Junior And Cadet Program Officer - Tfs/Ses Volunteer Strategy And Support Unit (005189)

Period of Appointment Two (2) years. Location Hobart or Youngtown Hours per fortnight 73.5 Duties To build, support and further enhance the Tasmania Fire Service's (TFS) Junior and Cadet Program (JCP). The Junior and Cadet Officer will plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of strategic initiatives in relation to the JCP, with a specific focus on child safety. Essential Requirements Registration to Work with Vulnerable People 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 Previous experience working with volunteers, ideally in an emergency service context. Previous experience working with children and young people, ideally in an education context. A current Tasmanian driver license. Statement of Duties and Associated Documents VSS - 005189 - SoD - Junior and Cadet Program Officer - Band 5.DOCX VSS - 005189 - SoD - Junior and Cadet Program Officer - Band 5.pdf Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf 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) 6173 2955. Further Information For further information on this position, please contact Eleanor Goddard, Manager Volunteer Strategy and Support on 0435 206 738.