District Business Leader - Hybrid & Community Impact

Country Fire Authority (CFA); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Purpose

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid work options

Emergency Memberlink discounts

Wellbeing Programs

Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a senior leader to headline a district team, delivering high-level customer service and strategic initiatives across CFA units and partners. The role reports to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer and sits within the District Leadership Team, offering the chance to influence planning and outcomes across the Southeast region.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, financial acumen, and strong communication skills to build

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, management, finance and business planning experience.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with experience in business administration/office management, business support services, resource management and risk management.
• tertiary qualifications in business administration or management will be highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a district team to deliver high-level customer support and corporate outcomes across CFA units and partners.
• Develop and implement initiatives and processes across districts in collaboration with the Regional and District Business Managers.
• Provide guidance on complex issues and contribute to district strategic and business planning.
• Maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support the district objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Finance & Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Business administration/management degree

Job description

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a senior leader to headline a district team, delivering high-level customer service and strategic initiatives across CFA units and partners. The role reports to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer and sits within the District Leadership Team, offering the chance to influence planning and outcomes across the Southeast region.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, financial acumen, and strong communication skills to build