Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: VG/1901678
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 Role
The Performance Improvement Senior Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Performance Improvement team to assess organisational performance and drive continuous improvement across CFA.
This ongoing, full time position supports the delivery of state-wide activities by coordinating high-level documentation, reporting and analysis for senior leadership and a range of internal and external stakeholders. Your days will see you managing complex information requests, preparing briefings and reports on performance-related matters and providing detailed analysis and authoritative advice across the portfolio.
Working closely with business units and the Performance Improvement Managers, the Senior Coordinator also contributes to business planning, risk management and budget monitoring, ensuring robust processes, strong governance and high-quality outcomes that align with departmental and corporate objectives.
About You
You are a motivated and analytical professional with experience supporting or coordinating business functions within complex organisations. You have a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes, driving continuous improvement and working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve results. You are confident providing clear advice to senior leaders and turning complex information into practical insights.
You will also have:
Why choose CFA
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 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 National Police 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 18 January 2026
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.
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 [email protected]
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