Location

Youngtown

Duties

To build, support and further enhance the Tasmania Fire Service’s (TFS) Junior and Cadet Program (JCP). The Junior and Cadet Officer (JCP Officer) will plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of strategic initiatives in relation to the JCP, with a specific focus on child safety.

Essential Requirements

Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

The State Fire Commission has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to obtain a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. Any refused, suspended, or cancelled registration may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment.

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

• Previous experience working with volunteers, ideally in an emergency service context.
• Previous experience working with children and young people, ideally in an education context.
• A current Tasmanian driver license.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

VSS - 005189 - SoD - Junior and Cadet Program Officer - Band 5.docx

VSS - 005189 - SoD - Junior and Cadet Program Officer - Band 5.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 2072.

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 Eleanor Goddard (Manager Volunteer Strategy and Support) on 0435206738.

Applications close on: Monday 24 November 2025 (11:55 PM).