The role

Looking for more than just a job? At DPFEM, you’ll serve the Tasmanian community while growing your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. Help to enhance DPFEM’s communication with the public through a proactive and strategic approach to utilising social and traditional media, and provision of specialist media engagement advice to staff, and maintaining effective relationships with media and other stakeholders.

You will 

• Engage with media representatives, establish rapport and maintain effective stakeholder relationships that support business aims.
• Research and develop content for social media, media releases, talking points, and manage media on site at incidents and at media conferences.
• Provide strategic media-handling and issues management advice to members of DPFEM, as well as practical guidance and training.

We offer

We offer competitive salaries, leave entitlements including superannuation and salary sacrifice, health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible working arrangements, and;

• People: You will work with a collaborative team, with supportive leadership.
• Flexible working arrangements
• 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.
• Opportunities for career growth

Desirable requirements

• Qualifications or experience working in a media or communications-related field.

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.

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 call 6222 7023.

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

003253, 003353, 002186, 004471 - SoD - Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Band 7.pdf

003253, 003353, 002186, 004471 - SoD - Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Band 7.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 Mel Simmonds - Manager, Media and Public Communications on 6166 5697 or melanie.simmonds@dpfem.tas.gov.au

Applications close on: Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11:55pm