Do you want to work 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.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

About the Role

Are you someone who enjoys bringing people together and celebrating the great work they do? If you have a talent for organisation and a genuine passion for recognising others' contributions and take pride in delivering projects that make a real difference to how people feel about where they work and volunteer, this maternity leave opportunity could be for you.

As the Awards and Recognition Officer, you will play a key role in celebrating the valuable contributions of CFA's staff and volunteers. You'll coordinate a variety of awards and recognition initiatives that acknowledge outstanding service, dedication, and achievement across the organisation.

In this role, you'll provide expert advice and guidance to help develop and enhance CFA's recognition programs, ensuring they are contemporary, inclusive, and aligned with our strategic goal of making CFA a great place to work and volunteer. You'll manage the end-to-end coordination of internal and external honours, awards, and recognition programs—including overseeing nominations, liaising with stakeholders, and delivering meaningful presentation ceremonies that reflect CFA's values and culture.

About You

Our ideal candidate will bring experience coordinating and delivering innovative initiatives, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills that help you engage and influence others with ease. You're confident managing competing priorities and tight deadlines, while keeping an eye on the details that make recognition experiences special.

Ideally, you have tertiary qualifications in human resources, social sciences, humanities, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. You also have a talent for analysing situations, finding solutions, and making improvements that enhance the way things are done.

Experience working in or supporting a volunteer-based environment would be an advantage, but most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful recognition experiences that celebrate the contributions of CFA's people.

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 Reference Checks, 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: 11:59pm 26 October 2025

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

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

This is a newly created position working across both Space Furniture & Poliform.

Founded in 1993, Space is the leading design retail voice in South East Asia. With a professional design team and a curated collection of the world’s finest luxury brands, we’re committed to exceptional design, service, and client experience. Our architect-designed showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur cater to design enthusiasts and industry professionals, offering tailored solutions for residential, hospitality, and workplace interiors.

Poliform is one of Italy’s most esteemed furniture brands, launched in Australia in 1996 with showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, and through Space Furniture in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Designed in collaboration with the Italian team, our showrooms offer an immersive experience into Poliform’s world of elegant, relaxed sophistication. The cohesive collection spans kitchens, storage systems, wardrobes, beds, sofas, dining and occasional pieces - delivering a complete, bespoke home solution.

You will be joining an industry leader in the furniture market that not only partners with award winning international brands and clients but prides itself on its people and values their growth and development. You’ll be working alongside people you can learn from, you’ll grow and develop in a fun, supportive environment.

This role primarily focuses on the support of atelier sales through client engagement, reporting, invoicing, and project coordination.

• Sales & Revenue Support: Assist in achieving store sales targets through accurate sales documentation, invoicing, and proactive payment follow-up.

• Reporting & Insights: Maintain and prepare quotation registers, works-in-progress updates, and prospect data reports.

• Client Documentation & Engagement: Draft and issue client engagement letters, design commitment invoices, and documentation for partner proposals in collaboration with the Head of Interiors.

• Project Coordination & Site Support: Organise deliveries, site visits, and installation logistics with warehouse and project teams, including in-home visits with the Atelier team.

• Order & Inventory Management: Review and confirm purchase orders, manage digital workflow tickets for order modifications and returns, and monitor client orders and delivery timelines.

• Customer Service & Aftercare: Provide showroom service to retail and trade clients, manage aftercare service requests, and prepare customer service documents for project handover.

• Design Presentation & Styling Communication: Support the design team by presenting client-ready drawings and ensuring styling project timelines and product loans are communicated across teams.

• Calendar & Workflow Management: Manage the Head of Interiors’ calendar, coordinate installation instructions, and ensure timely communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, calendars, and project timelines with precision and attention to detail.

• Excellent Communication: Confident in client-facing interactions, both written and verbal, with a professional and client-centric approach.

• Sales & Commercial Awareness: Understanding of sales processes, invoicing, and financial documentation to support revenue targets and client transactions.

• Project Coordination Experience: Skilled in coordinating logistics, site visits, and installations across internal teams and external partners.

• Reporting & Documentation Proficiency: Capable of preparing clear, accurate reports and client documents for leadership and operational use.

• Problem-Solving Mindset: Able to identify and resolve order discrepancies, manage service tickets, and follow through on client issues.

• Design & Presentation Support: Comfortable working with design teams to ensure consistency in client presentations and styling communications.

• Tech-Savvy & Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with tools like Business Central, Freshservice (or similar ticketing systems), and document management platforms.

• Join a team working with market-leading products

• Benefit from detailed and ongoing training to enhance your expertise

• Receive a laptop, and convenient parking at our Alexandria office

• Thrive in a people-oriented company with a management team dedicated to your success

• Birthday Leave and the flexibility to work a 4|1 hybrid arrangement (post probation)

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

Join our industry leading team in the luxury and designer furniture market that not only partners with the world’s most respected international brands and HNW clients but prides itself on its people and values their growth and development. Work alongside people who are passionate about our brand and our offering to our clients.

You must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.

