District Support Officer

About This Role Location | Kangaroo Flat | CFA District 2 Full Time | Ongoing PTA 2 | $60,524 pa (plus 12% 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 We are seeking a motivated individual with a background in administration with a customer centric focus to join our team in Kangaroo Flat (Bendigo) as a District Support Officer (DSO2). This exciting, office-based role is part of a positive, supportive and close-knit team, offering excellent opportunities for growth and development within CFA. In this varied role, your key responsibilities will include: Providing high‑quality customer service and general administrative support. Coordinating data entry, databases, and systems. Managing records and document control. Liaising with external suppliers to obtain quotes and manage procurement requirements. Communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery. Assisting with accounts payable processes. Providing meeting support, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and organising venues and catering. General stores and procurement tasks. Participating in incident management support roles, aligned with your experience and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable person who enjoys variety in their work and takes pride in delivering great customer service. About You The ideal candidate will be hands on and keen to join a small team. You will have a strong commitment to teamwork and be looking for a role within a fast-paced team. Additional requirements include: Motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated administration experience and excellent attention to detail. Efficient computer skills including working knowledge of Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Word – knowledge of finance applications will be a bonus). Experience interacting with people at all levels and be able to work with minimal supervision in a proactive manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Adaptability, positive attitude and willingness to learn and a desire to demonstrate your initiative. Self‑motivation and a willingness to pitch in where needed. Excellent organisational and time‑management skills and a proactive and autonomous approach. Please note, some travel and after‑hours work may be required for this role. 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: Healthy for Life programmes, 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 7 December 2025 Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in Kangaroo Flat across Tuesday and Wednesday 16th and 17th December 2025. 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