Community Based Bushfire Management Facilitator

State of Victoria; Wangaratta; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Generous leave provisions

Health Ready programs

flu vaccinations

Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria seeks a Community Based Bushfire Management Facilitator to lead community-focused risk reduction efforts. You will build partnerships across communities, fire agencies and local government to identify priorities and drive local action.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, collaboration, and adaptability, with occasional after-hours work and regional travel. Hybrid work arrangements are available to support community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must build strong relationships with communities, agencies and local government.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and consensus across diverse groups.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate collaboration across communities, fire agencies and local government to identify local bushfire priorities.
• Support delivery of Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy through the Community First program.
• Engage volunteers and community groups, including some after-hours work and regional travel.
• Apply community development principles and evidence-based, nature-based risk reduction approaches.

Skills

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Adaptability

Community engagement

Job description

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 RoleThis role values relationships, collaboration, and adaptability.Are you passionate about working with communities to reduce bushfire risk and build resilience?Join CFA as a Community Based Bushfire Management (CBBM) Facilitator and play a key role in delivering a collaborative, community-centred approach to managing local bushfire risk.In this dynamic role, you'll apply community development principles to address place-based bushfire challenges. You'll build and maintain strong relationships across communities, fire agencies, and local government, empowering communities to identify opportunities and take collective action on local bushfire priorities.Working across community and agency networks, you'll facilitate collaboration to build a shared understanding of local risks, strengths, and priorities and strengthen partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes, with a focus on evidence-based and nature-based approaches to risk reduction and bushfire resilience.You will be part of the regional Community Safety team, as well as the broader state-wide, multi-agency Community First program, supporting the delivery of Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy.About youIf you're a relationship-builder who enjoys bringing people together, values collaboration, and can adapt your approach to engage effectively with diverse communities and perspectives, we'd love to hear from you.Join us in helping create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.Requirements:Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard business hours (including some evenings and weekends) to engage with volunteers and community groups.Some regional travel is required (a CFA vehicle will be provided).A current driver's licence is essential.Both full-time and part-time applicants are encouraged to apply.A detailed position description is attached.Why choose CFAMeaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a differenceWork-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisionsFlexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangementsDiscounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various servicesWellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinationsMember Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathwaysYour ApplicationClick the `Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.Pre-employment ChecksOffers 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 be required to provide at least two professional references.Applications close: 11:59pm 8 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 [e-mail] 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]