The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world's largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations. We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CFA strives to be a values-based organisation and an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, where people with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds all add value through the roles they perform
About the Role:
Are you keen to secure a full time, ongoing 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 Bairnsdale, this position works across districts and travel between the district offices will be required (transport supplied). You will be reporting to the Learning & Development Lead and your days will see you work closely with the Volunteers and the Learning & Development Coordinators. Your responsibilities will focus on coordinating administration tasks for all Learning & Development activities within the region. Overall, you will contribute to the delivery of learning and training programs to enhance volunteer and brigade capability.
A day in the life of the Administrator Learning and Development will consist of:
- Coordinating all 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 coordination 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.
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.
Naturally, 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.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of an organisation that has a meaningful purpose in the community.
Your application:
When applying for a position with CFA, the key to progressing in the selection process is the quality of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you have the qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Your application should include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Submitting your application:
When you click the 'apply' button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
Pre-employment checks:
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
- Successfully complete a National Police History Check and 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 31st August 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 HR.Recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
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