Learning and Development Coordinator

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade in advertisement

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference: VG/1881922

• Location | CFA HQ Burwood East
• Full Time | Fixed Term to 29 September 2026
• PTA 4 | $89,586 pa (plus 12% superannuation)

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

We are seeking a Learning and Development Coordinator to join our team on a full time, fixed-term basis through to 29 September 2026. This role provides vital support in ensuring operational learning and training priorities are delivered, while also contributing to the implementation of State-wide learning initiatives.

As a Learning and Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in the design, delivery and evaluation of programs that strengthen the capability of our volunteers and enhance their vital contribution to CFA services. Working closely with the Manager Learning and Development, you will provide advice and support to ensure consistency of practice, while also engaging with Fire and Emergency Management and District Planning Committee Training Sub-Committees to enhance brigade capability and enable brigade viability.

About You

The person we are looking for will have proven experience in a similar role with well-developed written and verbal communication skills to develop reports and to convey training information and objectives to internal and external customers. Ideally you will also bring an understanding of contemporary-based training and development business practices.

Crucial to your success in this role is the requirement of TAE40116 or equivalent and an understanding of the arrangements, standards and environment of an RTO.

You will be highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise multiple projects within budget, quality and time parameters. Further to this you will be professional, a great team member and excel in your follow up on tasks.

A detailed position description is attached.

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

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 7 September 2025.

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email

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Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 August 2025