Member Services 
Job Opportunity - VFBV Policy & Advocacy Officer
- Apply your policy, communications and public relations skills
- Key Strategic Advocacy and Communications Role
- Facilitate and Formulate Policy
About the Role:
VFBV is seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Policy and Advocacy Officer to work fulltime based at our Burwood East office. This is a key role in our small VFBV team and involves broad ranging and rewarding work that supports and benefits our CFA Brigade members across Victoria.
We are looking for a person to assist VFBV work with volunteers to undertake issues research and policy analysis; prepare issues papers, briefings, reports and submissions; to support VFBV to advocate and represent the views of volunteers to decisions makers, and to help our broader communication effort.
You will undertake research and analysis on key issues impacting CFA volunteers and the emergency sector. You will help VFBV keep abreast of views and needs of our volunteer members and assist in developing solutions and advocating to achieve optimal outcomes.
About you:
The person we are looking for will have strong policy analytical and research skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in a related discipline such as public policy, industry analysis, industry research. Excellent time management, interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and build relationships and work collaboratively with, and influence, a range of external and internal stakeholders is essential.
The successful applicant will need a solid understanding of CFA and volunteerism. In addition, you will need to be a good listener, be able to navigate through complex issues resolution and have good critical thinking, written and verbal communications skills. You must be a self starter and above all you will have a passion to improve arrangements that benefit the welfare and efficiency of CFA volunteers and all Victorians. This is a full-time position giving the right candidate an opportunity to put a stamp on the VFBV of the future.
How to Apply:
All applications must include current resume and cover letter addressing key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.
A copy of the Position Description can be found here.
Any questions or queries re the application process should be directed to Cathie Smith from the VFBV Office on (03) 9886 1141 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
