Assistant Director, Bushfire Risk Mitigation )
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
TFS - Community Fire Safety
Bushfire Risk Unit
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 23 November, :55 PM
Sunday 23 November, :55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Develop and implement strategies for the holistic understanding and mitigation of bushfire risk at a whole-of-State level across all land tenures. This position has a particular focus on the development and implementation of strategies, risk analysis, legislation, programs and policies to mitigate the impact of bushfire on the Tasmanian community. Provide high level scientific, technical and policy advice to enable safe, effective and efficient prevention, preparedness and response to bushfires and other emergencies.
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours
Duties
Develop and implement strategies for the holistic understanding and mitigation of bushfire risk at a whole-of-State level across all land tenures. This position has a particular focus on the development and implementation of strategies, risk analysis, legislation, programs and policies to mitigate the impact of bushfire on the Tasmanian community. Provide high level scientific, technical and policy advice to enable safe, effective and productive prevention, preparedness and response to bushfires and other emergencies.
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;
- An appropriate science degree in geography, botany, forestry or environmental science from an approved university, college or equivalent.
- Qualifications in management, project management or similar industry-related experience.
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 blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact.
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 Chris Collins, Director Community Fire Safety on.
Applications for this vacancy will be closed on Sunday 23 November 2025 (11:55 PM).
- 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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