Governance Lead

4 days ago

Burwood East, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time

Do you want to work 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.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

**About the Role**

Are you passionate about governance and ready to play a vital role in supporting CFA's Board and consultative committees?

As part of the Governance, Legal and Risk Services team this newly created Governance Lead role will work as part of a team to manage and coordinate governance processes for the CFA Board and specified Committees.

Responsibilities involve preparing high-quality agendas, minutes, action registers and annual work plans. Importantly, you will work to enhance business processes to ensure efficiency and maintain smooth workflows. This role includes supporting some volunteer-focused meetings held on pre-determined weekends (set one year in advance) and will involve occasional regional travel.

If you have strong governance expertise and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Further detailed responsibilities can be found in the position description attached.

**About You**

If you thrive in dynamic environments and can work proactively both independently and collaboratively, 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 8 service pathways

**Your Application**

**Pre-employment Checks**
- Successfully complete Reference Checks, 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 22 December 2024

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