Job Description

Be part of something bigger. Join DPFEM and play a vital role in protecting and supporting communities across Tasmania

About the role

The Family Law Court Support Officer provides high-level administrative assistance to the Family Law Court Liaison Officers, the Inspector and DPFEM members, including high-level executive, administrative, and secretarial duties encompassing the preparation, coordination and management of confidential documentation and managing competing priorities. They will support the efficient and effective operation of the business unit as a member of the administrative team.

You will

Provide direct support to Family Law Court Liaison Officers and the Safe Families Coordination Unit, including:

Management of electronic diaries,
Organisation and scheduling of meetings/appointments,
Effective management and actioning of emails
Coordinate travel arrangements for personnel, including flights, accommodation, and hire vehicles.

Prepare documentation for a variety of audiences and purposes, adhering to organisational

guidelines and processes. This includes researching and preparing responses to routine

correspondence, briefs, reports, minutes and the development and maintenance of registers

and databases.

Manage the timely flow of correspondence and handle internal and external enquiries into

the office. Provide reception support as required. Provide advice and guidance to staff to

ensure secretarial and administrative systems and processes are correctly applied.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight

Period of appointment

This role will be a fixed term appointment until 30/09/2028.

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

Knowledge and experience consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Content Manager and Technology One applications would be advantageous

We offer

People: You will work with a collaborative team, with supportive leadership.
Access to a Fitness Passport where employees receive discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
Wellbeing support - The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management is committed to supporting our people to be mentally and physically fit, ready and capable to deliver high quality policing and emergency services for our community.

About us

Tasmania Police is an operational arm of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management. Tasmania Police is responsible for delivering quality policing services in Tasmania.

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.

We will only be accepting online applications, please click the black Apply button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact 03 6222 0130.

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.

Statement of duties and associated documents

005458 - SoD - Family Law Court Support Officer - SFCU - Band 4 - Aug 26.pdf

005458 - SoD - Family Law Court Support Officer - SFCU - Band 4 - Aug 26.docx

Short Form Application guidelines pdf

Short Form Application guidelines.docx

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.

Further information:

For further information on this position, please contact Jessica Tolman, Family Law Court Liaison on 03 6166 5695.

Applications close on: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:55pm.

About ANSTO

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.

More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.

ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.

As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.

On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.

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Industry

Biotech & Life Sciences

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Lucas Heights, AU

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

gov.au

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Family Law Court Support Officer (T05458)