• Executive Assistant to Member of Executive Committee (Ex-co)
• Office Based (Hybrid 4:1 Flexibility Available After 6 Months)
• Fast-moving enterprise environment
• Fantastic campus | great vibe

• Executive Support: Provide seamless, proactive administrative support including complex diary and inbox management, travel coordination, expenses, and gate-keeping.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact on behalf of the Ex-co member, building strong relationships and engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including Board, regulators, partners, and senior leaders.
• Meeting & Workflow Management: Coordinate meetings, leadership forums, off-sites, and executive engagements – ensuring agendas, materials, briefings, and action items are well-prepared, tracked, and followed up.
• Prioritisation & Focus: Support the Ex-co member to manage competing demands, shifting priorities, and critical deliverables with clarity and focus.
• Confidentiality & Judgement: Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and mature judgement, often acting as a sounding board and trusted advisor.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the broader Ex-co EA network, and business unit leaders to ensure cohesion, consistency, and alignment across executive activity.
• Adaptability & Change Support: Operate with agility in a dynamic, changing environment, and helping to bring structure to ambiguity and calm to complexity.

• Extensive experience supporting a C-suite, Ex-co, or senior executive in a large corporate or enterprise environment
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication – clear, direct, and professional
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management capability
• Discretion and maturity when handling sensitive information
• Comfort navigating complexity, shifting priorities, and ambiguity
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and digital collaboration tools

• Confident, composed, and professional in all interactions
• Approachable and people-oriented
• Agile and responsive in a fast-changing environment
• Pragmatic, solution-focused, and calm under pressure
• Discreet, loyal, and highly dependable

• This role is office-based to enable close alignment with the executive and broader leadership team.
• Following a successful six-month onboarding period, a hybrid working model of 4 days in office / 1 day remote will be available, reflecting mutual flexibility that supports both business and individual needs.

Internal Claims Officer – Brisbane Queensland

Are you an organised, motivated professional with experience in insurance claims? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where clear communication and attention to detail are key? We’re looking for a confident Internal Claims Officer to join our vibrant Brisbane team. If you’re ready to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, this could be the perfect opportunity.
 
What’s on offer? 

• Salary Package: $70,000 base + commissions (OTE 70-85k)

• Positive Culture: A fun, high-energy office that values teamwork, accountability, and personal growth

• Modern Tools: Streamlined systems provided for easy workflow

About the Company: 
Storm Support Services is an award-winning, independent claims management firm specialising in hail damage claims. We are expert property assessors committed to helping property owners recover after severe hail events. Our team provides no-cost, no-obligation assessments to identify potential damage. With a focus on expertise, and integrity, we deliver peace of mind for our clients, while fostering a high-performance, growth-driven team culture, dedicated to achieving win-win outcomes.
 
About the Role: 
As an Internal Claims Officer, you will be responsible for managing insurance claims through every step of the process. This includes but isn't limited to cold calling prospective clients to book assessments, coordinating with new and active clients, insurers, and trades, while ensuring all documentation and communication is handled efficiently and professionally.
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage a portfolio of active insurance claims from start to finish

• Liaise with insurers, clients, and internal teams to maintain claim momentum

• Coordinate trades for inspections, quotes, and repairs

• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the CRM system

• Provide regular claim updates and maintain a high level of customer service

What We’re Looking For: 

• Experience: 1–2+ years in insurance claims, claims management, or a similar admin/customer service role

• Communication: Clear, professional communication skills—both verbal and written

• Organisation: Strong time management and the ability to multitask effectively

• Team Player: Works well in a collaborative environment while also being self-driven

• Tech Confidence: Comfortable using CRM systems and standard admin software

• Attitude: Ambitious, proactive, and coachable, with a growth mindset. 

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Pirtek Darwin require a motivated, enthusiastic person who takes pride in their work to join the Administration team. Pirtek offers stability, a positive fulfilling work environment with unlimited opportunities.

On the job training will be provided for the successful applicant. Flexible hours (such as school hours) may be negotiable for the right applicant.

You will have communication with Management and Staff within the Centre as well as PFS Head Office, Customers and Suppliers. You will report to the Operations Manager.

You

To be considered for this position you:

• Must have an interest in Bookkeeping.

• Willingness to work as a team or unsupervised

• Attention to detail, strong work ethic and safe work practices

• A very Good Telephone Manner

• Basic data entry skills in Excel are required

To Apply

Please forward applications in writing to The Operations Manager:

Email: darwin@pirtek.com.au

Garage Doors and More are looking for a energetic and enthusiastic person for our Junior Receptionist/Administration Position, with excellent customer service skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Greeting customers in the showroom with a smile

• Answering emails and phone calls

• Booking in jobs and scheduling appointments

• Chatting with our team to keep things on track

• Providing great customer support every step of the way

What we’re looking for:

• Great communication skills (both verbal and written)

• A confident, can-do attitude

• Someone who’s organised and can juggle a few things at once

• Attention to detail and pride in your work

• Reliable transport to and from work

Hours:
🕐 Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 4:00pm

About us

Algotech Fire Services is a fire protection business offering high quality fire protection solutions to the construction industry with world leading products.

