Job description
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Tasmania Police
Southern District
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 18 February, 2024 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 18 February, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 2
Salary:
$103,123.00 to $125,536.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
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
Fixed-term up to 2 years
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight
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.
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.
Qualifications and Experience
Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted as a Barrister or a practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007 with more than 2 years relevant post admission experience.
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, If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2136
Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact Inspector Brenda Orr on (03) 6173 2316.
Address
Hobart, TAS
