Description:
Are you looking for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
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About the Role:
Are you keen to secure an administrative role that offers flexibility and variety, working one full day a week? This part time Administrative Support Officer role working out of our Seymour District Mechanical Workshop may give you that opportunity.
Reporting to the District Mechanical Officer, Officer in Charge, this position will see you provide critical administration support to the workshop.
Your days will see you undertake a range of administrative functions inclusive of reception duties, word processing, data entry, filing of documents and management of incoming and outgoing mail.
Further, key responsibilities will include:
- Collating and processing accounts payable and receivable
- Collating and recording fleet maintenance figures
- Organising the purchase and delivery of goods and/or services for the workshop
About You:
The person we are looking for will be able to work well in a team and have demonstrated administrative and clerical skills along with experience in managing a filing system.
Ideally you will have high level communication and excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and exposure to financial systems including accounts receivable, payable and stock purchasing are also required skills.
Crucial to your success in this role will be your desire to obtain a varied role within a CFA workshop where you will support the delivery of effective administrative support. This really is an excellent opportunity to see where a career at CFA can take you.
Why choose CFA
- Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
- Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Your Application
Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
- Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.
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.
Applications close: 11:59 pm, 12 May 2024.
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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
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