Mobile Infrastructure Prop Field Officer

Country Fire Authority; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Generous leave provisions

Learning and development

Emergency Memberlink discounts

Job summary

Country Fire Authority is seeking a casual Mobile Infrastructure Prop Field Officer to support the statewide delivery of the Mobile Training Prop program. You will ensure training sites are safe, compliant and ready, conduct inductions, and provide technical support and maintenance.

The role requires travel across Victoria, excellent communication, and adherence to safety standards. A current Victorian driver's license is required, with flexibility for evenings and weekends to support training

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Training & Assessment qualification (highly desirable).
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external parties.
• Ability to travel state-wide and work autonomously within corporate guidelines.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to analyse and resolve complex issues.
• Relevant experience in fire-fighting operations with Wild Fire & Low Structure qualification.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience in the application of HSEW Systems of Work and Risk Management principles (highly desirable).
• Ability to complete multiple tasks in accordance with work plan/scheduling priorities and timelines.
• A basic understanding of mechanical / LPG operated equipment (desirable).
• A Heavy Rigid Driver licence highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support statewide delivery of CFA's Mobile Training Prop program by ensuring training sites are safe, compliant and operationally ready.
• Conduct site assessments and present facilitator inductions.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and minor maintenance support.
• Liaise with external service providers and promote adherence to legislative, safety and operational requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Safety focus

Education

Certificate IV Training & Assessment

Job description

• Location | HQ Burwood East with flexible remote options available Casual hours PTA 3 | $39.83 per hour plus 25% casual loading, plus allowances and super

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 The Mobile Infrastructure Prop Field Officer supports the statewide delivery of CFA's Mobile Training Prop program by ensuring training sites are safe, compliant and operationally ready. Working closely with the Mobile Infrastructure Prop Coordinator, you will conduct site assessments, present facilitator inductions, provide technical troubleshooting and minor maintenance support, liaise with external service providers and promote adherence to legislative, safety and operational requirements. The role also contributes to the ongoing improvement of the program.

About You We are seeking resourceful, safety-focussed and self-motivated individuals, able to demonstrate the following:

• Certifcate IV Training & Assessment qualification (highly desirable).
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external parties.
• Ability to travel state-wide and work autonomously within corporate guidelines.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to analyse and resolve complex issues.
• Relevant experience in fire-fighting operations with Wild Fire & Low Structure qualification.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience in the application of HSEW Systems of Work and Risk Management principles (highly desirable).
• Ability to complete multiple tasks in accordance with work plan/scheduling priorities and timelines.
• A basic understanding of mechanical / LPG operated equipment (desirable).
• A Heavy Rigid Driver licence highly advantageous.

A current Victorian Driver's Licence is required, along with the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support volunteer training and operational needs across the state.

If you are interested in making a real impact on firefighter capability across Victoria by combining your technical problem-solving skills and operational experience in an autonomous hands‑on role that supports the safe delivery of critical training programs, this could be the perfect casual opportunity for you.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Pre-employment Checks Offers of employment wil l only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check, Driver History/Licence Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

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.

Applications close: 11:59pm 16 November 2026.