Health Services Officer (See Advertisement)

at  Country Fire Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Casual / Casual
Organisation: Country Fire Authority
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety

Reference: VG/1784979

• Location | CFA Headquarters Burwood East
• Casual opportunity
• $36.83 per hour plus 25% casual loading, plus 11% superAre you looking 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.Want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click here.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are currently seeking a Health Services Officer on a casual basis. The purpose of the role is to promote health, wellness and fitness programs to CFA members. You will be involved in implementing health assessments, fitness testing, exercise prescription, injury screening and injury prevention programs at a variety of locations throughout Victoria.Additional responsibilities include providing information, instruction and counselling to assist firefighters in achieving optimal conditioning and providing administrative support to various Health Services programs.ABOUT YOU
• Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional or equivalent
• Able to provide clinical health assessments and interpret and explain results
• Able to safely and effectively communicate and implement health and fitness programs
• Level 2 First Aid accreditation
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision and resolve straightforward issues
• Able to identify sensitive and confidential issues and respond accordingly
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to liaise and present effectively to all levels of CFA staff, volunteers, external representatives and members of the public
• Prior experience working effectively within a team environmentWHY 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 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 24 APRIL 2024.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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