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
Support CFA's Brigade Finance function by providing guidance and mentoring to volunteers on financial management, ensuring compliance with legislation and CFA policies. You will gain a strong understanding of assigned brigades' and groups' financial activities, conduct assurance checks, report findings, and help CFA meet its compliance and reporting obligations.
Key responsibilities will see you support CFA's Brigade Finance function by building strong partnerships with District and Regional staff, mentoring volunteers on financial management and ensuring compliance with legislation and CFA policies. You will conduct brigade inspections, analyse and report financial data, resolve issues and contribute to the development and implementation of brigade financial strategies, providing guidance and support to stakeholders as required.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Good understanding of financial reports and accounting concepts to apply to an internal assurance program, reviewing brigade financial activity.
- Experience in working to timelines and briefs with minimal disruption to other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated results orientation, including the ability to meet deadlines for the delivery of defined outputs, reports and other data as appropriate.
- High level written and verbal communications skills and ability to compile databases and reports utilising appropriate computer applications (word processing, spread sheets, bookkeeping packages).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of personnel, particularly volunteers.
- Experience working with spreadsheets and accounting software packages.
- Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification, particularly in finance or accounting discipline or proven experience undertaking a similar role in a large and complex organisation.
- Understanding of the CFA volunteer ethos.
- Hold a valid driver's licence.
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 28th 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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
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