PTA 3 $73,029 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.
About the Role
Join CFA and play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential equipment, protective clothing and firefighting resources that help keep Victorian communities safe.
Based at the State Logistics Centre, the Contracts Officer provides administrative support across a broad range of procurement, tendering and contract management activities. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you'll assist with preparing tender documentation, coordinating evaluations, supporting contract implementation and monitoring supplier performance.
We're seeking a highly organised professional with strong administrative skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience supporting procurement, contracts or supply management activities will be highly regarded, along with an understanding of purchasing compliance and governance requirements.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the emergency services sector while supporting the procurement of critical goods and services that enable CFA's operational response across Victoria.
About you
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Experience providing administrative support in a contract management, supplier management, tendering or government purchasing environment.
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Ability to accurately enter, review and organise data, and identify basic trends using spreadsheets or data systems.
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Ability to communicate clearly and form collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Robust organisational and administrative skills, including the preparation of reports, management of correspondence, and coordination of workflows.
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Proven ability to work independently and proactively, and ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in the resolution of basic contractual queries and escalate more complex/high risk matters.
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Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with working knowledge of SAP or similar inventory management systems.
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Basic understanding of inventory management and/or emergency service structures.
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 programs, 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 (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 25th 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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Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact
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