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Update May 14th 2019: Final Reminder - that applications close Friday May 24th. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date. Applicants will need to be available for interview on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.
Original Story posted: 28th February 2019.
The CFA legislation recognises that it is important that the CFA Board has strong volunteer expertise, knowledge and an understanding of CFA volunteers. To support this, CFA legislation provides for four of the CFA Board’s Members to be appointed from a panel of names submitted by Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, two being representatives from brigades predominantly serving urban communities and two being representatives from brigades predominantly serving rural communities.
The terms of CFA Board Members Hazel Clothier, Lynda Hamilton, Peter Shaw & Tim Young expire 19th July 2019, triggering the need for VFBV to seek applications for a panel of names to be nominated for the next term commencing 20th July 2019.
VFBV is seeking applications for volunteers interested in filling one of the four VFBV nominated positions on the CFA Board.
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 to the CFA Board. 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 a 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.
CFA Board members current annual remuneration is $58,598 (including superannuation).
The CFA Board Charter is available from the VFBV office, please phone (03) 9886 1141 to receive a copy. For other relevant information, interested volunteers should contact VFBV – contact details below.
Applications including a current resume must be emailed or faxed to VFBV by COB on Friday 24th May 2019 to: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Fax 03 9886 1618. Postal applications can be sent to 9/24 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East VIC 3151
