Culture & Gender Equality Leader (Hybrid)

Country Fire Authority; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Generous leave provisions

Hybrid work options

Wellbeing programs

Member assistance

Job summary

Country Fire Authority in Melbourne, Australia seeks a strategic leader to guide CFA's culture and gender equality initiatives, delivering the Culture Improvement Program and Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030. Reporting to the Senior Manager Culture and Inclusion, the role translates commitments into practical programs, with governance, reporting and collaboration across staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate has tertiary qualifications and substantial experience in organisational

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications with extensive experience in organisational development, culture, change management or HR.
• Strong program and project management capabilities; stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Culture Improvement Program and Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030.
• Translate organisational commitments into practical, evidence-based programs.
• Provide governance, reporting and accountability across employee and volunteer environments.
• Drive gender equality outcomes and ensure effective implementation of the Gender Equality Action Plan.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Country Fire Authority in Melbourne, Australia seeks a strategic leader to guide CFA's culture and gender equality initiatives, delivering the Culture Improvement Program and Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030. Reporting to the Senior Manager Culture and Inclusion, the role translates commitments into practical programs, with governance, reporting and collaboration across staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate has tertiary qualifications and substantial experience in organisational