Advisor, FFOD State

About this role

The Advisor, FFOD State will support the Senior Manager, Advisory and Business Services to provide high quality advisory support to the Chief Fire Officer, ED FFOD and FFOD State Directors.

This role will work across the diverse FFOD State portfolios to support the delivery of high quality outcomes, providing advice on strategic and procedural matters.

As a key link into the Regional Advisors, who support the Regional DCFOs, the successful applicant will play a key coordination and leadership role, ensuring consistent FFOD advisory support across all FFOD Branches.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in delivery advisory and/or business services function in a complex environment.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.