Manager Culture Improvement and Gender Equality

Country Fire Authority; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Purpose

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options

Discounts

Wellbeing Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Country Fire Authority seeks a strategic leader to implement and continuously improve culture and gender equality initiatives across both employee and volunteer environments. Reporting to the Senior Manager Culture and Inclusion, you’ll translate commitments into practical programs with measurable outcomes and robust governance.

You will lead initiatives advancing gender equality outcomes, ensuring effective implementation of the Gender Equality Action Plan and reporting to senior leaders and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in organisational development, culture and change initiatives.
• Strong program and project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary gender equality practices and legislative obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of CFA's culture and gender equality initiatives, and drive delivery of the Culture Improvement Program and Gender Equality Action Plan 2026–2030.
• Provide strategic project, change and specialist expertise to translate commitments into practical programs with governance and reporting.
• Support senior leaders and governance bodies with high-quality reports and recommendations.

Job description

• PTA 6 | $138,320 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

  We are seeking a strategic leader with strong stakeholder influence to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of CFA's culture and gender equality initiatives and drive the delivery of the Culture Improvement Program and Gender Equality Action Plan 2026–2030.

  Reporting to the Senior Manager Culture and Inclusion, this role provides strategic project, change and specialist expertise to translate organisational commitments into practical, evidence-based programs that strengthen culture and leadership accountability across both employee and volunteer environments. The role also leads initiatives that advance gender equality outcomes within the employee workforce, ensuring the effective implementation of the Gender Equality Action Plan, robust governance, measurable outcomes and clear reporting to senior leaders and governance bodies.

  About you

  The ideal candidate will bring relevant tertiary qualifications with significant professional experience in organisational development, culture, change management, human resources or a related field, coupled with experience leading complex culture, gender equality or organisational change initiatives in large organisations.

  You will possess strong program and project management expertise, exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, and the ability to develop effective change, communication and engagement strategies that deliver sustainable outcomes. Supported by strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, you will use evidence to inform decision-making, navigate governance requirements, and produce high-quality reports and recommendations, while demonstrating a sound understanding of contemporary gender equality practices and legislative obligations.

  This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing culture and gender equality outcomes across a complex and purpose-led organisation.

  A detailed position description is attached.

  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 successfu lly 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 23 November 2026.

  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]

  The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here . For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact [e-mail]