About jobs with the Department

Vacancies in the Department of Premier and Cabinet can be found at the Tasmanian Government's online jobs and careers site: www.jobs.tas.gov.au 

Some of these vacancies are also advertised in Tasmanian newspapers (The Mercury, Examiner or Advocate) and occasionally may be advertised in the Weekend Australian.

DPAC: an "employer of choice"

The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is an innovative, dynamic and progressive agency that provides a diverse, flexible and rewarding working environment.

DPAC offers many challenging and rewarding opportunities to many different people; from someone who is starting work as a trainee or a graduate, to someone who wants a career change or to return to work. DPAC rewards performance with competitive salary structures that ensure real career prospects and development.

DPAC is the central agency of the Tasmanian State Service.  It offers numerous unique opportunities to gain a broad understanding of the Tasmanian Government and the wider community.  The Department’s role in providing advice to the Premier and members of Cabinet gives employees the opportunity to be included in the strategic and salient issues impacting on Tasmania across the economic, social and environmental spheres.

Working for DPAC gives people the chance to play a key role in the future advancement of this island state.  DPAC offers a diverse range of project work, policy development, working parties, taskforces and multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the development of highly transferable skills and career experiences.

DPAC values creativity, team work and equal opportunities, recognising that employee diversity encourages a dynamic range of ideas, perspectives and experiences.

In addition, DPAC offers a range of programs and activities to help employees to stay healthy and achieve a better work and home life balance; from flexible working arrangements and family friendly incentives through to health and wellbeing activities run throughout the agency.

DPAC recognises the growing importance of climate change and being environmentally responsible.  The Tasmanian Climate Change Office is based within DPAC and coordinates whole-of-government reports and policies made by agencies on identifying and implementing emission reduction measures.  DPAC is actively involved in developing initiatives around the workplace to improve sustainability and be environmentally friendly.

Working environment

DPAC is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where all employees feel welcomed, safe and supported.

Our employees are diverse in gender, languages, ethnicity, cultural background, age, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs. They also are diverse in their skills and qualifications, where they live and work, their life and work experiences, personality, abilities, family and caring responsibilities, and their experience of disability.

We recognise the unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace. We value and encourage the diversity of thought that our employees bring.

DPAC does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying in the workplace. We have a culture of zero tolerance towards violence, including any form of family violence. We will take an active role to support employees and their families by providing a workplace environment that promotes their safety and provides the flexibility to support employees to live free from violence.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens.

Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

Workplace health and safety

DPAC is committed to sustaining an environment and culture that provides for the health, safety and wellbeing of all its workers, by complying with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012.

Our goal is to be recognised as an exemplar with regard to work health, safety and wellbeing throughout the State Service.

Every employee at DPAC has an obligation to:

• Comply with safe work practices;
• Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others;
• Comply with any direction given by management for health and safety;
• Report all accidents and incidents in a timely manner; and
• Report all known or observed hazards.
• If this position has supervisory responsibilities, additional responsibilities are to provide and maintain as far as possible:
• A safe working environment;
• Safe systems of work;
• Information, instruction, training and supervision that is reasonably necessary to ensure employees are safe from injury and risks to health; and
• A commitment to continually improve our performance through effective safety management.

There are a range of flexible work options available to support employees to achieve work/life balance, and workplace adjustments are available to accommodate individuals’ needs in the workplace.