• Location | CFA Headquarters, Burwood East
  • Full Time | Ongoing
  • PTA 6| $127,898 to $143,834 pa (plus 11.5% superannuation)

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

Do you excel at identifying compliance challenges and enjoy providing expert advice to drive meaningful improvements across an organisation?

This newly created role, reporting to the Senior Manager Governance Services, offers a unique opportunity to lead the delivery and implementation of a high-quality Compliance Framework across CFA.

As the Senior Compliance Business Partner, you will work closely with business areas to ensure they effectively identify and manage compliance obligations, playing a key role in strengthening CFA's overall compliance practices.

You will be responsible for providing advice, analysis and reports that inform the development of key organisational controls. Your insights will support decision-making at all levels, including CFA's Executive and senior management, ensuring the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the organisation's compliance efforts.

Further detailed responsibilities can be found in the position description attached.

About You

We are looking for a seasoned professional with extensive experience managing compliance frameworks in a large, complex organisation. You will have a solid understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on compliance matters. Your experience in the government or emergency response sector, coupled with a deep understanding of the context in which CFA operates, will be crucial to your success in this role.

Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to engage and influence key stakeholders across the organisation, including senior executives. With a demonstrated ability to manage projects in high-pressure environments, you'll be adept at planning, prioritising, and delivering multiple initiatives on time and within budget.

If you're driven by challenges and have a passion for compliance, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact.

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 16^th January 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

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