Administrator Learning and Development

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Shire of Yarra Ranges; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful purpose

Parental leave

Learning & development

Hybrid work

Member discounts

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an Administrator Learning and Development for a part-time, 3-day-a-week role based in Chirnside Park. You will support the Learning & Development team, coordinating regional training activities and building brigade capability with volunteers and coordinators.

The role emphasizes documentation, data handling and stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, detail-oriented and capable of drafting documents and reports, with strong MS

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating administrative tasks and meeting logistics.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all administrative requirements for meetings, including agenda, venue and catering.
• Prepare high-quality documents, data and training materials.
• Support database and systems management.
• Coordinate training instructor and course scheduling.
• Manage communications to support the Learning & Development team.

Skills

Administrative skills

MS Office

Data management

Communication

Job description

• PTA 2 $67,420pa (plus 12% superannuation) pro rata

  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 will consist of:

  • 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 Chec k, 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]