Make an impact close to home. A career with DPFEM means meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to serve Tasmanians when it matters most.

About the role

The Legal Practitioner will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to the Department.

You will

• Act as Prosecutor or Junior Counsel in police prosecutions and related proceedings.
• Provide legal advice and assistance to police prosecution and operational divisions in relation to police prosecution
• Have carriage, subject to direction, of police prosecution matters and liaise with complainants, police officers and other stakeholders

Hours per fortnight 

73.5 hours per fortnight 

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

Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted, to the legal profession under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007.

We offer

• You will work with a collaborative team, with supportive leadership.
• Access to a Fitness Passport where employees receive discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
• Wellbeing support - The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management is committed to supporting our people to be mentally and physically fit, ready and capable to deliver high quality policing and emergency services for our community.

About us 

DPFEM is the Tasmanian Government agency responsible for public safety, law enforcement, and emergency responses across the state. DPFEM consists of Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Forensic Science Service Tasmania and Business and Executive Services.

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.

We will only be accepting online applications, please click the black Apply button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 62 22 0174.

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.

Statement of duties and associated documents

004462, 004879 - SoD - Legal Practitioner, Level 1 - WPS - July 2026.docx

004462, 004879 - SoD - Legal Practitioner, Level 1 - WPS - July 2026.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.

Further information:

For further information on this position, please contact Adam Spencer, Inspector Western District Support on 0456 465 383.

Applications close: Sunday 18th August @ 11:55pm