Volunteer Programs Leader

3 days ago

Burwood East, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time

Are you looking for a values-based emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything it does?

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.

If you want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), click here.

**About the Role**

Are you passionate about shaping the experiences that improve the CFA's ability to attract, on-board, retain and promote development pathways for volunteers? Join our team as a Volunteer Programs Leader (Pathways) with a focus on Youth and Young Adults.

The work of the Volunteer Sustainability team contributes significantly to the sustainability of a strong, diverse and vibrant CFA volunteer membership. The team has responsibility for the design and development of sustainable volunteerism models and frameworks that reflect contemporary practice, build capacity and capability and recognise the contribution of CFA volunteers.

**About You**

A customer-centric mindset is at the heart of everything you do. You are highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to connect seamlessly across internal teams and external partners. Your exceptional written skills further enhance your ability to shape innovative strategies and communicate a clear vision.

Your leadership is marked by the ability to inspire collaboration, achieve shared goals and negotiate successful outcomes. You're adept at developing business cases and managing financial resources effectively, ensuring that initiatives are both impactful and sustainable.

If you're ready to improve the volunteer experience, build capacity and help CFA continue its vital work in the community, we want to hear from you

**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 eight service pathways

**Your Application**

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**Pre-employment Checks**

**- 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: 3**rd** June 2025

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