Community Safety Engagement Officer

at  Country Fire Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Western Region | Ararat
Job type: Part time / 04/01/2026
Organisation: Country Fire Authority
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/1840782

• Location | Ararat District 16
• Part Time (0.7) | Fixed Term (ends 4.3.2026)
• PTA 3 | $73,029 pa (plus 11.5% superannuation) pro rataDo 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 ROLEAn exciting, part time opportunity for a Community Safety Engagement Officer has become available at the district 16 Ararat office. This rewarding, fixed term role will see you helping people to take responsibility for their own fire safety and their own survival strategies.You will be joining a supportive, tight knit team where you will provide advise to community groups and organisations on the provision of information and support services available. You will be involved in the delivery of CFA programs including Fire Ready Victoria, Bushfire Planning workshops, Home Fire Safety workshops and other community safety initiatives. Some after hours and weekend work will be required.Further detailed responsibilities can be found in the position description.ABOUT YOUA requirement of this role is to hold a relevant tertiary qualification in community education/development or environmental management or equivalent industry experience in developing/delivering programs, working with local communities, clubs and organisations.The person we are seeking will have well developed communication and presentation skills with experience planning, leading and facilitating groups and meetings. Along with this, you will demonstrate empathy and understanding of community issues and the ability to work independently when required. An understanding of bushfire behaviour, CFA community safety messages and local environmental issues, will be highly regarded.This role will suit someone keen to secure an interesting role with a broad scope dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders across CFA. The role requires an adaptable and flexible individual, prepared to evolve with changing circumstances.WHY CHOOSE CFA
• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathwaysYOUR APPLICATIONClick the ‘apply’ button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.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 CHECKSOffers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.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 10 FEBRUARY 2025.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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.auThe 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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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