Manager Government Liaison

2 weeks ago

Burwood East, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time
About this role •Location | CFA Headquarters Burwood East
•Full Time | Ongoing
•PTA 6 | $, pa (plus 11% superannuation)

Are you looking 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, 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.

Want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click . 

About the Role

Do you have a background in the Emergency Services sector or state government with experience providing expert coordination and strategic support to senior organisational leaders?

We currently have an ongoing vacancy reporting to the Head of Executive Services where your days will see you provide support to the CEO and Chief Officer (CO) across a wide range of policy, regulatory and corporate/government business matters.

The position supports the CEO, Chief Officer and Head of Executive Services by acting as the primary conduit between CFA, the Office of the Minister for Emergency Services, Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), and the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS).  This includes the analysis and consolidation of complex policy and advice, the coordination of responses to Victorian Government requests, parliamentary matters and correspondence, and the development of Ministerial briefs and a whole-of-organisation position on strategic policy matters as they arise.

About You:

To succeed in this important role, you will be tertiary qualified with experience working in a complex organisational environment. Strategic level experience providing advice and support on policy, business planning and project management is essential to this role.

Naturally you will demonstrate superior written and verbal communication skills in the form of high-quality communication materials that convey ideas and information in a clear and engaging manner.

With advanced interpersonal skills and expertise in establishing positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, your key strengths will be your excellent problem solving and planning skills.

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 this position with CFA, please submit a 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 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 th May

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

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act .   You can view our Privacy Statement

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