Family Law Court Support Officer (T05458)

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Tasmania Police
Family and Sexual Violence

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 02 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 4 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$86,325 to $99,237 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The Family Law Court Support Officer provides high-level administrative assistance to the Family Law Court Liaison Officers, the Inspector and DPFEM members, supporting the efficient and effective operation of the business unit.

Be part of something bigger. Join DPFEM and play a vital role in protecting and supporting communities across Tasmania .

About the role

The Family Law Court Support Officer provides high-level administrative assistance to the Family Law Court Liaison Officers, the Inspector and DPFEM members, including high-level executive, administrative, and secretarial duties encompassing the preparation, coordination and management of confidentialdocumentation and managing competing priorities. They will support the efficient and effective operation of the business unit as a member of theadministrative team.

You will

Provide direct support to Family Law Court Liaison Officers and the Safe Families Coordination Unit, including:

- Management of electronic diaries,
- Organisation and scheduling of meetings/appointments,
- Effective management and actioning of emails
- Coordinate travel arrangements for personnel, including flights, accommodation, and hire vehicles.

Prepare documentation for a variety of audiences and purposes, adhering to organisational

guidelines and processes. This includes researching and preparing responses to routine

correspondence, briefs, reports, minutes and the development and maintenance of registers

and databases.

Manage the timely flow of correspondence and handle internal and external enquiries into

the office. Provide reception support as required. Provide advice and guidance to staff to





ensure secretarial and administrative systems and processes are correctly applied.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight

Period of appointment

This role will be a fixed term appointment until 30/09/2028.

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
- 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

- Knowledge and experience consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Content Manager and Technology One applications would be advantageous

We offer

- People: 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

Tasmania Police is an operational arm of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management.



Tasmania Police is responsible for delivering quality policing services in Tasmania.

Statement of duties and associated documents

DPFEM is a child secure 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 Jessica Tolman, Family Law Court Liaisonon .

Applications close on: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

Agency:

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Award:

General Stream Band 4 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$86,325 to $99,237 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The Family Law Court Support Officer provides high-level administrative assistance to the Family Law Court Liaison Officers, the Inspector and DPFEM members, supporting the efficient and effective operation of the business unit.

Agency:

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Award:

General Stream Band 4 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$86,325 to $99,237 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The Family Law Court Support Officer provides high-level administrative assistance to the Family Law Court Liaison Officers, the Inspector and DPFEM members, supporting the efficient and effective operation of the business unit.

- Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management 1
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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📌 Family Law Court Support Officer (Tasmania)
🏢 Department Of Police, Fire And Emergency Management
📍 Tasmania