Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Hobart, Australia RSL Queensland Full time

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference in the veteran community working with our network and those beyond to build brighter futures

**22nd November, 2023**:
**About us**

Mates4Mates is one of Australia’s leading veteran charities recognised nationally for providing progressive, integrated support and rehabilitation programs for veterans who have been impacted by service, and their families, helping to rebuild and change lives.

Almost 10,000 people have directly benefited from our services and continue to access support regularly. With over 30,000 occasions of service provided each year by our staff, veterans and their families are supported to connect, recover, and move forward after service-related injuries.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Tasmania you will be located in our Hobart office. You will work within a passionate team and be responsible for supporting service delivery programs and activities and positive relationships to ensure more veterans and their families can access services to meet their individual needs. This is a full time, permanent position.

**Key accountabilities of the role**
- Actively engage with our veterans and their families to ensure they receive high levels of supportive engagement when accessing our services.
- Design and implement social and community connection activities as part of our holistic approach to positive health outcomes. This will include local and outreach activities such as walking or cycling groups, coffee groups, arts and craft programs etc.
- Ensure that social connection activities are actively promoted through various channels to our veterans and their families to encourage maximum participation.
- Represent Mates4Mates at external events to promote awareness of our holistic approach to veteran and family support and recovery.

**Essential for success**
- History of training and/or service in the **ADF **or a close connection; or demonstrated experience working with current or ex-service personnel in a similar role which has created a strong understanding of the issues facing our Mates and their families
- A love for the great outdoors and all things physical such as hiking, bike riding and other sports activities.
- High levels of self-awareness and ability to adjust your communication style to suit your audience
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional approach when supporting clients who may be experiencing mental and physical health issues
- Flexibility in approach to work when unplanned demands of client needs conflict with meeting deadlines
- Strong computer skills, including the use of web-based platforms and social media, to engage with your client group and undertake administration tasks relevant to the role
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Before you commence, you will need a current Working with Children check valid for paid employment in your relevant state or territory of operation

**Advantageous**
- Previous experience delivering social or community support services
- Understanding of risk assessments and completion of relevant documentation and reporting
- Formal qualifications in providing peer support or community services or mental health services

**Why work for us**
- Competitive remuneration package and salary sacrificing
- 3 additional gifted leave days for Christmas
- Supportive management and team environment
- Benefits Hub with discounts to major retailers and more
- Participation in our Staff Wellbeing Program
- Professional development opportunities tailored to you
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program

  • Department Liaison Officer

    16 hours ago

    Hobart, Australia HAYS Full time

    Department Liaison Officer / Admin role based at the CBD within a State Government Sector Your new company Based in the CBD, this position will be acting within a Ministerial Office. Your new role As part of the Office of the Secretary team, coordinate the flow of information and requests between the Department of Justice and its Secretary, the Office of...

  • Agency - Temporary Liaison Officer - Lord Mayor

    5 days ago

    Hobart, Australia Hobart City Council Full time

    **This job closes on **Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 11:59 pm** Ideally, you will have an Advanced Diploma in a Business/Public Administration field, or similar, coupled with several years of experience providing administrative support to elected officials or senior executives, or other formal qualifications in the related field, with a minimum of 3 years of...

  • Itsm Officer

    4 days ago

    Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

    Department of Health Health ICT HICT - Digital Technology Services Group Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 29 May, 2024 11:55 PM **Position details**: **Applications close**: - Wednesday 29 May, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**: - Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 5**Employment...

  • Executive Officer

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia HAYS Full time

    Looking for an experienced Executive Officer for a growing organisation in the NFP sector Executive Officer - NFP Sector Permanent, full-time position Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career as an Executive Assistant in the not-for-profit sector? Do you have a WWVP card, full working rights within Australia and a recent Police Check? Do you...

  • HRs - Client Services Officer

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

    Department of Health Human Resources HR Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 10 December, 2023 11:55 PM **Position details**: **Applications close**: - Sunday 10 December, 2023 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**: - Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 2**Employment type**: - Full...

  • Aps3 Participant Support Officer

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

    **Location** *** - Hobart, Tasmania**Category** *** - Executive**Salary** - $37.36 AUD - $37.36 AUD Hourly**Posted** - 07-Sep-2023**Work type** - Casual/Temp**Contact** - Teresa Zanatta**Reference** - BH-150895**Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government** **Applications close by 2pm Thursday 15th of September...

  • Payroll Officer

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Full time

    **The opportunity** The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are...

  • Construction Project Lead

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia EllisKing Full time

    Spirit of Tasmania is widely recognised for its contribution to the Australian tourism industry and for fostering Australia's economic development through the provision of a world-class passenger and freight service. Since its inception, Spirit of Tasmania has continued to steadily grow through its commitment to safety, reliability and modernisation, thus...

  • Infection Prevention

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia Calvary Full time

    Key co-working Infection Prevention and Control role within a small Quality and Risk Management team 32 hours per fortnight About the role The Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator provides evidence based support and leadership in the provision of both safe patient care and work practice environments. You'll provide daily, routine and project...

  • Manager Applications and Information

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

    Department of State Growth Transport and Infrastructure Services Road User Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 11 February, 2024 11:55 PM **Position details**: **Applications close**: - Sunday 11 February, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**: - Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7**Salary**: - $125,536.00 to...

  • Executive Assistant

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia HAYS Full time

    Looking for an Executive Assistant for a 3-month role at a NFP **Executive Assistant - NFP Sector** Permanent, full-time position Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career as an Executive Assistant in the not-for-profit sector? Do you have a WWVP card, full working rights within Australia and a recent Police Check? Do you have exceptional...

  • Ict Service Desk Support Advisor

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia Modis Full time

    One of our largest federal clients is in need of an **ICT Service Desk Support Advisor** to offer excellent customer service and support personnel by providing various ICT services, which include handling both first and second-level support for the client's Standard Operating Environment. - Contract length: 12 months + 2 x 12 months extensions available -...

  • Emergency Registrar

    1 month ago

    Hobart, Australia Challis Recruitment Full time

    **EMERGENCY REGISTRARS I TASMANIA** **FAST FACTS** - **Emergency Registrar contracts available**: - **Salary between $97,946 to $138,593 + 10.5% superannuation**: - **Relocation allowance available**: - **Rural area with a relaxed lifestyle**: - **Support with ongoing professional development**: - **On call rosters with overtime and after-hours...