Location

May be negotiated for the position to be Statewide.

Period of Appointment

Up to 30 September 2028

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight 

Duties

The Family Law Court Liaison Officer will develop frameworks and processes that facilitates information exchange between Tasmania Police, investigative agencies and the Family Court to ensure safety and minimise harm to children.

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 Requirement

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or commensurate experience.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 

 004310, 004950 - SoD - Family Law Court Liaison Officer - Safe Families Coordination Unit - Band 6.docx

 004310, 004950 - SoD - Family Law Court Liaison Officer - Safe Families Coordination Unit - Band 6.pdf

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 Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) •••• •136

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 Detective Inspector Rebecca Davis on (03) •••• •352

Applications close on:  14 June 2026