About this role

- Location CFA HQ Burwood Hybrid
- Full Time Fixed Term to 30/06/2027
- PTA 5 $116,655 pa plus 12% superannuation

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 page.

About the Role

Join CFA's Operational Doctrine and Training team as a Senior Advisor – Learning Design, where you'll shape contemporary learning and capability development that supports CFA's people and operational service delivery.

Working in a dynamic environment, you'll build strategic partnerships, provide trusted specialist advice and ensure learning solutions align with CFA's strategic priorities, regulatory requirements and legislation.

You'll bring expertise across areas such as learning design, adult education, curriculum development, emergency management, innovation, project management, RTO management also audit and risk, helping strengthen people and operational capability across CFA.

About you * Tertiary degree in a relevant field and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent and an understanding of the arrangements, standards, and environment of an RTO (advantageous).

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with partners and engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to inform, design and improve learning solutions.




- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable and achievable work plans, aligning priorities, resources and activities to deliver effective outcomes.
- Highly developed analytical, conceptual, and written communication ability including process writing, editorial skills and development of materials aligned to curriculum, regulatory and/or legislative requirements. Ability to present to a wide range of audiences.
- Proven ability to work within a project framework with skills and experience to manage multiple and complex projects concurrently.
- Experience in digital learning design and development, including the application of learning technologies, LMS platforms and digital solutions to enhance training delivery.
- Experience in Quality assurance, continuous improvement and assessment validation within a regulated training environment.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in emergency management operational environments, applied research, environmental scanning, complex policy, project management, learning design, and curriculum development.

Why choose CFA
- Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application





Click 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 (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers 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 11th October 2026

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work workplace. 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.

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📌 Senior Advisor - Learning Design (Burwood East)
🏢 Country Fire Authority
📍 Burwood East