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About This Role
* Location Burwood HQ
* Full Time Ongoing
* PTA 5 $107,864 - $121,276 pa (plus 11.5% superannuation)
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 ready to make a real difference in Victoria's emergency services? CFA is seeking a Program Designer to join our Operational Doctrine and Training (ODT) team, a passionate team dedicated to developing and delivering contemporary training and doctrine that supports CFA's operational excellence.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where flexibility, resilience and strategic thinking are key. You'll play a vital role in designing high-quality training programs and operational doctrine that enhance the capabilities of CFA members and align with regulatory and legislative requirements.
Program Designers are part of a team responsible for designing and developing training materials for CFA. This opportunity has a strong focus on project management and course design, while also contributing to other aspects of the role as outlined in the position description. The position currently includes one direct report.
As a Program Designer, you will:
* Collaborate across all areas of CFA to support capability development.
* Lead the design and delivery of operational training and doctrine.
* Help shape strategic direction through environmental scanning, applied research, and innovation.
* Provide expert input in areas such as emergency management operations, policy development, VET and adult education, project management, RTO compliance, and audit and risk.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Tertiary degree in a relevant field and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent and an understanding of the arrangements, standards, and environment of an RTO (advantageous).
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with partners and engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
* Ability to translate high level strategy to actionable and achievable work items.
* Highly developed analytical, conceptual, and written communication ability including process writing, editorial skills and development of materials aligned to curriculum, regulatory and/or legislative requirements. Ability to present to a wide range of audiences.
* Proven ability to work within a project framework with skills and experience to manage multiple and complex projects concurrently.
* Technical expertise in one or more of the following:
* Environmental scanning
* Applied research and/or innovation
* Emergency management operational environments
* Working within complex policy settings and/or frameworks
* VET sector and/or adult education
* Complex project management
* Registered Training Organisation (RTO) management
* Audit and risk
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
Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
* 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 6th July 2025
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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
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