Current Vacancies 003947 - District Officer, Statewide Operations, South 004358 - District Officer, Statewide Operations (Air Operations) South Hours per fortnight 80 Hours, non-rostered shift work
Duties Leadership and Resource Management :
Proactively lead assigned personnel and manage physical resources to ensure adequate emergency preparation, mitigation, response, and community preparedness. Includes overseeing operations during fire and other emergencies, fostering personnel development through effective supervision, feedback, and training.
Strategic Contribution :
As a Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) District Officer, contribute to achieving Regional and State objectives by managing a District or Functional area. The role also encompasses managing major or multiple incidents, overseeing personnel, and fulfilling corporate responsibilities in alignment with the TFES Strategic Direction and Corporate Plan .
Essential Requirements Attained the rank of Senior Station Officer in accordance with the Tasmanian Fire Fighting Industry Employees Award qualifications (or equivalent).
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 Post-secondary/tertiary qualifications in organisational management and firefighting command. Evidence of ongoing professional development. A broad range of fire service experience particularly in the areas of district management, training, fire safety, and community education. Current driver 's licence. Successful completion of all units and hold the Diploma of Public Safety (fire management) PUA50513 or equivalent Statement of Duties and Associated Documents 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.
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.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) ******** .
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 Information For further information on this position, please contact Shane Batt, Regional Chief, North West Region on ******** or ********
Please indicate what region you are interested in on your application form. Lateral entry applications will not be accepted.