Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term, Full Time up until 30 June 2028.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight 

Duties

The Crime and Intelligence Command plays a pivotal role in public safety and security, ensuring offenders are held accountable and brought to justice. Focused on detecting and disrupting serious and complex crime, the Command relies on intelligence gathering, technology and strong partnerships across all levels of government – state and federal.

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

• Experience in law enforcement, intelligence, regulatory or government environments, particularly those involving sensitive or restricted information.
• Experience in developing or supporting operational procedures, compliance frameworks, records management systems or information governance processes.
• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in public administration, information management, business process improvement, project support or a related field.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

T05586 - SoD - Business Support Officer, Covert Services - Band 5 - April 26.docx

T05586 - SoD - Business Support Officer, Covert Services - Band 5 - April 26.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 2135.

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 Felicity Boyd, Senior Sergeant on (03) 6173 2811.

Applications close on: Sunday 3rd April 2026.