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

To provide clerical and administration support to regional staff by meeting the regions business needs including maintenance of information systems, financial management and provision of information, advice, and support to both internal and external stakeholders, including SES volunteer members

You will need

• Provide general business and administrative support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the region. This includes liaison with internal and external stakeholders, general reception duties, answering telephone calls, responding to queries and provide information and guidance in a timely manner

• Assist with financial management, budget preparation, monitoring and reporting of budget expenditure including extracting reports and financial information, obtaining quotes, recording, and processing of orders and invoices for goods and services.

• Document preparation for a variety of audiences and purposes adhering to organisational guidelines and process. Drafting correspondence for volunteers and other stakeholders, spreadsheet preparation, graphs, mail-outs, and electronic presentations.

Hours per fortnight 

73.50 hours per fortnight

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 substances
• false alarm raising.

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge and experience consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent.

We offer

We offer competitive salaries, leave entitlements including superannuation and salary sacrifice, as well as non-financial benefits including: 

• People: You will work with a collaborative team, with supportive leadership.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• 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.
• Professional development and training opportunities within DPFEM and SES.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting emergency management and community resilience across Tasmania.

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.

SES: The State Emergency Service (SES) is a division of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management. We respond to many types of emergencies and provide assistance during severe storms and floods, in road crash rescue, search and rescue, and a range of other general rescue activities. We provide advice to the state government, and to the State Emergency Management Committee and Regional Emergency Management Planning Groups. We also lead the state’s emergency management planning and emergency risk management work.

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 6222 0062 or faisal@dpfem.tas.gov.au

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

001401, 002612, 001421 - SoD - Regional Administrative Support Officer - SES - Band 3.PDF

001401, 002612, 001421 - SoD - Regional Administrative Support Officer - SES - Band 3.docx

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 Kim Fazackerley, Regional Manager on 0418 142 083, or via Email: kim.fazackerley@ses.tas.gov.au

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