Duties

Provide strategic direction, high level leadership and management of:

• the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) Community Fire Safety Division to improve the safety of Tasmanians from fires and related emergencies and to achieve organisational strategic objectives, and;
• any TFS strategic projects nominated by the TFS and SES Executive.

Essential Requirements

Appropriate academic or professional qualifications at tertiary level in emergency management, fire management, community disaster preparedness or equivalent experience as assessed by the Commissioner, Fire and Emergency Services, TFS.

Desirable Requirements

Expertise and experience in fire service administration and emergency service operations.

A current driver’s licence.

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. 

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

003520 - SoD - Director Community Fire Safety - Band 9.pdf

003520 - SoD - Director Community Fire Safety - Band 9.docx

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 2952.

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 Andrea Heath Executive Director, Strategy and Capability on 6166 5587.

Applications close on 29 June 2025 at 11:55pm