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 The Community Service Delivery Team at CFA is currently seeking two casual Fire Spotters. The roles require vigilant and detail-oriented individuals with strong awareness, capable of monitoring fire behaviour, weather conditions and local terrain with accuracy. The casual work is driven by demand, and minimal notice to work is provided ie minimum 24 hours to 4 days' notice at most. The purpose of these roles is to ensure the early detection of unplanned fires during the Fire Danger Period and at other times as directed. Therefore, you must demonstrate commitment to risk management and safety, exercise sound judgement in routine operational decisions while ensuring compliance with CFA standards and procedures. One position will be located at Mt Anakie Fire Tower and the other at Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower. The positions will suit people with specialist skills in map reading, understanding fire behaviour, suppression techniques and radio communications. You will also bring the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively under pressure in isolated environments and extreme weather conditions, at times. About You Our ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate the following: Ability to work alone in isolated areas and at elevated heights A knowledge of the area surrounding the fire tower Basic knowledge of fire behaviour Map reading and interpretation skills including triangulation, reading and communicating bearings and the ability to understand advanced map features Experience operating two-way radios and communications equipment is desirable Reliability and flexibility to be available for casual work with minimal notice provided ie between 24 hours to 4 days' notice at most 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 28 September 2025. 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 The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 . You can view our Privacy Statement here . For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
