Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Tasmania Police
Southern District
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 11 September, 2024 11:55 PM
**Position details**:
**Applications close**:
- Wednesday 11 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:
- Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 2**Salary**:
- $103,123.00 to $125,536.00 per annum**Employment type**:
- Fixed-term, full-time**Region**:
- South**Location**:
- Hobart**Job description**:
- The Legal Practitioner 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 family violence as part of the Safe at Home whole-of-government strategy for preventing, reducing, and responding to incidents of family violence in Tasmania.**Period of Appointment**:
Up to 2 years
**Hours per fortnight**:
73.50 hours per fortnight
**Duties**:
The Legal Practitioner 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 family violence as part of the_ Secure at Home_ whole-of-government strategy for preventing, reducing, and responding to incidents of family violence in Tasmania.
**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.
**Essential Requirements**:
Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted as a Barrister or a practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007 with more than 2 years relevant post admission experience.
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 Inspector Brenda Orr on (03) 6173 2316