El 1 - Defence Member and Family Support Area

17 hours ago

Keswick, Australia Australian Government Full time

$111,441 - $125,705 (plus Super)
- Keswick - SA

**The Role**
Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) is looking for a motivated and professional individual to fill the role of Area Manager in our South Australia Office.Area Managers lead multidisciplinary teams, which comprise of social workers and education specialists (to support the children of military families), administration staff and military officers, which deliver individual and program-related support to Defence families.

Area Managers work with stakeholders to facilitate a range of critical assessments to assist Commanders in making decisions that affect Defence families and to enhance the families’ self-reliance. The Area Manager is based at Keswick Barracks, South Australia but will be required to travel to RAAF Base Edinburgh on a regular basis. The role is accountable for the delivery of the DMFS suite of national programs, including management of social work services, critical incident management, and community engagement.

**About our Team**

The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to think strategically and to make evidence-based decisions under pressure. You will be accountable for providing strong leadership and direction, planning the activities and managing the resources of the team, providing professional supervision to the Social Workers, and managing the workflow and work quality according to Commonwealth and Defence policy. You will also have the following skillset:

- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Management
- Program Management
- Presenting
- Reporting DMFS is an organisation where professionalism and innovation highly regarded.

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. DMFS Area Offices provide support to all three services - Navy, Army and Air Force.

The Directorate of Regional Engagement within DMFS has offices across Australia. You will work 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 as options for a flexible/hybrid work environment. You will enjoy job security and access to personal and annual leave entitlements. Join our knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team

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