What’s on Offer

The primary purpose of the fixed term (until November 2025) position of the District Administration Support Officer is to provide administrative support to the District Business Manager and the District office.

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

• Access to a Rostered Day Off;
• All roles can be worked flexibly but this may differ from role to role;
• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;
• Support for education, career and professional development;
• Enterprise Agreement salary increases;
• Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice;
• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)
• Free gym access;

About the Role

The position also assists in the coordination and administration of community events, marketing and activities and projects undertaken by the district.

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Knowledge gained through secondary and vocational training.
• CERT IV Business Administration or relevant work experience.
• Competence in Microsoft Office that includes Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Sound interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with team members, managers and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to obtain the cooperation of others to resolve administrative or operational issues.
• Sound numeracy and analytical skills to understand; interpret and synthesise basic data and information.
• Experience in organising work priorities to meet deadlines with a capacity to identify areas of improvement within the work area.

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Max Campos at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the advertised salary level

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Acceptable evidence includes:

1. COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).
2. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account).

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.