Lead Regional Learning and Development

About This Role

• Location | Geelong or Hamilton

• Full Time | Ongoing

• PTA 5 | $107,864 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
At CFA, the Regional Learning and Development Strategy ensures that CFA members have the required skills and capabilities to respond to and manage emergencies in accordance with Victoria's Emergency Management Arrangements.

We currently have a permanent opportunity to significantly contribute to the regional learning and development strategy, with options to be based in either our Geelong or Hamilton offices. We are seeking a talented Learning and Development professional to lead a geographically dispersed team of Learning and Development Coordinators and Administrators and ensure all day-to-day operational learning and training priorities are delivered across the Southwest Region. Working closely with the Manager Learning and Development, you will assist with implementing contemporary, state-wide learning initiatives.

A full driver's licence is required, and a pool vehicle will be supplied as required, for use by the successful applicant. Please note this position will involve some afterhours work.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in training, education and/or leadership are highly desirable.
• Leadership skills with the ability to obtain effective cooperation and contribution from stakeholders and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Strategic planning, finance management and knowledge management.
• Experience developing and implementing evidence-based programs within a large volunteer organisation.
• Knowledge of contemporary learning practices and subject matter expertise on a wide range of learning and development themes and issues.

• Sound understanding of the complexities associated with the delivery of learning and development programs and projects within a large and diverse, geographically dispersed workforce.

• Extensive knowledge of diversity, and associated models of practice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to negotiate and deliver agreed outcomes.

A strong understanding of the arrangements, standards and environment of an RTO will be crucial to your success in this role. Furthermore, a TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV is not essential but 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: Healthy 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 9 November 2025.
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