Administrator Learning and Development

Country Fire Authority (CFA); Ararat; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful purpose

Work-Life Balance: parental leave

Hybrid work options

Emergency Memberlink discounts

Health Ready programs

Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an Administration professional for a fixed-term parental leave vacancy until 1 January 2027, based in Ararat or Horsham. The role involves supporting Learning and Development activities and coordinating administrative tasks for brigade training.

You will work with volunteers and coordinators, managing documents and reports with strong attention to detail and a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience including drafting documents, correspondence and reports.
• Proficient with MS Office and database management.
• Some exposure to financial systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support for Learning and Development activities in the region.
• Draft documents, reports and correspondence with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with volunteers and Learning and Development coordinators to deliver training programs.

Skills

Administrative experience

MS Office

Database management

Financial systems exposure

Tools

MS Office

Database systems

Job description

• Location | Ararat or Horsham
• Full Time (Part Time applications will be considered)
• Fixed Term (Parental Leave) to 1 January 2027
• PTA 2 | $65,457 pa (plus 12% superannuation)

CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.

Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.

We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.

To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.

About the Role

We have an exciting parental leave opportunity through to 1 January 2027 for an enthusiastic Administration professional to join a highly respected, fun and focused team, led by a supportive and engaging leader. This role offers the chance to make a positive impact on volunteer training while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

You willwork closely with thevolunteers and the LearningandDevelopment Coordinatorswith a focus ontheadministration for LearningandDevelopment activities within the region. Overall, you will contribute to the delivery of learning and training programs to enhance brigade capability.

About You

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.

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.

You enjoy working collaboratively, follow through on tasks and contribute positively to team culture.

To be successful, you will:

• Possess strong administrative experience.
• Engage proactively and work effectively within a geographically dispersed team.
• Hold a current driver's licence
• Be able to manage multiple priorities within time and quality expectations
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be prepared to travel occasionally, sometimes overnight

This is a great opportunity to join a passionate, supportive team and contribute to meaningful outcomes for our volunteers.

A detailed position description is attached.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also b e required to provide at least two professional references.

Applications close: 11:59pm 22 October 2026

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.

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 ***********@cfa.vic.gov.au

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact ***********@cfa.vic.gov.au