Make an impact close to home. A career with DPFEM means meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to serve Tasmanians when it matters most.
About the role
Cook with a purpose - your work directly supports the training and wellbeing of Tasmania Police and Emergency Services personnel.
Showcase your skills in a dynamic commercial kitchen - take an active role in menu creation, large scale food production and maintaining exceptional food quality standards.
This is a hands-on role where teamwork, customer focus, and a commitment to excellence are highly valued.
You will
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight
Period of appointment
Fixed Term, Full Time for 12 months
Pre-employment requirements
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 expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent level.
We offer
- Working 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.
- Free onsite parking.
About us
DPFEM is the Tasmanian Government agency responsible for public safety, law enforcement, and emergency responses across the state. DPFEM consists of Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Forensic Science Service Tasmania and Business and Executive Services.
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) 62220174.
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
001138, 001140 - SoD - Senior Cook - Academy - Aug 26.docx
001138, 001140 - SoD - Senior Cook - Academy - Aug 26.pdf
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 Jo Stolp, Commander, Education, Training and Engagement on (03) 6173 2024.
Applications close on: Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:55pm.