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
The Learning and Development Coordinator is involved in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating programs that enhance and strengthen volunteer capabilities, supporting their roles in CFA services.
Applicants must hold Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 16 or 22) and have an understanding of the arrangements, standards and environment of an RTO.
Key responsibilities of this parental leave vacancy will include the following:
- Collaborate with each district's Acting Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) to develop a comprehensive training plan that addresses district needs and objectives.
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including ACFO and Fire & Emergency Management (F&EM), to ensure the training plan is effective and implementable.
- Work with Training Committees to validate training objectives and support F&EM capability development through the Brigade Annual Review process.
- Coordinate training scheduling, delivery and resource preparation, including tracking and ordering materials.
- Communicate with internal and external customers and providers and prepare reports on training activities and performance metrics, analysing findings to support planning.
- Implement and monitor evaluation processes, manage training records (entry, processing, assessment, validation, archival) and maintain an inventory of training resources.
- Supervise and train administrative staff to uphold standards and support the Lead Learning and Development in managing the Learning Management System (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS).
- Ensure compliance of learning materials with AQTF standards to maintain CFA's RTO status and prepare requests for information on member training activities.
Please note: travel will be required throughout the Region, therefore a valid driver's license is essential.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Well-developed written communication skills to develop reports & correspondence and to convey training information and objectives to internal & external customers.
- Proven administrative skills and experience including word processing, spread sheets and ability to utilise a variety of enterprise-wide systems and applications.
- A contemporary understanding of competency-based learning & development business practices
- Proven ability to manage numerous, varied and concurrent projects within budget, quality and time parameters.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a (virtual) team
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 21 June 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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