District Support Officer

Country Fire Authority (CFA); City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health Ready program

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Bendigo is seeking an entry-level all-rounder to manage stock and equipment, with inventory duties and strong admin support. You will ensure orders are processed, inventories are accurate and staff receive required equipment and service in a practical, hands-on role.

You will develop skills across stores, inventory management, administration and customer service within a supportive team in the emergency services sector, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Experience with stores, warehousing or inventory management functions is critical.
• Previous administration experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stores duties inclusive of stock management, lifting >15kg, receipting incoming goods, picking and packing outgoing items, labelling & tracking.
• Warehouse and logistics including PPC/E management, order collation dispatch and repairs.
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotes and coordinate purchasing requirements.
• Maintaining and updating stores and financial information within CFA systems including SAP and RMS.
• Adhoc administrative and office support duties.
• Coordinating meetings including scheduling, agenda preparation, venue bookings and catering requirements.
• Records administration and data entry.
• Database and systems coordination.
• Accounts payable administration.
• Building effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Participating in Incident Management support roles appropriate to experience and qualifications.

Skills

Customer service

Stores management

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

SAP

RMS

Job description

About This Role

• Location District 2 Bendigo
• Full Time Ongoing
• PTA 2 $65,457pa plus 12% superannuation

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

This is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity for a motivated all-rounder who enjoys a varied, practical role. The position is combination role focused on the physical management of stock and equipment, including receiving, storing, picking, packing and maintaining inventory.

The administrative and customer service responsibilities support the day-to-day district and stores function, helping ensure orders are processed, inventory records are accurate and members receive the equipment and service they need.

Working within the emergency services sector, you'll be part of a supportive team while developing practical experience across stores, inventory management, administration and customer service.

This is an exciting opportunity to commence or further develop your career with the CFA, with excellent opportunities for ongoing growth and development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stores duties inclusive of stock management, lifting >15kg, receipting incoming goods, picking and packing outgoing items, labelling & tracking.
• Warehouse and logistics including PPC/E management, order collation dispatch and repairs.
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotes and coordinate purchasing requirements.
• Maintaining and updating stores and financial information within CFA systems including SAP and RMS
• Adhoc administrative and office support duties.
• On occasion coordinating meetings including scheduling, agenda preparation, venue bookings and catering requirements.
• Records administration and data entry.
• Database and systems coordination.
• Accounts payable administration.
• Building effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Participating in Incident Management support roles appropriate to experience and qualifications.

About You

You are enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment and be comfortable managing a variety of tasks.

Experience with stores, warehousing or inventory management functions is critical and previous administration experience is desirable. You will also demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound computer and data entry skills.
• The ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.
• A commitment to teamwork and customer service.
• The ability to interact professionally with people at all levels.

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.

Applications close: 11:59pm 6th October 2026. Please note interviews will be conducted in Bendigo on Thursday 15th October

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]

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