Community Based Bushfire Management Facilitator

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

This role values relationships, collaboration, and adaptability.

Are you passionate about working with communities to reduce bushfire risk and build resilience?

Join CFA as a Community-based Bushfire Management (CBBM) Facilitator and take a leading role in delivering the new `Green Bridges' initiative-a collaborative, community-centred model that addresses local bushfire challenges through nature-based approaches.

This exciting opportunity will support a coordinated, landscape-scale approach to bushfire risk mitigation. You'll work closely with communities, landholders, and agencies to develop shared understanding of local risks and facilitate collective action through sustainable, ecologically sensitive practices.

Initially, your focus will be on communities surrounding the Wombat State Forest in CFA's West Region, with the role evolving over time to take broader cross-tenure approach. You'll build strong place-based partnerships and apply inclusive, evidence-based methods to support meaningful, community-centred outcomes.

As part of the regional Community Safety team, this role also contributes to the state-wide, multi-agency Community First program, aligned with Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy.

Be part of a team working towards safer, stronger, and more connected communities at risk of bushfire.

Requirements:

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends to engage with volunteers and community groups.
• Some regional travel is required (a CFA vehicle will be provided).
• A current driver's licence is essential.

Both full-time and part-time applicants are encouraged to apply.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

• Tertiary qualifications in social science/community development, and/or 3+years equivalent experience in community development and place-based approaches.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of evidence-based community development, disaster resilience approaches, and community engagement practices and principles.
• Capacity to design, enable and facilitate strengths-based, community-centred practice that encourages collaborative learning and innovation with communities and relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to form and maintain genuine relationships and partnerships to build trust and work collaboratively on community-centred projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with substantial experience using various facilitation methods to exchange ideas, insights and impact in face-to-face and virtual environments.
• Demonstrated skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and reporting to achieve specific and set objectives.

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: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• 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 12 November 2025.

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