Manager Strategic Insights

The CFA are proud of the work we do, 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, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.Want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click .About the RoleThe Strategic Services Group advises and supports the CFA in implementing its strategy across various functional areas including strategy development, finance, government relations, program management and communications.Within this group, the Strategy, Performance and Investment Team is the custodian of CFA's planning, investment and project management frameworks and oversees statutory reporting obligations.This opportunity, the Manager of Strategic Insights reports to the Group General Manager, Strategic Services and plays a critical role in advancing the CFA's strategic objectives. You will enhance the organisation's ability to analyse performance, make informed decisions and communicate effectively with external stakeholders. This includes positioning the CFA strategically for the Fire District Review Panel and collaborating closely with other portfolios, including the Business Intelligence team located in the Chief Information Officer's Portfolio.About YouOur ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in business management, data analytics or related disciplines, and/ or relevant significant experience in the government or emergency management sector.
• Proven ability to distil significant amounts of quantitative and qualitive information into actionable business insights and clear, compelling narratives.
• Evidence of substantial expertise in defining and executing strategic work programs in a large, complex organisation and a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and in particular the ability to synthesise large volumes of complex information into clear, concise and insightful briefing papers, presentation and reports and to create innovative data visualisations that communicate Strategic Insights.
• Demonstrated high level analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to analyse data, devise creative and effective solutions and plans, and provide leadership in the development of novel business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and inform Government decision -making processes.
• Highly developed stakeholder relationship skills, with a proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships at all levels of a complex organisation.
• Significant experience and sound working knowledge of business analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, or others.

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 ChecksOffers 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 2 June 2024If 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, emailThe 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 . For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact