Health Services Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Country Fire Authority

Country Fire Authority

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / ends

Organisation:
Country Fire Authority

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Occupational Health and Safety

Reference:
VG/1701070

Located at CFA Headquarters, Burwood East

Fixed Term (ends Full Time

$71,597 pa (plus 10.5% super) PTA 3

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:

The exciting position of Health Services Officer is currently available on a fixed term basis through to December 2023. The purpose of the role is to promote health, wellness and fitness programs to CFA members.

You will be involved in implementing health assessments, fitness testing, exercise prescription, injury screening and injury prevention programs at a variety of locations throughout Victoria.

Additional responsibilities include providing information, instruction and counselling to assist firefighters in achieving optimal conditioning and providing administrative support to various Health Services programs.

About You:

Hold a Certificate III & IV in Health & Fitness or hold a tertiary qualification in Exercise Science or equivalent
Evidenced ability to safely and effectively communicate and implement health and fitness programs
Level 2 First Aid accreditation
Ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision and ability to resolve straightforward issues
Demonstrated ability to identify sensitive and confidential issues and respond accordingly
Welldeveloped communication skills and ability to liaise and present effectively to all levels of CFA staff, volunteers, external representatives and members of the public
Prior experience working effectively within a team environment

Your Application

Cover letter
Resume

Submitting your Application

Pre-employment checks:

Can provide acceptable evidence that they meet full vaccination status (includes booster dose).
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 6 March 2023.