Senior Analyst Fire Investigation

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

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of Victoria's most respected emergency service organisations, working to protect lives and property across the state. Our Fire Investigation Program plays a critical role in understanding how and why fires start, enabling the development of effective fire prevention, education, firefighter safety and suppression strategies.

We are now seeking a Senior Analyst Fire Investigation to join our Operational Response and Coordination team. This role is ideal for an analytical thinker who wants their work to create real impact for Victorian communities and frontline responders.

About the Role

As the Senior Analyst - Fire Investigation, you will work closely with the Fire Investigation Manager to deliver CFA's Fire Investigation Program. You will analyse fire incident data, track emerging trends, support the capability of CFA's Fire Investigator network and contribute to planning that strengthens prevention, safety and operational readiness across the organisation. Key Responsibilities include the following:

• Analyse fire investigation data and trends, producing clear reports and insights that inform prevention, education, firefighter safety, and suppression strategies.
• Extract, cleanse and interpret fire incident data, and provide expert advice on fire origins, trends, and risk mitigation (including input into recalls, standards, and regulations).
• Gather and assess supporting information such as event chronologies, weather data, and lightning reports for Fire Investigators.
• Work with District Coordinators and Fire Investigators to ensure reports are completed on time and meet CFA policy requirements.
• Manage the release of reports for legal proceedings and public requests, ensuring compliance with FOI, subpoenas, privacy, and CFA procedures.
• Ensure all reporting outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with legislation, SOPs, and business rules.
• Support capability development by assisting with training plans, analysing training activities and performance, and monitoring investigator skill progression and readiness.
• Prepare program reports, briefings, and materials for the Fire Investigation network.
• Maintain key databases, intranet pages, and SharePoint sites, including content updates and access management.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

• Tertiary qualification, accreditation, and/or demonstrated practical knowledge and comprehensive understanding of fire investigation methodology.
• Well-developed research and analytical skills, with the ability to assess and interpret reports and other technical data sources to support fire investigation activities.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting, including the ability to extract, cleanse, manipulate and interpret large datasets to identify trends, patterns and insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to undertake critical analysis of incident and investigation data and translate findings into actionable recommendations that support prevention, education, firefighter safety and suppression strategies.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate and policy-compliant reporting and information sharing.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings, documentation and digital content for diverse audiences, and to manage intranet or SharePoint sites to support information sharing and program delivery.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate and timely reporting in accordance with business rules, standards and organisational 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: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

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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 30th November 2025

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