Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.
**About the Role**
Are you keen to secure a part time, fixed term opportunity working with the CFA where you can showcase your strong administrative skills? This Administrator Learning and Development vacancy will provide you with an insight into the Learning and Development team and may be the next step in your career.
Based in Ararat, this position works across districts and travel between the district offices will be required (transport supplied). Reporting to the Lead; Learning and Development, you will work closely with the volunteers and the Learning and Development Coordinators with a focus on the administration for Learning and Development activities within the region. Overall, you will contribute to the delivery of learning and training programs to enhance brigade capability. **_We are offering the flexibility to choose your own working days and hours (total of 29 hours per week)._**
A day in the life of the Administrator Learning and Development will consist of:
- Administrative requirements including support to meetings, including agenda preparation, venue and catering
- Providing administrative support for the preparation of high-quality documentation, data and training material
- Providing administrative support to database and systems management
- Contributing to the administration of training instructor and training course scheduling
- Managing communication and correspondence to support the Frontline Learning & Development Team
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external clients
**About You**
You will have strong attention to detail, be thorough and accurate combined with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
If you are looking for a change of scenery, seeking to re-enter the workforce or just looking for a new opportunity, this permanent position will see you not only have the ability to broaden your skillset, but you will be part of an organisation that has a meaningful purpose in the community.
**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
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
**Your Application**
**Pre-employment Checks**
- Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights 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 22 September 2025.