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

Keep CFA's training programs organised, efficient and running seamlessly.

This short-term, fixed-term vacancy is based in the CFA South East Region (location flexible, however Dandenong preferred) for an 8-week period, commencing 22 September. As an Administrator, Learning and Development, you'll provide vital administrative support to ensure CFA's training and development programs run smoothly across the region. From coordinating logistics and managing data systems, to preparing training materials and maintaining records, you'll play a key role in keeping learning activities organised and efficient, ultimately supporting brigade capability and frontline readiness.

A detailed position description is attached.

About You

The person we are looking for will be an organised and detail-oriented administrator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident in drafting professional documents and managing a range of administrative tasks, you pride yourself on accuracy and thoroughness in everything you do.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders alike, while your proactive approach means you can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

With solid computer literacy across MS Office and database systems (and financial systems an advantage), you bring the capability and initiative needed to keep learning and development activities running smoothly.

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 7 September 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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