Events Coordinator

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Purpose

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid work options

Emergency member discounts

Wellbeing programs

Member support

Job summary

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to deliver high-quality events through a collaborative approach across portfolios. You will manage end-to-end planning, tracking milestones, and developing standardised tools to support major events.

This full-time role based at Burwood East HQ involves travel to Melbourne and regional areas, with occasional weekend work. You will collaborate with CFA brigades, regions and senior leaders to deliver outcomes that matter

Qualifications

• End-to-end events coordination from design to delivery.
• Experience delivering community-based events in an emergency management setting is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track and monitor milestones for CFA events.
• Develop tools, templates and project plans to standardise major events.
• Draft progress and budget reports and correspondence for approvals.
• Maintain relationships with CFA brigades, regions, senior leadership and other divisions.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget reporting

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in marketing/communications/events

Job description

• Location | HQ Burwood East


• Full Time | Ongoing


• PTA 4 | $ 96,887 pa 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

Are you an events coordinator looking to make a difference? CFA is seeking an experienced communications professional to deliver high-quality events, through a collaborative, cross portfolio approach.

The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, tracking and monitoring milestones for a range of CFA events and developing tools, templates, guides and project plans which support a standardised approach within the organisation to major events.

A typical day will see you participating in:

• End-to-end events coordination from designing event plans through to delivery


• Using initiative and confidence to create and develop new ideas


• Drafting progress and budget reports and delivery metrics, drafting correspondence for approvals


• Forming and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including CFA brigades and regions as well as senior leadership and other divisions within CFA.

This is an ongoing, full-time position, located at Burwood East HQ.

Some travel will be required to Melbourne and regional areas, occasionally on weekends or public holidays.

About You

You are a collaborative, creative and relationship-driven events professional, with a mind to delivering community-based events in an emergency management setting. Previous experience in State Government or community, volunteer or NFP events planning would be advantageous, but not essential.

Ideally you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or industry experience in marketing, communications and events.


• Experience in delivering events with demonstrable, evidence-based success in reaching target audiences and achieving desired outcomes.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, meet deadlines and adjust plans to ensure successful planning and delivery.

A valid driver's licence is essential.

Join us in helping create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

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 28 October 2026.

What to expect from our recruitment process

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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