Duties

• Plan and develop evidence-based community preparedness strategies for identified communities and risk groups. A focus of the role is to deliver Bushfire-Ready programs and initiatives in consultation with the Community Development Coordinator.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships; consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, from community and local networks.
• Undertake targeted community engagement and capacity building activities with identified communities.
• Collect, collate, analyse, and apply relevant quantitative and qualitative data.
• Produce briefings, minutes, reports, and other documents related to community preparedness activities.
• Participate in planning and evaluation activities related to bushfire and home fire safety programs and activities.

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 drivers license.
• Recognised qualifications and/or experience in community development, emergency management or other relevant fields.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

003512 - SoD - Community Preparedness Officer (South) - July 2024.docx

003512 - SoD - Community Preparedness Officer (South) - July 2024.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 2757.

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 Peter Middleton, Manager Community Preparedness on 0418 145 746 or peter.middleton@fire.tas.gov.au

Applications close on 24 November 2024 at 11:55pm