Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Occupational health and safety
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: VG/1890523
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
As we approach a new year, it's the perfect time to consider your next career move. CFA is currently recruiting for a full-time, fixed-term position within our Health, Safety and Wellbeing department, available in 2026.
The primary role of this Health & Safety Advisor role is to provide project support to ensure the successful delivery of specific health and safety projects as assigned from time to time, including but not limited to, the development of control measures specific to critical hazards and associated risk control strategies (including stakeholder engagement and consultation), supporting the development of the OHS Management System aligned to ISO 45001 and associated reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
To be the successful candidate you will be tertiary qualified in a Health and Safety related discipline and have experience across a multi-site organisation. You will be experienced in coordinating and delivering projects, highly developed skills in building and maintaining relationships, excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills including, highly developed written and verbal skills and the ability to prepare detailed reports. A proven capacity to work with minimal supervision and achieve outcomes on time; and comprehensive computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications
Please note, this role requires regional travel across Victoria. A full driver's licence is required, a vehicle will be supplied for use by the successful applicant.
Why choose CFA
Your Application
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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:
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 4th November 2025
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