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

Play a vital role in supporting our brigades and the communities they serve.

This full time, ongoing position provides essential administrative and volunteer support to Brigade Management Teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and strengthening the brigade's capacity to serve the community. The position will be working at the Kerang District office supporting the Gannawarra Shire catchment.

Responsibilities are varied and will include managing administrative processes, assisting with volunteer recruitment and retention, coordinating meetings and activities, supporting fundraising initiatives and helping deliver community campaigns.

This role is key to enhancing brigade effectiveness, sustainability, and community engagement.

Please note: travel and after-hours work will be required in this role.

About You

You bring experience working in volunteer-based environments and understand the unique needs of supporting community-focused teams.

With strong administrative and information management skills, you are confident handling day-to-day operations and recordkeeping. Your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enable you to engage effectively with volunteers, community members and stakeholders.

Highly organised and self-motivated, you can manage tasks independently and deliver results within deadlines. Relevant qualifications or experience equip you to meet the requirements of this important role supporting brigade operations and community service.

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 28 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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