Country Fire Authority

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Justice Department Full time

About the boardThe Minister for Emergency Services is pleased to invite applications for the position of Deputy Chairperson on the Country Fire Authority (CFA) Board.

The Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (CFA Act) establishes the Country Fire Authority (CFA) Board. The CFA is a fully volunteer fire fighting service with over 54,000 volunteers.

These volunteers include firefighters, community educators and support personnel spread across 1,212 brigades, 21 districts and five regions in Victoria.

The CFA's vision – Victorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire.
The CFA's mission – To protect lives and property.

The CFA Board is responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring appropriate governance arrangements are effectively and efficiently implemented, including to:

contribute to a whole-of-sector approach to emergency managementpromote a culture within the emergency management sector of community focus, interoperability and public valuesupport the effective and sustainable recruitment, development and retention of volunteer officers and members, including those located in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district, to deliver capability in the provision of the Authority's services.

The CFA Board ensures the CFA carries out its functions in a manner such that services provided are:
effective and efficient; consistent with prudent financial management practices; and safe and secure.

About the roleThe role of the Deputy Chairperson includes performing the role and function of the Chairperson in their absence.

The Deputy Chairperson holds office for a period specified in the Instrument of Appointment which cannot exceed three years.

A Deputy Chairperson is eligible for reappointment and is entitled to receive remuneration and travel and other allowances, as fixed by the Governor in Council, unless the Board Member is an employee of the public service.

The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of the Act) applies to a Deputy Chairperson if they are employed in the public service.

Who we're looking forTo be eligible as a Board Member of the CFA, a person must possess knowledge of, or experience in, one or more of the following areas:
Commercial (including significant commercial and business experience)

Financial (including financial management and accounting capabilities; an ability to oversee the financial position of the CFA; analyse key financial statements; critically assess financial performance; oversee budgets and the efficient use of resources; and oversee funding arrangements and accountability)Technical (including experience in relation to significant information communication technology programs and an ability to provide critical insights and governance)Operational (including senior leadership, human resources, governance, risk management, public policy, government and stakeholder relations, strategic planning and brand and reputation management skills and experience)Legal (including an ability to identify key legal risks and to provide governance in relation to the resolution of legal risks)Expertise in fire services, emergency management and land management or any other field relevant to the performance of the functions of the CFAOther desirable skills include:

Governance including an understanding of the regulatory environment in which the CFA operates; a capacity to ensure that external compliance and reporting requirements are met; and a capacity to ensure that CFA provides a safe environment for volunteers and staff and supports a culture of ongoing improvement in relation to workplace health and safety.

Risk management and compliance/audit capability to oversee major risks; the ability to identify key risks to the organisation in a wide range of areas including decision making, monitoring performance, legal and regulatory compliance; and to monitor risk and compliance management frameworks and systems.

Environmental occupational health and safety, including an understanding of land management practices, agriculture, conservation and occupational health and safety.

Public administration and local government, including an understanding of the Public Administration Act 2004 which sets out key governance standards for Victoria's public sector and connection with Local Government to ensure bushfire and emergency management approaches meet community requirements.

Community and stakeholder management including capability to reflect the expectations of community and stakeholders and the ability to effectively engage and communicate with them.

Public relations/marketing and communication including understanding how to implement network and communication strategy, manage relationships and ensure effective reputational management.

What you need to applyThe Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community.

We encourage applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living in rural and regional Victoria.

We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

You do not have to disclose any personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond.

We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, LGBTIQA+ or a young person, aged 25 years old or less.

If you identify as any of the aforementioned, we would welcome the opportunity to contact you and discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process.

Sharing this information will help you access support should you need it and will also help us to better understand the impact of our work.

Applications should address the Key Selection Criteria and include a resume and covering letter with at least two relevant professional referees.

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Appointees are subject to police and probity checks undertaken routinely in accordance with current government policies. A Declaration of Private Interest is also required.
Applicants with further enquiries may contact Stacey Jordan at

.Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 June 2024.

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