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

Support the Principal Legal Officer and Senior Legal Officer by undertaking research, providing legal advice and representing the Department of Police Fire and Emergency Management (DPFEM) in litigious matters.
You will

Provide legal advice to members of DPFEM on a wide range of routine matters within the policing context.
Assist the Principal Legal Officer and the Senior Legal Officer with litigious matters and research in relation to routine matters and more complex matters.
Conduct matters and represent the Commissioner of Police before various Courts and Tribunals, in particular appeals under the Firearms Act **** and applications under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act **** (Cth).

Hours per fortnight

***** hours per fortnight.
Pre-employment requirements

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.

Essential requirements

Legal practitioner with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-admission experience.
Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted, as a barrister or a practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania under the Provisions of theLegal Profession Act ****.

We offer

People: You will work with a collaborative team, with supportive leadership.
Flexible working arrangements
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

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 ************.
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

******, ****** - SoD - Legal Practitioner - Level 2 - Legal Services - LP 2.docx
******, ****** - SoD - Legal Practitioner - Level 2 - Legal Services - LP 2.pdf
Short Form Application guidelines.docx
Short Form Application Guidelines.pdf
DPFEM is a child protected 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 Rebecca Munnings, Senior Legal Officer on **********.
Applications close on:Wednesday 23 September **** at 11:55pm.

📌 Legal Practitioner, Level 2 (Tasmania)
🏢 Department Of Police, Fire And Emergency Management
📍 Tasmania