People & Culture Business Partner

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 here.
About the Role
If you resonate with our values, Respect, Integrity, Adaptability, Teamwork and Safety and have a customer focused approach, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at CFA.
We're currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as People & Culture Business Partners (PCBPs). In this role, you'll be instrumental in providing tailored support and guidance to management, employees and volunteers covering a broad spectrum of people-related topics.
We have 2 opportunities for P&C Business Partners, one focuses the North West and one focuses the South East. Both positions are HQ-based in Burwood with frequent travel to their respective regions. Travel to the NW covers Melton, Bendigo, Kerang, and Swan Hill. Travel to the SE covers Dandenong, Warragul, Morwell, Sale and Bairnsdale. CFA vehicles are made available for this purpose.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to Succession Planning, Talent Development, Child Safety, Behavioural Standards, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, HR Data Management, Analysis of People Matter Surveys and Policy interpretation.
Central to the role is the establishment of strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. By developing an understanding of both business needs and people-related challenges, you will offer bespoke advice and solutions that align closely with CFA's People & Culture strategy and objectives.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or a related field with proven experience in a similar role in a large and complex services organisation. Exposure to a volunteer workforce would also be advantageous.
You will bring expertise in HR Business Partnering, internal consulting and a knack for managing performance improvement and employee relations. Essential skills will include evidence-based decision-making, utilising HR data and devising effective solutions spanning various aspects of People and Culture.
Critical to your success in this role will be your exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, coupled with a solid track record in HR and IR obligations, OD, Change, D&I, and Learning initiatives that manage business risks.
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 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 11th 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 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