Department of Police, Fire & Emergency Management TAS – Launceston TASFixed-Term - Full time, until 30 June 2025Period of AppointmentFixed-Term - Full time, until 30 June 2025DutiesLead and develop plans and strategies at a variety of scales to mitigate the impact of bushfire within Tasmania.
Provide complex operational and technical support to TFS staff and other stakeholders, and carry out fire management and suppression activities.Essential RequirementsPre-Employment ChecksThe 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 RequirementsA qualification in an area relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken.A fireground supervision qualification.A current driver's license.How to ApplyTo 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.Online applications will only be accepted; please click the blue Apply now button to apply.
If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2***.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.Further InformationFor further information on this position, please contact Bernard Plumpton, Senior Bushfire Management Planning Officer on 0418 116 ***.#J-18808-Ljbffr