The role

Looking for more than just a job? At DPFEM, you'll serve the Tasmanian community while growing your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.Help to enhance DPFEM's communication with the public through a proactive and strategic approach to utilising social and traditional media, and provision of specialist media engagement advice to staff, and maintaining effective relationships with media and other stakeholders.
You will

Engage with media representatives, establish rapport and maintain effective stakeholder relationships that support business aims.
Research and develop content for social media, media releases, talking points, and manage media on site at incidents and at media conferences.
Provide strategic media-handling and issues management advice to members of DPFEM, as well as practical guidance and training.

We offer

We offer competitive salaries, leave entitlements including superannuation and salary sacrifice, health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible working arrangements, and;
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.
Opportunities for career growth

Desirable requirements





Qualifications or experience working in a media or communications-related field.

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 responsible 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.

About us

DPFEM 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 call *********.
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 - Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Band 7.pdf
******, ******, ******, ****** - SoD - Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Band 7.docx
Short Form Application guidelines pdf
Short Form Application guidelines.docx
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 Mel Simmonds - Manager, Media and Public Communications on ********* ******
Applications closeon: Sunday 27th September **** at 11:55pm

📌 Senior Media And Communications Advisor (Tasmania)
🏢 Police
📍 Tasmania