About the Role

The Administration Support Officer will be providing responsive and effective administrative support to both the Deputy Commissioner and Executive Assistant.

This role will also support the Deputy Commissioner's office by maintaining and updating office documentation including processes and procedures. The incumbent will also provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders which includes drafting of correspondence and other communications on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner and Executive Assistant.

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Intermediate competence in Microsoft Office that includes Outlook, Excel and Power Point;
• Demonstrated efficiency and accuracy in data entry and word processing skills;
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.

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 this guides our work and shape our culture.

What’s on Offer
​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;
• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;
• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

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.

If you require any adjustments to be able to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to contact [email protected]

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 Jamith Leong, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa 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