Period of Appointment

Fixed Term for 12 months 

Duties

Maintain strategic oversight of incident activity and hazard forecasts, both within Tasmania and nationally, and contribute to the capture, analysis and dissemination of intelligence for the purpose of safeguarding communities from the risk of bushfire, sever weather, flood and other hazards. Provide strategic advice to inform operational priorities based on hazard type. The role contributes to the delivery of the Multi-hazards Intelligence capability project.

Essential Requirements

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);
• 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.
• Experience and/or qualifications in emergency management.
• A current driver’s licence

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

005327 - State Situation Officer - SoD - Band 6.pdf

005327 - State Situation Officer - SoD - Band 6.docx

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

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 (03) 6173 2757. 

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 John Holloway,  A/Assistant Director Statewide Operations and Capability on John.Holloway@fire.tas.gov.au