District Business Leader – Hybrid & Impact-Driven

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Purpose

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid work options

Discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Melbourne's Dandenong district is seeking a senior leadership professional for a full-time, ongoing role. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer, you will manage a high-performing team, drive corporate outcomes and strengthen partnerships across CFA units, sector partners and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, delivery of high-level customer support, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate will lead with confidence, empathy and strong leadership, management, finance and business planning experience.
• Experience working in dynamic and fast-paced environments is essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in business administration or management are highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team within the District Leadership Team to deliver initiatives and processes
• Collaborate with the Regional Business Manager and District Business Managers across the Southeast Region
• Provide advice on complex issues and contribute to district strategic and business planning
• Build strong partnerships with CFA units, sector partners and external stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Finance

Management

Budgeting

Communication

Risk management

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/management

Job description

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Melbourne's Dandenong district is seeking a senior leadership professional for a full-time, ongoing role. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer, you will manage a high-performing team, drive corporate outcomes and strengthen partnerships across CFA units, sector partners and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, delivery of high-level customer support, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.