Secondment Management Officer

About This Role

• Location | Burwood East CFA HQ (negotiable)
• Full Time| Fixed Term to 30 June 2026
• 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
We are seeking a proactive and organised Secondment Management Officer for a 6-month opportunity in the Office of the CEO/CO. This role is central to ensuring the smooth coordination of secondment arrangements between CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), providing essential administrative support that keeps our operations running efficiently.

You will work closely with the Service Delivery Lead Coordinator, managing documentation, correspondence, staffing action forms and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail. Acting as a key point of contact, you will respond to enquiries, track secondment processes and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, all while maintaining discretion and professionalism. Experience in recruitment or resourcing will be an advantage.

This role offers the chance to develop strong relationships across the organisation and contribute to a high-performing team environment. If you enjoy coordinating complex processes, supporting a busy executive office and taking pride in delivering high-quality administrative outcomes, this position provides an engaging and rewarding experience.

About You
You are a skilled and adaptable administration professional who thrives in complex and dynamic environments. You bring relevant experience from large or multi-faceted organisations and confidently apply policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure consistent decision-making.

You build strong, cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication and interpersonal skills. Your exceptional organisational and time-management abilities allow you to prioritise competing tasks, meet tight deadlines and deliver results with minimal supervision.

You have experience coordinating diverse office functions and projects, and your analytical approach helps you identify risks, solve problems and take action on priorities effectively. You enjoy contributing as part of a team while taking initiative to drive outcomes.

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 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 30 November 2025
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.
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