Health Services Officer

• Location | CFA Headquarters Burwood East with regional travel
  
• Casual opportunity
  
• $36.83 per hour plus 25% casual loading

  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

  We are currently seeking two Health Services Officers on a casual basis to deliver health programs to CFA members. This rewarding role involves travelling to CFA Brigades and Districts Victoria-wide, to support the health and wellbeing of CFA employees and volunteers. You will deliver health initiatives which promote good health and support members to make positive lifestyle choices. The role also involves the provision of information to CFA members in achieving optimal physical conditioning and administrative support for various Health Services programs.

  We are seeking candidates with a high degree of flexibility to undertake the weekend, evening work and Victoria-wide travel, which will be required of this role. The successful candidate must have a full and valid driver's license. A CFA vehicle will be provided for all work-related travel.

  About You

  The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional or equivalent
  • Able to provide clinical health assessments and interpret and explain results
  • Able to safely and effectively communicate and implement health and fitness programs
  • Level 2 First Aid accreditation
  • Able to work independently, with minimal supervision and resolve straightforward issues
  • Able to identify sensitive and confidential issues and respond accordingly
  • Well-developed communication skills and ability to liaise and present effectively to all levels of CFA staff, volunteers, external representatives and members of the public
  • Prior experience working effectively within a team environment

  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 7 July 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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Applications close Monday 7 July 2025 at 11.59PM