Location

NorthWest Region - Burnie

Duties

Leadership and Resource Management: Proactively lead assigned personnel and manage physical resources to ensure adequate emergency preparation, mitigation, response, and community preparedness. Includes overseeing operations during fire and other emergencies, fostering personnel development through effective supervision, feedback, and training.

Strategic Contribution: As a Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) District Officer, contribute to achieving Regional and State objectives by managing a District or Functional area. The role also encompasses managing major or multiple incidents, overseeing personnel, and fulfilling corporate responsibilities in alignment with the TFES Strategic Direction and Corporate Plan.

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. 

Essential Requirements

Attained the rank of Senior Station Officer per the Tasmanian Fire Fighting Industry Employees Award qualifications (or equivalent).

Desirable Requirements

• Post-secondary/tertiary qualifications in organisational management and firefighting command
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Have a broad range of fire service experience, particularly in district management, training, fire safety, and community education.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Successful completion of all units and hold the Diploma of Public Safety (fire management) PUA50513 or equivalent

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

District Officer - SOD Generic.DOCX

District Officer - SOD Generic - Jul 2026.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. (including referee contact details). If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6222 0062.

The selection of the successful applicant will be on merit. This is in accordance with the DPFEM ‘State Service Vacancy Management’ internal vacancy management policy. Please note, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.

Enquiries may be directed to Tyron Clark (Acting Regional Chief – North-West Region), on 0499 937 533 or via email Tyron.Clark@fire.tas.gov.au

Applications for this position will be closed on Tuesday 04 August 2026 (11:55 PM)