Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

About the Role

Are you keen to gain base level project management experience working with some key stakeholders both inside and outside CFA? This fixed term Project Support Officer role may give you the opportunity to do just that.

This role is part of a small team responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the successful Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP), which has been in existence for over 15 years and provides critical equipment and support capability to CFA's Volunteer brigades.

Reporting to the VESEP Project Coordinator, the Project Support Officer will provide efficient and effective business administrative support to the VESEP Project Coordinator, VESEP Project Managers from Land & Building Services, Fleet and Protective Equipment and the Manager Infrastructure Planning to support successful delivery of the annual grants program.

The VESEP team within Infrastructure Services Directorate is responsible for the management of the annual grants program supporting CFA volunteers with the delivery of approved Tankers, Specialist Vehicles, Equipment, Amenities, and Minor Works projects supporting CFA's emergency service delivery to protect the Victorian community.

About You

The person we are looking for will possess well developed written and verbal communication skills to provide effective, efficient and comprehensive administration support along with the ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Ideally you will have demonstrated experience in providing project support services whilst being able to work independently and think outside the box.

Crucial to your success in this role will be your expertise in utilising financial information management systems (SAP Finance preferred) along with your understanding of CFA and its structures.

In addition, you will have:

• Strong computer literacy skills, particularly in Microsoft Office programs (Access, Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint).
• Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet tight work demands.
• Superior organisational and time-management skills with an ability to manage and coordinate a range of office functions and projects and working with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a small, close-knit professional team.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 11:59pm 10 April 2025

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email [email protected]

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