0D7A-71E2-E4200034AC1B