Admin Support Officer

About This Role

• Location | Melton, District 14

• Full Time | Fixed Term (10.5.2024 to 18.2.2025)
• PTA 3 | $73,029 pa (plus 11% superannuation)

Are you looking 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.

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About The Role

A challenging and diverse, fixed term opportunity is currently available at District 14, Melton from June 2024 to February 2025. As the Brigade Administrative Support Officer, you will provide administrative support and act as a volunteer and community liaison support to the Brigade Management Team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily administrative duties which contribute to the support of volunteer groups who service our community.
• Word processing, records management and accounting.
• Coordinating meetings, fundraising events and volunteer recruitment activities.
• Support to District 14 Brigades.

About YouTo be the successful candidate you must have experience in modern administration, information management and MS Office. You will display excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work to tight timeframes with limited supervision. Ideally you will demonstrate experience and understanding of working within a volunteer environment.

A full driver's licence is required, and a vehicle will be supplied for use by the successful applicant. Please note, some afterhours work is required of this role.

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 ApplicationClick 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 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 18 April 2024.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 ***********@cfa.vic.gov.au

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