Administrator Learning And Development

Country Fire Authority (CFA); City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an Administrator for Learning and Development on a part-time basis. Based in Chirnside Park, you will support regional learning programs, coordinate administration for training activities, and work with volunteers and coordinators to build brigade capability.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, data management, and the ability to draft documentation. It offers hybrid work options and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven emergency services

Qualifications

• Drafting documents, correspondence and reports.
• Experience with MS Office, database management and exposure to financial systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating training administration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Administrative skills

MS Office

Data management

Documentation drafting

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Tools

Database management

Job 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

Are you keen to secure an ongoing part-time 3 day a week 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 Chirnside Park, you'll report to the Lead, Learning & Development and work closely with volunteers and Learning & Development Coordinators. You'll coordinate administration for regional learning and training activities, helping deliver programs that build brigade capability.

A day in the life of the Administrator Learning and Development

• 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

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. If you are looking for a change of scenery, seeking to re-enter the workforce or just looking for a new opportunity, this opportunity will see you not only have the ability to 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

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 14th October 2026

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 [e-mail]

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 [e-mail]