Assistant Director, Bushfire Risk Mitigation

1 day ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours

Duties

Develop and implement strategies for the holistic understanding and mitigation of bushfire risk at a whole-of-State level across all land tenures. This position has a particular focus on the development and implementation of strategies, risk analysis, legislation, programs and policies to mitigate the impact of bushfire on the Tasmanian community. Provide high level scientific, technical and policy advice to enable safe, effective and efficient prevention, preparedness and response to bushfires and other emergencies.

Essential Requirements

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);
  • Making false declarations;
  • Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
  • Malicious damage and destruction to property
  • Trafficking of narcotic substance;
  • False alarm raising.
Desirable Requirements
  • An appropriate science degree in geography, botany, forestry or environmental science from an approved university, college or equivalent.
  • Qualifications in management, project management or similar industry-related experience.
  • A current driver's licence.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

SoD - Assistant Director Bushfire Risk Mitigation - Band 8 - Version 1.3.DOCX

SoD - Assistant Director Bushfire Risk Mitigation - Band 8 - Version

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants

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

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 Chris Collins, Director Community Fire Safety on

Applications for this vacancy will be closed on Sunday 23 November :55 PM).

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