The Role
Defence Social Workers deliver a range of services and programs to Defence members and families, and assessments to assist Commanders in making decisions that impact Defence families and Defence capability. They are at the forefront of helping Defence families navigate the unique factors of the Defence lifestyle.
Defence Social Workers:

• Conduct quality assessments and write reports to assist in decision making.
• Provide complex social work services in a generalist practice framework, including comprehensive assessments, bereavement support, brief intervention and referrals to support members 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 national programs in relation to partner employment, education and critical incidents to Defence families.
• Develop strong community links between the wider Australian community, Defence families, and the Defence organisation.

About our Team
Defence Member and Family Support (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 Defence Social Worker for Amberley will form part of the South Queensland team that consists of Family Liaison Officers, Military Support Officers, an Educational Liaison Officer and Business Support Officer. DMFS South Queensland covers Amberley, Brisbane, Canungra and the Darling Downs.

We work collaboratively to provide crisis support, advice to Commanders, information regarding DMFS programs and services, referrals to external agencies, information on local services, education advice and general information on Defence matters.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Critical thinking skills.
• an ability to write detailed reports that utilise well-developed human service skills to objectively assess individual circumstances - information for reports is collected from individual interviews, specialist reports and observations.
• An ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and be respectful of cultural beliefs and practices.

The Candidate will:

• Apply professional expertise in social work including case management, individual assessments and crisis intervention.
• Operate within the boundaries of organisational processes and policies to provide brief interventions, psychosocial assessments and reports, and critical incident management support.
• Utilise professional judgement in support of individual needs and work from a customer centred framework.
• Possess strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• Possess an ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 22 May 2025.

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/03672/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2631A35B-C52E-E8DE-3605-E3C3CD2A5D19