Brigade Administrative Support Officer

Job title: Brigade Administrative Support Officer

Company: State Government of Victoria


Job description: 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 page.About the RoleA full time, permanent opportunity has arisen for a Brigade Administrative Support Officer (BASO) to join the Bendigo team. The BASO is required to provide administrative support to enhance the Brigade viability and service to the community.This role involves:

• Coordinate daily administrative duties as required by the Brigade Management Team(s) to provide support to volunteers responsible for the delivery of services to the community
• Provide support with general administrative requirements including word processing, records management and accounting
• Undertake duties in relation to recruitment and retention of volunteer members of the brigade as required by the Brigade Management Team(s)
• Provide Brigade Management Team(s) with assistance in relation to correspondence, arranging activities and meetings.

Please note, some afterhours work is required of this role.About YouThe person we are looking for will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with proven capability to develop and maintain relationships and manage expectations across multiple stakeholders.You will be someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment where you are a self-starter and keen to showcase your strong sense of initiative. Crucial to your success in this role will be your hands-on experience working with and supporting volunteers and an ability to undertake varied administrative skills and information management.This may be the next step in your career if you are seeking a new role within a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. This opportunity will see you not only have the ability to broaden your skillset, but you will be joining a professional team.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 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 24 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, 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

Expected salary: $73029 per year

Location: Bendigo, VIC

Job date: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:55:41 GMT

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