Senior Media and Communications Advisor (004471)

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Office of the Secretary
Media, Communications and Engagement

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 27 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 27 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 7 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$133,696 to $140,687 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

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.

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

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 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

About us

DPFEM isthe 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.

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.

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.

Applications close on: Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11:55pm

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

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📌 Senior Media and Communications Advisor (004471) (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Hobart