Policy Advisor

1 week ago


Burwood East, Victoria, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world's largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations.

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CFA strives to be a values-based organisation and an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, where people with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds all add value through the roles they perform.


About the Role:


The role will support Governance Legal & Risk in the delivery of complex, technical and/or sensitive, strategic and operational activities including stakeholder management, strategy and policy development and stakeholder management.

The role is also responsible for coordination and preparation of CFA's responses to Ministerial correspondence, information requests, Parliamentary questions and other government business, as required.

The Advisor
will be required to develop strong working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

About You:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification communication, social science/humanities, business or other related field and/or proven experience undertaking a similar role in a large and complex organisation.
  • Demonstrated high level, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to plan and develop comprehensive reports and briefings on complex issues.
  • Coordinate and lead projects throughout the project management cycle.
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills
  • Highly developed organisational skills within a complex environment together with, demonstrated skills in establishing priorities, meeting tight work demands and managing competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement and discretion in upholding confidentiality Demonstrated problem solving ability with the ability to think laterally and significant experience in the resolution of complex issues
  • Demonstrated experience in reviewing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and processes to enhance service delivery capability and outcomes
  • Cover letter
  • Resume

Pre-employment checks:

  • Can provide acceptable evidence that they meet full vaccination status (includes booster dose).
  • Successfully complete a National Police History Check and 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 05/01/2023

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