Community Safety Officer Team Member

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

Apply your technical expertise in fire protection to this diverse role, supporting our volunteers.

As the Community Safety Officer, you'll oversee the delivery of CFA's FEM program, ensuring services are delivered to the highest standards for our volunteer brigades across the state.

This is a leave coverage opportunity through to 10 April 2026, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact. You'll play a key role in maintaining quality and compliance with legislation, Australian Standards and CFA procedures. This includes supporting accredited training and skills maintenance for FEM Officers, conducting audits and providing expert technical advice to brigades, customers and contractors.

With a mix of technical oversight, stakeholder engagement and program coordination, this role offers variety and purpose, supporting our volunteers and maintaining strong client relationships.

Please note: Regular travel will be required for this position including overnight stays. A vehicle will be provided.

About You

Experience in training delivery is essential, supported by a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a background in competency-based training and assessment.

You're an experienced professional with strong technical knowledge and a passion for supporting volunteer-based services. You'll bring relevant industry qualifications or equivalent experience, along with a solid understanding of building regulations and Australian Standards.

As CFA is currently digitising FEM operations and moving away from our current paper-based maintenance recording and processing systems to a fully digital system, experience with similar programs would be highly regarded.

You're organised, outcome-focused and able to manage your time effectively, whether working independently or as part of a team. Your strong communication and relationship-building skills enable you to work confidently with volunteers, customers and stakeholders at all levels.

Knowledge of CFA operations, the CFA Act and Regulations, or familiarity with Victorian Government purchasing policies will be highly regarded.

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 17 November 2025

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