Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
TFS - Operations
North West Region

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 04 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Tuesday 4 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

$135,468 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

Leadership and Resource Management: Proactively lead assigned personnel and manage physical resources to ensure adequate emergency preparation, mitigation, response, and community preparedness. Includes overseeing operations during fire and other emergencies, fostering personnel development through effective supervision, feedback, and training.Strategic Contribution: As a Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) District Officer, contribute to achieving Regional and State objectives by managing a District or Functional area. The role also encompasses managing major or multiple incidents, overseeing personnel, and fulfilling corporate responsibilities in alignment with the TFES Strategic Direction and Corporate Plan.

Location

NorthWest Region - Burnie

Duties

Leadership and Resource Management: Proactively lead assigned personnel and manage physical resources to ensure adequate emergency preparation, mitigation, response, and community preparedness. Includes overseeing operations during fire and other emergencies, fostering personnel development through effective supervision, feedback, and training.

Strategic Contribution: As a Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) District Officer, contribute to achieving Regional and State objectives by managing a District or Functional area. The role also encompasses managing major or multiple incidents, overseeing personnel, and fulfilling corporate responsibilities in alignment with the TFES Strategic Direction and Corporate Plan.

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);
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
- Malicious damage and destruction to property
- Trafficking of narcotic substance;

Attained the rank of Senior Station Officer per the Tasmanian Fire Fighting Industry Employees Award qualifications (or equivalent).

- Post-secondary/tertiary qualifications in organisational management and firefighting command
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Have a broad range of fire service experience, particularly in district management, training, fire safety, and community education.
- Current driver's licence.
- Successful completion of all units and hold the Diploma of Public Safety (fire management) PUA50513 or equivalent

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

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.

Applications for this position will be closed on Tuesday04 August2026 (11:55 PM)

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Award:

$135,468 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North West

Leadership and Resource Management: Proactively lead assigned personnel and manage physical resources to ensure adequate emergency preparation, mitigation, response, and community preparedness. Includes overseeing operations during fire and other emergencies, fostering personnel development through effective supervision, feedback, and training.Strategic Contribution: As a Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) District Officer, contribute to achieving Regional and State objectives by managing a District or Functional area. The role also encompasses managing major or multiple incidents, overseeing personnel, and fulfilling corporate responsibilities in alignment with the TFES Strategic Direction and Corporate Plan.

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Award:

$135,468 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full time

Region:

North West

Leadership and Resource Management: Proactively lead assigned personnel and manage physical resources to ensure adequate emergency preparation, mitigation, response, and community preparedness. Includes overseeing operations during fire and other emergencies, fostering personnel development through effective supervision, feedback, and training.Strategic Contribution: As a Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) District Officer, contribute to achieving Regional and State objectives by managing a District or Functional area. The role also encompasses managing major or multiple incidents, overseeing personnel, and fulfilling corporate responsibilities in alignment with the TFES Strategic Direction and Corporate Plan.

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