Description:
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
Do you thrive on ensuring administrative requirements are managed in an efficient and effective manner?
This ongoing, full time Administrator Learning and Development vacancy will provide you with an excellent insight into the Learning and Development Team at CFA.
Based in either the Shepparton (District 22) or Seymour (District 12) office and reporting to the Lead, Learning & Development you will work closely with the Volunteers and the Learning & Development Coordinators focusing on coordinating administration tasks for all Learning & Development activities within the region.
Your days will see you:
- 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
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external clients
Please Note: Regular travel between both Seymour and Shepparton will be required. A Drivers Licence is required for this position.
About You:
We are seeking an adaptable and positive person with a friendly demeanour to join our small but dynamic team. This role will provide you with the opportunity to apply your skill set to a variety of learning and development tasks.
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. Importantly, you will have strong attention to detail, accuracy and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
If you are looking for a new opportunity, this role will not only 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 1 April 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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