Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Administration
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/1896367
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 About Us page.
About the Role
Reporting to the District Business Manager, you will work proactively within the District Support Team at the Ballarat district office. Working closely with our volunteer members and acting as a key team member to the district, your shared responsibilities will include front line customer service, office reception duties, processing accounts, stores and procurement tasks, office administration, data entry and management, support for meetings and projects, email and diary coordination and other relevant tasks as required.
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 after-hours' work is required for this role.
Why choose CFA
Your Application
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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.
Applica tions close: 11:59pm 4 December 2025.
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