Communications Officer (Multiple)

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management – TFS State Operations – FireComm

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 24 June, 2026 11:55 PM.

Award/Classification:

Tasmania Firefighting Industrial Agreement 2022 – Communications Officer 1-4

Salary Range:

$71,296 to $93,935 per annum.

Location and Region:

Hobart, South.

Period of Appointment:

One Permanent vacancy and Three fixed-term (12 months) vacancies.

Hours per fortnight:

84 hours, rostered shift work.

Duties:

As a member of a team, monitor and operate emergency dispatch systems to provide a highly efficient communications centre for the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS).

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar communications receipt and dispatch environment.

Pre-Employment Checks:

• 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.