Policy and Engagement Manager - Fuel Reduction Program (003592)
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Tasmania Fire Service
Community Fire Safety
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
Salary:
$121,880.00 to $128,277.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Job description:
Lead the development and delivery of strategic policy, projects, communication and stakeholder engagement for Tasmania’s nation leading tenure-blind Fuel Reduction Program. This includes providing specialist advice, policy development and fostering effective stakeholder relationships.

Hours per fortnight
73.5 - talk to us about how this could work for you.
Duties
Lead the development and delivery of strategic policy, projects, communication and stakeholder engagement for Tasmania’s nation leading tenure-blind Fuel Reduction Program. This includes providing specialist advice, policy development and fostering effective stakeholder relationships.
This role will also oversee the management function of the engagement team and other support staff, to ensure a state-wide program of works is delivered consistently and within agreed working procedures.
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
• A current Tasmanian driver’s licence.
• Qualifications and/or experience in policy development, project management, communications and engagement.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
003592 - SoD - Policy and Engagement Manager - FRP - Band 7.docx
003592 - SoD - Policy and Engagement Manager - FRP - Band 7.pdf
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a 1-2 page statement outlining their suitability for the role.
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 Debra Pope, Assistant Director, Fuel Reduction Program on 0428 085 210.