Bushfire Management Planning Officer
3 days ago
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
TFS - Community Fire Safety
Bushfire Risk Unit
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
Salary: $99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Region: North West
Location: Burnie
Application deadlineApplications must be submitted by Wednesday 24 September, 2025 2:15 PM
OverviewLead and develop plans and strategies at a variety of scales to mitigate the impact of bushfire within Tasmania. Provide complex operational and technical support to TFS staff and other stakeholders, and carry out fire management and suppression activities.
DutiesLead and develop plans and strategies at a variety of scales to mitigate the impact of bushfire within Tasmania. Provide complex operational and technical support to TFS staff and other stakeholders, and carry out fire management and suppression activities.
Pre-Employment ChecksThe 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;
• A qualification in an area relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken.
• A fireground supervision qualification.
• A current driver's licence.
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.
How to ApplyTo 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.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2072
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.
Further InformationFor further information on this position, please contact Bernard Plumpton (Senior Bushfire Management Planning Officer) on 0418116803.
Applications close on: Wednesday 24 September 2025.
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