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ACT Division

Call for expressions of interest - Defence Force Recruiting Liaison Officers

As a result of CDAA’s ongoing contract with Defence Force Recruiting (DFR), CDAA seeks to appoint a liaison officer in Canberra.

DFR Liaison Officers are the dedicated contact point between the relevant CDAA Division and local offices of Defence Force Recruiting. In particular their role is to proactively build a strong relationship with local DFR staff through regular and effective contact on behalf of CDAA thus increasing the awareness of Defence Force opportunities in the Division It is expected that each Liaison Officer will develop his or her own program, which will include, but is not limited to, ensuring the following key components of the contract are fulfilled:

That DFR be provided with the opportunity to attend all CDAA Division meetings and to present to members at one meeting annually (at Defence's option)
DFR may (at its option and expense) arrange for CDAA members within each CDAA Division (and their clients if appropriate) to visit Defence facilities and experience Defence operations
Provision of professional development to DFR staff (subject to negotiation)

Liaison officers will also be required to provide a short report of activities to the CDAA coordinators of the contract in April, July and November.

Skills and attributes
The skills and attributes we are looking for includes:

Empathy with the ethos of the ADF
An awareness of career opportunities available in the ADF
Strong relationship building capability
Committed and dedicated strategic planner
Current membership of CDAA
Ability to join and regularly attend Divisional Committee

Appointment and honorarium
The appointment of the liaison officers is for the period of January to December 2011.
An honorarium of $1,000 is payable to each liaison officer together with a complimentary registration to the 2011 National Conference to meet with DFR personnel.

Applications and enquiries
To apply please submit an expression of interest of no more than 600 words which:

addresses the skills and attributes required for the position; and
provides a brief outline describing key activities and approach you would take in this role

Applications should be submitted to: CDAA’s national office: info@cdaa.org.au by cob January 28 2011

Enquiries can be addressed to myself on 0423 123 114 or carey.peter@ceo.wa.edu.au

Dr Peter Carey DFR Coordinator, CDAA

www.cdaa.org.au

Please contact the CDAA at:
Level 1, 182 Fullarton Road
Dulwich SA 5065

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E: info@cdaa.org.au

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