Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours

Duties

Assist the Mitigation Coordinator with the regional coordination, planning and implementation, of Tasmania’s tenure-blind Fuel Reduction Program, and related bushfire risk reduction initiatives.

Essential Requirements

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

A qualification in an area relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken. A Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence. A competency in Chainsaw Operation. Sector Commander qualifications

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

004186, 004187, 004188, 004339, 004340 SoD Mitigation Officer.docx

004186, 004187, 004188, 004339, 004340 SoD Mitigation Officer.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

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.

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 2081.

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 Bradley Williams, Operations Manager, Fuel Reduction Program on 0417 123 728.

Applications close on: 27 April 2025 at 11:55pm.