Coordinator Learning and Development

Country Fire Authority (CFA); Horsham; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) Horsham is seeking a Learning and Development professional to join a supportive, focused team. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering training for volunteers, shaping the annual district training plan and ensuring consistency across programs.

You will liaise with stakeholders, analyse and schedule training, and support Regional Learning and Development teams to strengthen capability across the district. A TAE qualification and drivers licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• You are organised, adaptable and proactive with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You have experience in a similar role and enjoy working collaboratively with a team.
• You hold TAE40116 (or near completion) and understand RTO environments.
• You hold a current driver’s licence and can manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and deliver training programs to strengthen volunteer capability.
• Liaise with stakeholders and analyse, schedule and coordinate the annual district training plan.
• Provide advice and support to Regional Learning and Development teams to ensure consistency of programs.
• Support and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

TAE40116 or equivalent

Job description

Country Fire Authority (CFA) – Horsham VIC

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 fixed term opportunity for an enthusiastic Learning and Development 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 will support the coordination, design and delivery of training programs that strengthen volunteer capability across the district. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders and analysing, scheduling and coordinating the annual district training plan to meet capability requirements. You will also provide advice and support to Regional Learning and Development teams, ensuring consistency and standardisation of training programs.

About you

You are an organised, adaptable and proactive team member with experience in a similar role and strong written and verbal communication skills. You enjoy working collaboratively, follow through on tasks and contribute positively to team culture.

To be successful, you will:

• Hold a TAE40116 (or equivalent), or be near completion
• Have an understanding of RTO standards and environments
• Hold a current driver's licence
• Be able to manage multiple priorities within time and quality expectations

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 be required to provide at least two professional references.

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