Senior Information Officer

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Business and Executive Services

Business Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 15 October, 2025 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4

$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Ensure an efficient and effective service delivery regarding the processing, management, vetting and disclosure of operational policing information, intelligence holdings and court outcome data in compliance with state and national legislative and policy provisions, including agreements established for the exchange of information.

Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Permanent, Full time

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Duties

- Undertake the processing, evaluation and management of complex reports and other operational information such as criminal records, violence orders and intelligence submissions.
- Supervise the processing of applications and requests for information to support the agency’s identity matching, quality assurance and release obligations relating to screening, court matters and investigations.
- Possess a high level of knowledge on the rules around disclosure including vetting and redaction, operational procedures, communication with police areas, and the management of related records and files.
- Apply specialist knowledge and skills around the practical implementation of complex legislated rules and policies through the research, analysis and disclosing, and provisioning of operational reports and crash reports.
- Apply a broad and detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, police business processes and administrative processes, technical knowledge and understanding of other agencies (DoJ) to achieve identified DPFEM business outcomes and priorities.
- Provide advice and guidance to team members on business functions and outcomes.
- Maintain client relationships and provide authoritative and timely advice to senior internal and external stakeholders and clients with regard to operational information.
- Maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive and personal information.

Pre-Employment Checks

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;

Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent level.

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.

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.

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 2054.

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 Information

For further information on this position, please contact Melissa Mills, Information Disclosure Manager on (03) 6173 2278.

Applications close on: 11:55pm, Wednesday 15th October 2025

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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