
Manager Learning and Development
2 weeks ago
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**
At CFA, we are deeply committed to building the skills and capability of our people both volunteers and staff to protect lives and communities across Victoria.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager Learning and Development State Training on a fixed term basis to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of centrally managed training programs.
Currently, our portfolio includes critical skill areas such as emergency driving, specialist response, Incident Management Team (IMT) roles and first aid training. This portfolio will continue to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of our organisation and the communities we serve.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for senior training and development professionals, particularly those working in emergency services, defence, public safety, or complex operational environments, to bring their leadership, innovation and influence to CFA a respected, community-focused organisation.
As Manager Learning and Development State Training, you will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of CFA's annual statewide training program. You will work closely with operational leaders to identify skill needs, ensure compliance with educational standards and oversee all logístical, administrative and reporting requirements. Managing budgets, contracts and vendor relationships, you will ensure the efficient, high-quality delivery of training across all regions. You'll also contribute to course development, governance processes and play an active role in the broader Operational Doctrine and Training leadership team.
**About You**
- Extensive experience and expertise in a training and development leadership role within a large complex organisation, with proficiency in delivery, development, facilitation, coaching and training needs analysis.
- A strong knowledge of contemporary training strategy in large scale training delivery within a regionalised service delivery environment.Demonstrated understanding of the complexities associated with the delivery of training and development programs and projects to a large and diverse workforce (employee and volunteer), geographically dispersed.
- Experience influencing, developing and managing key partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in a complex organisational environment.
- Demonstrated track record in leading, motivating and developing high performing teams and experience in successfully managing multiple projects across geographically diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent business planning skills with experience managing and allocating significant resources, including finances, people, assets and infrastructure, to meet business objectives.
- A degree or post graduate qualification in training, education and/or leadership is highly desirable.
**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 13th May 2025
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