Aps 5 - Education Liaison Officer

2 days ago


Deakin, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

$78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super)
- Deakin - ACT

**The Role**
Education Liaison Officers (EDLOs) are responsible for providing educational support and advice to ADF families with dependent pre-school, primary and secondary school aged children.

As an EDLO, you will learn and understand the challenges facing ADF Families and work collaboratively with various stakeholders to provide the following:

- Education assistance to Defence Families to empower and assist them to successfully integrate into the school community;
- Build school capacity through education programs and resources to ensure a supportive education environment for students from Defence Families;
- Provide a link between Defence and State/Territory and National education agencies.

This position is responsible for the Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Nowra regions, but is based in the Canberra Area Office and requires regular travel to each of the other Area Office regions (Wagga Wagga and Nowra).

**About our Team**
Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) Branch, offers a broad suite 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.

The DMFS Canberra/Wagga/Nowra EDLO role offers integrated educational support to Navy, Army and Air Force families in the DMFS ACT and Southern NSW regions, and provides guidance and support to the Defence School Mentors and schools. The Education Liaison Officer is a key member of the DMFS multidisciplinary team, works collaboratively along with Military Support Officers, Defence Social Workers, Business Support Officers and Family Liaison Officers.

You will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and networking skills, including the ability to liaise with key stakeholders from within Defence and the Department of Education;
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.
- A sound level of judgement and ability to support the purpose and direction of the organisation and resolve problems objectively;
- The ability to achieve results, use resources wisely and respond to change;
- A commitment to supporting productive working relationships (internal and external to the team);
- Personal drive and integrity;
- Excellent communication skills;
- An ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;
- An ability to work with people who require advice and guidance in a calm and professional manner.



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