Deputy Chief Officer

2 weeks ago

East Loddon Shire, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Grade in advertisement

**Occupation**:Leadership and management

**Location**:Loddon Mallee

**Reference**:VG/1867644
- North West Region (Melton, Bendigo, Kerang, Swan Hill)
- Reports to Chief Officer
- Executive | PESES2

**Country Fire Authority (CFA)**

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the largest volunteer-based fire and emergency services organisations in the world. Operating state-wide across 1,211 brigades our more than 51,000 volunteers and 897 full-time equivalent staff support CFA's vision to work together with communities to keep Victorians safe from fire and other emergencies. Our mission is to protect lives and property.

**About the Role**

Representing the Chief Officer, the position of Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Service Delivery is a critical role and comes with significant responsibility to provide vision, direction and leadership ensuring operations runs efficiently and effectively, for the delivery of fire and emergency management services for the community. This includes planning, prevention, preparation and responding to emergencies, recruitment and retaining volunteer capability and ensuring the provision of training to maintain and strengthen the capacity of our volunteers and staff.

As a member of the leadership team, the Deputy Chief Officer will actively participate in the strategic development of the organisation, provide leadership and foster collaboration across all Departments, Regions, Districts, Groups and Brigades, be available or on call with the expectation to attend to critical matters at any time, and act with the utmost professionalism, integrity and trust as guided by CFA values.

**About You**

As an experienced emergency management leader, you will bring extensive experience in fire response and oversee daily operations within emergency services and community-focused organisations. Your dedication to volunteerism will reflect a profound understanding of the cultural dynamics and challenges. You will also foster a contemporary approach to fire prevention, risk mitigation, human resource management, and issue resolution.

Through a collaborative approach, you will be able to demonstrate achievements that include positive outcomes for both organisations and communities. Furthermore, your strong financial acumen and adept budget management make you well-suited for this operational leadership role.

Your academic background includes, but not limited to, relevant degrees or postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Management, Management or Leadership.

**How To Apply**

**Application Instructions**
To apply, please submit the following documents:

- A current Resume
- A one-page Cover Letter outlining your location and suitability for the role

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dean Unkles, Managing Director

**Queries close**:5pm AEST Tuesday 29th July 2025

**Applications close**: 5pm AEST Thursday 31st July 2025

- Applications close Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 11 July 2025

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