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The opportunity has arisen for a volunteer nominee to be appointed to the CFA Board.
As members would recall, in February this year VFBV advertised for applications from suitably experienced volunteers for appointment to one of four vacant CFA Board positions which were to expire this year at the end of their three year fixed term appointment. With VFBV’s process to advertise for and nominate names to fill these positions completed last month, VFBV understands an announcement to confirm three of the appointments is imminent.
In finalising the appointment an unexpected late withdrawal of one selected nominee has now created a further vacancy and therefore the VFBV Board has decided to reactivate its advertisement/selection process in order to fill this new vacancy. The vacancy is for a CFA volunteer from a brigade predominately serving urban communities.
In light of significant legislative changes passed by the Victorian Parliament in June this year this is a significant opportunity to lead the future direction and shape of CFA. The position is currently vacant and VFBV will be expediting the process to ensure the position can be filled as quickly as possible. Applications are open and will close 15th August 2019.
Previous applicants who attended interviews this year are not required to re-apply, as all will automatically be considered for the panel of names to be presented to the Minister. Members are reminded that the Victorian Government is committed to seeing equal representation of gender on boards, and female applicants from brigades serving predominately urban communities are highly encouraged to apply.
CFA volunteers who believe they have the skills, experience and capacity to make a contribution to the Board of the CFA, are invited to apply for nomination. In addition to volunteer experience and knowledge, selection will have regard to any of the following: knowledge of, or experience in, commercial, technical, operational, legal or financial matters; or expertise in fire or emergency management, land management or any other field relevant to the performance of the functions of the CFA.
From applications received and following interviews, VFBV will submit a panel of names to the Minister for Police & Emergency Services.
The CFA Board meets on a monthly basis and also operates a committee system which could require an additional commitment of one half day per month. Attendance at official functions is also expected.
The appointment to the CFA Board would be for a period of up to three years; the retiring members are eligible for re-appointment.
The CFA Board Charter is available for download at the bottom of this page. For other relevant information, interested volunteers should contact the VFBV office.
Applications including a current resume must be emailed or faxed to VFBV by COB on Thursday 15th August 2019 to: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Fax 03 9886 1618.
