CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About the Role
CFA is seeking a Coordinator - Health Monitoring and Rehabilitation Teams (HMRT) to support and strengthen one of our key firefighter health and wellbeing programs. In this role, you'll coordinate programs, training, systems and stakeholder engagement that help keep firefighters safe and healthy during emergency operations.
Working closely with volunteers, operational staff and external partners, you'll help build and maintain the capability of Health Monitoring and Rehabilitation Teams across Victoria, ensuring they have the guidance, resources and support they need to deliver effective field-based rehabilitation services.
You'll be an organised and proactive coordinator who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and making a positive impact. You can manage multiple priorities, build trusted relationships and communicate technical information in a clear and practical way.
You'll also bring:
- Experience coordinating programs, projects or operational initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to analyse data, identify trends and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
- Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience developing or improving procedures, guidance or operational documentation.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Current driver's licence and valid Working with Children Check required.
- Ability to participate in incident management support activities aligned with skills and experience.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to support volunteer needs.
About you
- Demonstrated experience providing project and program coordination, implementation and administrative support within a large and/or complex organisation, including supporting the delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of operational or service-based programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare high-quality reports, procedures and briefings materials and correspondence, and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience using finance, HR and information management systems to support program administration, reporting and operational activities. Experience using SAP finance systems is desirable.
- Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Sharepoint, with the ability to manage information and produce accurate documentation and reports.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and coordinate a range of office administrative and project support activities within tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative, fast-paced and operationally focussed team environment.
- Knowledge of CFA volunteerism, emergency management operations, health monitoring programs and/or medical first response environments is highly desirable.
Why choose CFA
- Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Your Application
Click the `Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 29th July 2026
What to expect from our recruitment process
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.
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 [email protected]
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