Manager Government Liaison - Melbourne, Australia - Country Fire Authority

Country Fire Authority

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / 12 months

Organisation:
Country Fire Authority

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Policy

Reference:
VG/1714221

Location | CFA Headquarters, Burwood East
Full Time | Fixed Term (12 months)
PTA 6 | $125,388 pa (plus 10.5% super)

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world's largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations.

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week._ _CFA strives to be a values-based organisation and an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, where people with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds all add value through the roles they perform.

About the Role:

Do you have a background in the Emergency Services sector or state government with experience providing expert coordination and strategic support to senior organisational leaders?

We currently have a 12-month fixed term contract reporting to the Head of Executive Services where your days will see you
provide support to the CEO and Chief Officer (CO) across a wide range of policy, regulatory and corporate/government business matters.

The position supports the CEO, Chief Officer and Head of Executive Services by acting as the primary conduit between CFA, the Office of the Minister for Emergency Services, Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), and the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS).

This includes the analysis and consolidation of complex policy and advice, the coordination of responses to Victorian Government requests, parliamentary matters and correspondence, and the development of Ministerial briefs and a whole-of-organisation position on strategic policy matters as they arise.

About You:

To succeed in this important role, you will be tertiary qualified with experience working in a complex organisational environment. Strategic level experience providing advice and support on policy, business planning and project management is essential to this role.

Naturally you will demonstrate superior written and verbal communication skills in the form of high-quality communication materials that convey ideas and information in a clear and engaging manner.

With advanced interpersonal skills and expertise in establishing positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, your key strengths will be your excellent problem solving and planning skills.

Your Application:

Cover letter
Resume

Pre-employment checks:

Can provide acceptable evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID19 (minimum of 3 doses) or provide medical evidence confirming an exemption.
Successfully complete a National Police History Check and 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 30 April 2023