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About the role
The Family Law Court Support Officer provides high-level administrative assistance to the Family Law Court Liaison Officers, the Inspector and DPFEM members, including high-level executive, administrative, and secretarial duties encompassing the preparation, coordination and management of confidential documentation and managing competing priorities. They will support the efficient and effective operation of the business unit as a member of the administrative team.
You will
Provide direct support to Family Law Court Liaison Officers and the Safe Families Coordination Unit, including:
- Management of electronic diaries,
- Organisation and scheduling of meetings/appointments,
- Effective management and actioning of emails
- Coordinate travel arrangements for personnel, including flights, accommodation, and hire vehicles.
Prepare documentation for a variety of audiences and purposes, adhering to organisational
guidelines and processes. This includes researching and preparing responses to routine
correspondence, briefs, reports, minutes and the development and maintenance of registers
and databases.
Manage the timely flow of correspondence and handle internal and external enquiries into
the office. Provide reception support as required. Provide advice and guidance to staff to
ensure secretarial and administrative systems and processes are correctly applied.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight
Period of appointment
This role will be a fixed term appointment until 30/09/2028.
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
- Knowledge and experience consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Content Manager and Technology One applications would be advantageous
We offer
- People: You will work with a collaborative team, with supportive leadership.
- Access to a Fitness Passport where employees receive discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
- Wellbeing support - The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management is committed to supporting our people to be mentally and physically fit, ready and capable to deliver high quality policing and emergency services for our community.
About us
Tasmania Police is an operational arm of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management. Tasmania Police is responsible for delivering quality policing services in Tasmania.
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.
We will only be accepting online applications, please click the black Apply button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact 03 6222 0130.
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.
Statement of duties and associated documents
005458 - SoD - Family Law Court Support Officer - SFCU - Band 4 - Aug 26.pdf
005458 - SoD - Family Law Court Support Officer - SFCU - Band 4 - Aug 26.docx
Short Form Application guidelines pdf
Short Form Application guidelines.docx
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.
Further information:
For further information on this position, please contact Jessica Tolman, Family Law Court Liaison on 03 6166 5695.
Applications close on: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:55pm.