PTA 4 | $89,586 to $102,658 pa plus 12% superannuation
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.
Organisational Wellbeing at CFA:
Organisational Wellbeing sits within the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Directorate and is focused on the strategic direction, support, advice and service of psychological health and safety for members. This includes the provision of wellbeing services (Peer Support, Chaplaincy and Psychological/Counselling support), and case management/coaching support for a range of issues impacting the psychological health and wellbeing of members.
About the Role
This is a rewarding and meaningful role for an energetic individual with experience in the mental health field. Working within the Organisational Wellbeing Team, you will be involved in supporting senior leaders and members' psychological health and wellbeing with a strong focus on the provision of expert mental health management advice and prevention strategies. This position works across various locations including; Kangaroo Flat, Swan Hill and Kerang. You will be located at the Kangaroo Flat district office. You must be prepared for remote work, overnight stays and after hours work at times. A CFA vehicle will be provided to the successful applicant and a 5% availability allowance for all on-call roster duties.
Key responsibilities include:
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Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders to manage a range of wellbeing and mental health issues
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Assessment, referral and short-term support for volunteers and staff in relation to their mental health and wellbeing
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Deliver face to face and virtual training and education
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Develop and deliver a range of proactive strategies and services aimed at improving organisational and member mental health and wellbeing
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Build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation to achieve outcomes
About you
To succeed in this important role, you will be qualified in a mental health or Social Sciences related discipline with significant contemporary experience managing wellbeing and mental health issues. You are a team player who contributes positively to team culture. You will demonstrate expertise in providing support, advice, coaching, and problem solving on a broad range of mental health and wellbeing issues.
With expertise in communicating at all levels of an organisation, you will also develop and deliver a range of proactive strategies and services aimed at improving organisational and member mental health and wellbeing. This includes your ability to deliver face to face and virtual educational and training programs.
Please note a full driver's licence is required to be eligible to apply for this role.
Why choose CFA
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Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
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Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
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Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
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Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
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Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready prog rams, flu vaccinations
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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 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 11 June 2026.
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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