What's on Offer

Provide strong Committee Governance capability and internal controls specialist guidance to business teams within Fire Rescue Victoria, as the Governance and Internal Controls Policy Officer and deliver continuous improvements to FRV's Committee Governance Program.

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

Access to a Rostered Day Off;

All roles can be worked flexibly but this may differ from role to role;

Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;

Support for education, career and professional development;

Enterprise Agreement salary increases;

Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice;

An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;

Access to a sports voucher;

Discounted health insurance;

Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

Free gym access;

Close to Public Transport; (opposite Parliament Station)

About the Role - Fixed until 6 April 2026

The Committee Governance and Internal Controls Policy Officer will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing and providing advice on FRV's controls initial assessment, control documentation, control design, control testing, and provide the outcome of control testing to control owners and provide recommendations for improvement.

Functional Accountabilities include:

Review existing policy and procedure documents to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and adoption of best practices;

Perform initial assessment of control documentation and design;

Provide training, aligned with the Risk Management Program, to create an understanding on the importance of internal control and assurance concepts to the departments across FRV;

Partner with the Risk and Finance Teams and other FRV Departments on internal controls and assurance issues and make recommendations to address them;

Execute control testing and reporting of control design effectiveness to control owners;

Collaborate with stakeholders to assess possible solutions and decide on the best approaches to mitigate internal controls risks.

What you will need to Succeed

Extensive experience in internal control or internal audit within industry / consulting / advisory experience (Desirable);

Strong Committee Governance experience

A tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Public Policy or equivalent;

Membership of the Professional Institutes or MBA in related discipline (Desirable).

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria's major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you do not miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Amelia Mazzotta, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV's standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position.