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:

CFA is seeking a Network Administrator to manage and support its ICT network infrastructure, making sure systems are reliable, secure and meet business and technical requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Provide advice and solutions to support CFA's network and datacentre environments within agreed service levels
• Install, configure and maintain network devices and unified communications systems
• Perform regular maintenance and monitoring to keep network systems running smoothly
• Research and explore new technologies that CFA may adopt in the future
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to support business needs
• Participate in an after-hours support roster to help keep essential ICT services running

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification in a related field or bring equivalent industry experience in similar roles within large and complex environments. Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate would be highly regarded.

You will have experience supporting or delivering IT projects and a solid understanding of key security and authentication technologies such as RADIUS, Active Directory and Azure Entra. Familiarity with LAN environments, including structured cabling, fibre and wireless technologies as well as IP telephony concepts such as SIP and SCCP, will be beneficial. Exposure to ITIL-based change management processes is also valued.

Just as important as your technical capability is your approach. You will be a collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, learning from others and building strong working relationships. You communicate clearly, work well with stakeholders and are able to stay focused and effective when working to deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to join CFA, a purpose-driven organisation that plays a vital role in the Victorian community. You'll be part of a supportive, close-knit team in an environment that is continually evolving, where you can grow your skills and contribute to meaningful work while engaging with modern and emerging technologies.

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 19^th May 2026

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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