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About the Role

Are you keen to secure a part time, fixed term opportunity working with the CFA where you can showcase your strong administrative skills? This Administrator Learning and Development vacancy will provide you with an insight into the Learning and Development team and may be the next step in your career.

Based in Ararat, this position works across districts and travel between the district offices (Horsham and Ballarat) may be required (transport supplied). Reporting to the Lead; Learning and Development, you will work closely with the volunteers and the Learning and Development Coordinators with a focus on the administration for Learning and Development activities within the region. Overall, you will contribute to the delivery of learning and training programs to enhance brigade capability. While there is some flexibility in choosing your working days, final arrangements will be made in consideration of business requirements.

A day in the life of the Administrator Learning and Development will consist of:

• Administrative requirements including support to meetings, including agenda preparation, venue and catering
• Providing administrative support for the preparation of high-quality documentation, data and training material
• Providing administrative support to database and systems management
• Contributing to the administration of training instructor and training course scheduling
• Managing communication and correspondence to support the Frontline Learning & Development Team
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external clients

About You

The person we are looking for will be keen to join a small but dynamic team that will provide you with the ability to apply your array of skills to a variety of learning and development tasks. The position is located on-site at the Ararat District 16 CFA office.

Crucial to your success in this role will be your adaptability and positive, friendly demeanour. The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with proven skills in drafting documents, correspondence and reports. You will demonstrate sound skills in MS Office, database management and ideally have some exposure to financial systems.

You will have strong attention to detail, be thorough and accurate combined with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.

If you are looking for a change of scenery, seeking to re-enter the workforce or just looking for a new opportunity, this permanent position will see you not only have the ability to broaden your skillset, but you will be part of an organisation that has a meaningful purpose in the community.

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 30 October 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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