22/03/2026
Reception and Administration
Country Fire Authority (CFA)
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Casterton, South West Coast VIC
Receptionists (Administration & Office Support)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
$60,524 pa (plus 12% superannuation)
Posted 2d ago
Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organization 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 organization of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognizing 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
We are excited to offer a highly flexible opportunity to join CFA in a Reception/Administration role, with options for part time, full time or job share arrangements.
Reporting to the District Business Manager, this role is a valued part of the District Support Team, primarily based at our Casterton office, with the flexibility to also work from our Heywood office.
As the welcoming face and first point of contact for our volunteer members and stakeholders, you will play a role in ensuring the smooth and professional operation of the district office. This varied position will see you support reception and visitor engagement, coordinate phone and email enquiries, support accounts and purchase order processing and stores administration.
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized and proactive professional who values flexibility, enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering reliable and responsive support to a diverse and dynamic group.
About You
You will be motivated and professional with a genuine enthusiasm for delivering high quality administrative support. With proven experience in administration, you are confident using the MS Office suite, and are known for your strong attention to detail, excellent organization and ability to manage competing priorities with ease. You are numerically minded, with the ability to work accurately with financial information and data.
Experience within the public sector and familiarity with SAP finance systems will be highly regarded, further enhancing your ability to contribute value in this dynamic and community-focused environment.
Please note, a full driver's license is required. You may also be required for after-hours work at times.
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
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
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 Monday 6 April 2026.
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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