Australian police officer killed in shooting at Tasmania property

A police officer has been shot dead at a rural property in Tasmania after going there as part of routine duties.

Tasmania Police went to the property in North Motton in the state's northwest about 11am today.

"A member of the public allegedly shot a police officer as the officer approached the house," police said in a statement.

"Another police officer consequently discharged their firearm towards the alleged offender, who then surrendered to police."

The officer died at the scene and the alleged offender was not seriously injured. The visit to the property was part of "routine duties", police said.

Further information will be provided at a press conference this afternoon.

A crime scene has been set up at the property, and police say there is no threat to the wider community.

"This is a traumatic incident and wellbeing support is being provided to those involved and affected," police said.

A full police professional standards investigation is underway, and the coroner will also attend the scene.

North Motton is a rural area south of Ulverstone and home to a few hundred people.