Legal Practitioner Level 1 x 4 (t04930 T05433, T05613, T05614)
Legal Practitioner Level 1 x 4 (t04930 T05433, T05613, T05614)
Tasmania Police
Southern District
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Location
Hobart
Period of Appointment
Up to 24 months
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
Duties
The Legal Practitioner will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to the Department.
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
Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted, to the legal profession under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf
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 Resume/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6222 0083
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 Sergeant Liz Rennie on (03) 6173 2110
Applications close on: 30 July 2026
