Overview
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Tasmania Police, Southern District – Hobart
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 21 September 2025 11:55 PM (AEST).
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 1
Salary: $76,245.00 to $94,145.00 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time
Region: South
Location: Hobart
Responsibilities
Legal Practitioners will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to, the Department of Police and Emergency Management with particular emphasis on matters relating to the criminal law.
Period of Appointment
Fixed-term, Full Time
Duties
Legal Practitioners will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to, the Department of Police and Emergency Management with particular emphasis on matters relating to the criminal law.
Pre-Employment Checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
- Arson and fire setting;
- Sexual offences;
- Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
- Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
- Malicious damage and destruction to property;
- Trafficking of narcotic substance;
Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted, to the legal profession under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.
As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2136.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
- Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management 1
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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