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 building trade qualified, with experience managing the delivery of building maintenance works programs seeking an ongoing role?

An autonomous and challenging Asset Project Officer role currently exists within the Business Services Team at CFA, which is responsible for the management of the substantial CFA real estate assets portfolio.

Located in Ballarat or Melton this fixed term role (ending 19.6.2026) offers a variety of responsibility which will enable you to develop a breadth of knowledge and exposure within CFA. Reporting to the Manager Asset Services, you will ensure the consistent high-quality delivery of all brigade maintenance services in accordance with the State-wide Managed Maintenance Program and manage minor works projects.

About You

The ideal candidate will be building or trade qualified, with experience managing the delivery of building maintenance works programs, supervision of minor works projects, building construction and/or facilities management.

Additionally, you will be able to manage concurrent projects within budget, quality and time parameters with knowledge of building regulations, town planning processes, building and tendering and contracting processes. Experience in utilising maintenance/assets management reporting and data management systems including SAP and Microsoft Office will be advantageous to this role.

Key to this role is the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, write technical reports and supervise minor building construction works.

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 18 May 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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