AddressAre 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 part time, permanent opportunity for an Administrator to work two days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays) currently exists in our Horsham office. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the CFA within a positive, supportive and close-knit team and offers excellent opportunity for growth and development.
Reporting to the District Business Manager, you will provide ‘front of house' administrative support to the district office. Working closely with our volunteer members and acting as a key team member to the district, you will coordinate day to day administration tasks, provide frontline customer service, assist with coordination of the storeroom, provide record keeping, data entry, minute taking at meetings and respond to face to face, phone and email queries with professionalism and prompt follow up.
This is a fantastic part time opportunity and would suit an all-rounder who enjoys a variety of duties whilst providing exceptional customer service. Attention to detail and a can-do attitude are important as is teamwork and commitment.
About You
You will be motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated administration experience, excellent attention to detail and time management skills. You will have experience interacting with people at all levels and be able to work with minimal supervision in a proactive manner. Important to this role will be your MS Office knowledge and your written and verbal communications skills. Experience working in the public sector and using SAP finance systems is advantageous. Please note, some afterhours work is required for this role.
We encourage candidates to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed daily.
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 21 May 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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