▷ Apply in 3 Minutes Legal Practitioner

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Tasmania Police

Northern District

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 06 November, 2025 11:55 PM

Thursday 6 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 2

$106,217.00 to $129,302.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time, Permanent, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

Launceston

The Legal Practitioner will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to, the Department of Police and Emergency Management with particular emphasis on matters relating to family violence as part of the Safe at Home whole-of-government strategy for preventing, reducing, and responding to incidents of family violence in Tasmania.

Period of Appointment

Permanent

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - talk to us to see how this might work for you

Duties

The Legal Practitioner will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to, the Department of Police and Emergency Management with particular emphasis on matters relating to family violence as part of the Safe at Home whole-of-government strategy for preventing, reducing, and responding to incidents of family violence in Tasmania.

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;

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 2136

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 Inspector Nicholas Clark on (03) 6777 3893

- 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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