CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly capable and motivated Business Support Officer to join our Governance Legal and Risk Services Team for a for a fixed term, parental leave cover opportunity through to 16 April 2027. This is a fantastic chance to play a key role in a high performing team that supports critical organisational functions.In this role, you will work independently and proactively, to deliver high quality, timely and comprehensive administrative and coordination support. You will be a trusted point of contact, contributing to the smooth operation of the team and supporting effective decision making.Key responsibilities of the role will include the following:Preparing and coordinating reports, correspondence and other professional documentationEnsure accurate and timely data entry within record management systemAdminister basic financial transactionsPrioritise issues on behalf of management and team membersCoordinate diary management,



scheduling meetings and support governance processesIdentify opportunities to improve administrative processes and business practicesAbout youTo be successful in this role you will bring:Proven senior administration experience within a large and complex organisationExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholdersHighly developed organisational and time-management skills with an ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver resultsA proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamAnalytical skills, with the ability to source information and produce high-quality documents and reportsAdvanced computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applicationsExperience in identifying, initiating and supporting continuous business improvementsWhy choose CFAMeaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a differenceWork-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisionsFlexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangementsDiscounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various servicesWellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinationsMember Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathwaysYour ApplicationClick the `Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions.



When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.Pre-employment ChecksOffers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.Applications close: 11:59pm 27 August 2026CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work setting. 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.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 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

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📌 Business Services Officer (Whitehorse City)
🏢 State Of Victoria
📍 Whitehorse City