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 reliable 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.

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

Further information: For further information on this position, please contact Jessica Tolman, Family Law Court Liaisonon 03 6166 5695.

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 productive 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.

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- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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📌 Family Law Court Support Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Department Of Police, Fire And Emergency Management
📍 Hobart