Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
TFS - Community Fire Safety
Bushfire Risk Unit
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 27 October, 2024 10:55 PM
**Position details**:
**Applications close**:
- Sunday 27 October, 2024 10:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:
- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5**Salary**:
- $96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum**Employment type**:
- Fixed-term, full-time**Region**:
- North**Location**:
- Launceston**Job description**:
- Lead and develop plans and strategies at a variety of scales to mitigate the impact of bushfire within Tasmania. Provide complex operational and technical support to TFS staff and other stakeholders, and carry out fire management and suppression activities.**Period of Appointment**:
Fixed-Term - Full time, until 30 June 2025
**Duties**:
Lead and develop plans and strategies at a variety of scales to mitigate the impact of bushfire within Tasmania. Provide complex operational and technical support to TFS staff and other stakeholders, and carry out fire management and suppression activities.
**Essential Requirements**:
**Pre-Employment Checks**
- Arson and fire setting;
- Sexual offences;
- Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
- Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
- Making false declarations;
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
- Malicious damage and destruction to property
- Trafficking of narcotic substance;
- False alarm raising.
**Desirable Requirements**:
- A qualification in an area relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken.
- A fireground supervision qualification.
- A current driver's license.
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.
- 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._
**Further Information**:
For further information on this position, please contact Bernard Plumpton, Senior Bushfire Management Planning Officer on 0418 116 803.