Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

fixed-term 12 months

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Duties

Provide high level project policy and project support for the delivery of the Respect 360 Program, which is the body of work in response to the independent TFS-SES Culture Review (undertaken by independent consultants, EB&Co). This role will assist in the implementation of the recommendations from the Review by providing support and advice, establishing, and maintaining policy and doctrine, undertaking research analysis, and generating and interpreting relevant information and feedback.

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

• Experience reviewing and writing government policy.
• Research and analysis qualifications and experience relevant to projects.
• High level knowledge of the operational and service delivery processes of the fire and emergency services environment.
• Experience working within diverse teams involving internal and external resources and stakeholders.
• A current driver’s license.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

SoD - Policy and Project Officer - TFS-SES Culture Review Band 6.docx

SoD - Policy and Project Officer - TFS-SES Culture Review Band 6.pdf

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 2072.

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 Lisa Stingel on 0438382300.

Applications for this vacancy will be closed on 19 August 2025 (11:55 PM).