District Business Manager

Are you looking 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. Want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click here . About the Role Are you keen to secure a leadership role that offers variety and the opportunity to demonstrate your people skills and innovative approach within an organisation that has a meaningful purpose in the community? This full time, ongoing position, located at our Geelong North office may give you that opportunity. This exceptional career development opportunity, reporting to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer, leads a team within a faced paced and dynamic environment, where service to the community is at the forefront. The role requires the delivery of high‑level customer support, corporate outcomes and strong partnerships and relationships across CFA business units, sector partners and external stakeholders. You will work closely with the Regional Business Manager and other District Business Managers within the Southwest Region, ensuring the consistent development and implementation of initiatives and processes across districts. As a member of the District Leadership Team, you will also provide advice on a range of complex issues and contribute to the strategic and business planning for the district. About You The person we are looking for will be confident, empathetic and possess strong leadership, management, finance and business planning experience. You will be agile and highly organised with experience working in dynamic and fast paced environments. Importantly you will have excellent communication and engagement skills with experience in business administration/office management, business support services and resource management, business planning and budgeting and risk management. Tertiary qualifications in business administration or management will be highly regarded but not essential. 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 a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. Diversity and Inclusion 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 26 January 2026. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr