Looking for more than just a job? At DPFEM, you’ll serve the Tasmanian community while growing your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. Help to enhance DPFEM’s communication with the public through a proactive and strategic approach to utilising social and traditional media, and provision of specialist media engagement advice to staff, and maintaining effective relationships with media and other stakeholders.
We offer competitive salaries, leave entitlements including superannuation and salary sacrifice, health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible working arrangements, and;
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:
DPFEM is the Tasmanian Government agency responsible for public safety, law enforcement, and emergency responses across the state. DPFEM consists of Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Forensic Science Service Tasmania and Business and Executive Services.
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 call 6222 7023.
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.
003253, 003353, 002186, 004471 - SoD - Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Band 7.pdf
003253, 003353, 002186, 004471 - SoD - Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Band 7.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.
For further information on this position, please contact Mel Simmonds - Manager, Media and Public Communications on 6166 5697 or melanie.simmonds@dpfem.tas.gov.au
Applications close on: Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11:55pm
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.
https://www.ansto.gov.au/social-media-terms-of-engagement
