Location

Police Academy - Rokeby

Period of Appointment

Up to 25/09/25

Hours per fortnight

44.10 hours per fortnight

Duties

The Education and Professional Development Advisor would provide leadership in the design and delivery of curricula for Tasmania Police recruit and post-recruit training services. Based on extensive knowledge and expertise in the subject area, they shall proactively collaborate with stakeholders, undertake research, and design, develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs, while also providing administrative and project support to Education and Training.

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 Requirements

Degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years post-qualification experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in an educational or training environment.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

000231 - SoD - Education and Professional Development Advisor - Update Oct 2023.docx

000231 - SoD - Education and Professional Development Advisor - Update Oct 2023.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 2136

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 Aida Barnhoorn on (03) 6173 2068

Applications close on: 18 November 2025