District Business Manager

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 : Are you looking for a leadership role that offers variety, the chance to showcase your people skills and innovative approach, also the opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a meaningful community purpose? This full-time, fixed-term District Business Manager position based in our Ballarat office offers just that. In this role, you will lead business management functions for District 15, developing and sustaining strong internal and external partnerships while providing expert advice and direction on key business functions. As part of the District Leadership Team, you will contribute to strategic and business planning, manage complex tasks and work closely with the Regional and other District Business Managers to drive consistent initiatives and processes across districts. You will lead the District Support Team to deliver high-level customer support and corporate outcomes, building effective relationships across CFA business units, sector partners and external stakeholders. This includes ensuring high-quality customer service, business continuity and providing expert advice in line with CFA legislation, policy and procedures. About You : We are seeking a confident, empathetic leader with strong skills in management, finance and planning. Tertiary qualifications in business administration or management are desirable but not essential. You will be a self-starter with excellent people skills, extensive experience in business administration or office management and a background in managing support services, resources, business plans, budgets and risk. Success in this role hinges on your proven ability to motivate, lead and develop a high-performing team and foster a strong team culture. Your application : When applying for a position with CFA, the key to progressing in the selection process is the quality of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you have the qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position. Your application should include : Cover letter Resume Submitting your application : When you click the 'apply' button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions. Pre-employment checks : Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who : 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 11th December 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr