Project Officer, False Fire Alarm Reduction Program

4 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Fixed-Term - 3 years

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight (open to flexible work arrangements)

Duties

The Project Officer will be required to undertake project related activities to plan, coordinate and deliver a range of projects and strategic initiatives in line with the False Fire Alarm Reduction Strategy.

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

Essential qualifications have not been prescribed, however, successful completion of, or substantial progress towards, tertiary qualifications may be advantageous. Project management qualifications are desirable.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

SOD - Project Officer, False Fire Alarm Reduction Program.DOCX

SOD - Project Officer, False Fire Alarm Reduction

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 Rowan Dalgleish Knight - Program Coordinator, False Fire Alarm Reduction Program on or

Applications close on: Thursday 16th October 2025 at 11:55pm

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