Program Designer

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**

Are you ready to make a real difference in Victoria's emergency services? CFA is seeking a Program Designer to join our Operational Doctrine and Training (ODT) team, a passionate team dedicated to developing and delivering contemporary training and doctrine that supports CFA's operational excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where flexibility, resilience and strategic thinking are key. You'll play a vital role in designing high-quality training programs and operational doctrine that enhance the capabilities of CFA members and align with regulatory and legislative requirements.

Program Designers are part of a team responsible for designing and developing training materials for CFA. This opportunity has a strong focus on project management and course design, while also contributing to other aspects of the role as outlined in the position description. The position currently includes one direct report.

As a Program Designer, you will:

- Collaborate across all areas of CFA to support capability development.
- Lead the design and delivery of operational training and doctrine.
- Help shape strategic direction through environmental scanning, applied research, and innovation.
- Provide expert input in areas such as emergency management operations, policy development, VET and adult education, project management, RTO compliance, and audit and risk.

**About You**
- Tertiary degree in a relevant field and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent and an understanding of the arrangements, standards, and environment of an RTO (advantageous).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with partners and engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to translate high level strategy to actionable and achievable work items.
- Highly developed analytical, conceptual, and written communication ability including process writing, editorial skills and development of materials aligned to curriculum, regulatory and/or legislative requirements. Ability to present to a wide range of audiences.
- Proven ability to work within a project framework with skills and experience to manage multiple and complex projects concurrently.
- Technical expertise in one or more of the following:

- Environmental scanning
- Applied research and/or innovation
- Emergency management operational environments
- Working within complex policy settings and/or frameworks
- VET sector and/or adult education
- Complex project management
- Registered Training Organisation (RTO) management
- Audit and risk

**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**

**Pre-employment Checks**
- 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 6th July 2025