Qualifications & experience

• Prior experience in the construction industry will be well-regarded

• Experience working on major infrastructure Projects well-regarded

• Strong MS Office skills.

• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications.

• Ability to prioritise and multitask.

• Strong all-round administration, organisation, and customer service skills

• Well-presented, high attention to detail & excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is required for this Project Administrator role.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Working closely with the design and procurement teams

• Process and coordinate design documentation

• Respond to client inquiries - provide admin support

• Maintain client compliance portals, site-based personnel details, licenses, and induction requirements.

• Prepare project documentation including but not limited to tender take-offs, site folders, and completion manuals.

Benefits

• Flexable working hours

• An opportunity to be involved with an exciting national infrastructure project

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Full-Time) – Ringwood Office

ABOUT US

Paul Vale Criminal Law is a well-established boutique criminal law firm with offices in Melbourne’s CBD and Ringwood. Our lawyers are experts in all criminal matters.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role would suit a candidate with an interest in assisting the daily running of a busy legal practice. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Handling incoming phone calls and directing enquiries, taking messages as needed

• Manage incoming and outgoing emails

• Providing clerical support to solicitors (including preparing documents and correspondence)

• Scanning, filing, and coordinating legal documents

• Assisting with the management of firm diary

• Liaising with the Practice Manager to coordinate file management

• Supporting the administrative needs of the firm

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will possess demonstrated experience as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in a law firm or professional services business, in addition to having:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail (typing, proofreading, spelling, grammar, punctuation)

• Professional presentation and a proactive attitude

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

• Demonstrated IT skills including proficiency in MS office suite

• Strong self-management skills

• A team player

Desirable (but not essential) skills:

• General knowledge of criminal law and procedure

• Familiarity with Victoria Legal Aid’s ATLAS system

• Knowledge and experience using legal management software (eg: LEAP or Smokeball)

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Are you a natural communicator and relationship builder with experience across governance, policy and professional standards?

Looking for a truly flexible, purpose-driven role where you can be part of shaping the growth of an emerging association leading the development of a transformative professional field that has a ripple effect in our community?

If you're a strong project manager with a keen eye for detail who is naturally collaborative and enjoys working with Boards, here is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of this organisation and the impactful field of work they support.

If you’re looking for a varied role with lots of scope to create unbeatable impact while working with a highly-engaged and committed Board, this could be your next move.

Heart Talent is delighted to partner with this not-for-profit membership association to find their first Executive Officer.

What’s on offer

• permanent part-time role

• 0.6 FTE — 3 days per week 

• remote, anywhere in Australia

• FTE salary $135k + super

• be part of an exciting phase of organisational growth

• join a collaborative and committed team 

• turn goals into outcomes, and drive team development

• enjoy a high level of autonomy and role ownership

• work-related travel expenses and IT infrastructure covered.

About this opportunity

If you’re seeking an opportunity where you can play an active role in driving member engagement and growth; strengthening governance and professional standards and leading strategic direction, you’ve found it. 

Joining at the start of an exciting new chapter, the Executive Officer will play a pivotal role in the future of the organisation and its support of a diverse membership across the allied health, education, community and pastoral care sectors on a national scale.

Reporting to the Board and working with a small, remote team, you’ll be responsible for:

• consolidating governance and organisational structure

• member engagement and communication

• policy development and review, including ethical and training standards and codes of conduct

• overseeing high-quality, accessible continuing professional development (CPD)

• working proactively and collaboratively with the Board

• building positive relationships with stakeholders across diverse sectors 

• overseeing the work of a small team across administration, CPD and training standards

• implementation of a new strategic plan, aligning organisational operations with objectives to drive successful growth

• overseeing budget compliance and supporting long-term financial planning results.
  

About you

You’re a natural communicator and relationship builder with a commitment to collaboration. 

You know how to balance service with guidance and ethical decision-making. 

You have a strong understanding of governance structures and compliance obligations. 

You’re confident communicating with diverse stakeholders, including reporting to a Board. 

You have broad experience including policy development, stakeholder engagement, training standards and operational leadership.

Perhaps you have a background working in a nonprofit, member association, professional body, accreditation authority or in education and training.

Whatever your background, we’d love you to bring:

• tertiary qualifications and relevant professional experience in business administration, non-profit management or another people-focused sector

• experience implementing strategic plans to achieve measurable goals towards organisational growth

• ability to lead projects and people

• a commitment to building a positive and inclusive team culture 

• a proactive, self-motivated working style, suited to remote working

• strong organisational skills that support you to juggle simultaneous projects and timelines

• excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

• strong verbal communications skills and an ability to present and to connect with diverse audiences

• a strong interest in the power of policy, standards and ethical practice.

Interested? 

Great! We’re looking forward to receiving your application and connecting with you.

If you’d like to include a cover letter, please include it as page one of your CV (one document per application, please).

Questions and enquiries can be directed to hello@hearttalent.com.au.

Please note this email address is for enquiries only. Please apply online.

Heart Talent is committed to responding to every applicant.