Business Support Officer

1 month ago


Burwood East, 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
An exciting, permanent opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Business Support Officer. This role will see you as the first point of call for internal and external clients along with ensuring appropriate prioritisation of issues on behalf of management and other staff as required.
This role will involve preparing documents such as correspondence, presentations, briefing notes and reports, which may include research, sourcing and analysing information, managing and coordinating the diaries of managers and other staff including travel arrangements, scheduling of regular and other meetings and appointments and basic financial transactions, including creation of purchase orders and ensuring transactions are carried out in line with CFA standards.
This varied role would be perfect for an adaptable and professional administrator who is willing to learn and keen to be part of an organisation that has a meaningful purpose in the community. This is a dynamic and fast paced role with exposure to an emergency services environment - you will receive fantastic networking opportunities and be involved with our volunteers who work in the field
About you
The person we are looking for will have superior administration experience within a large and complex organisation. You will work well within a team, be able to work proactively with mínimal supervision and will require the ability to deliver professional administrative services with a responsive and diplomatic approach when dealing with internal and external customers.
Crucial to your success in this role will be your adaptability, flexibility and ability to work within a high volume and fast paced directorate. Naturally, you will have excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus with the ability to engage with all levels across the organisation along with exceptional attention to detail, organisational and time-management skills.
Furthermore, the successful applicant will have exceptional computer literacy skills particularly in Microsoft Office with the ability to initiate and manage business improvements.
This opportunity offers the ability to broaden your skills within a challenging, fast paced environment and work with a professional and close-knit team.
Your Application
- Cover letter
- Resume

Submitting your Application

**Pre-employment checks**:

- Can provide acceptable evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (minimum of 3 doses) or provide medical evidence confirming an exemption.
- 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 29 June 2023.



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