Project Installation Officer

Location | flexible locations State-wide
Full Time | Fixed term (ends 1.9.2025)
PTA 4 | $89,586 pa (plus 11.5% superannuation)

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.

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About the Role

CFA is seeking a Project Installation Officer to implement the installation of fixed radios at CFA facilities across Victoria as part of the Radio Replacement Program. This is an important position and requires robust technical expertise. It provides an opportunity to work independently and provide proactive, efficient technical support to the program.

In this role, you will work at the helm of the installation and replacement of fixed radios at CFA facilities across Victoria. Your responsibilities will extend to organising travel logistics, scheduling appointments and managing equipment. Employing effective control tools is essential to ensuring project success, while program compliance and progress monitoring are key facets of your role. You will take the lead in designing and sourcing specialised radio housings for diverse applications.

Your expertise will be pivotal in providing technical guidance to both internal and external stakeholders and crafting specialised technical reports when necessary. Troubleshooting issues during installations, refining processes, and meticulous record management are all part of the job. Building strong working relationships with various stakeholders, including volunteers and District staff, and deciphering regulations for safe and efficient radio installations is also important.

About You:

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
• Experience in technical radio installations within a large and/or complex organisation, including the provision of technical advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to develop and maintain strong and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work proactively, with minimal supervision and direction and as part of a team, contributing to the achievement of the team's objectives and goals.
• Ability to compile pre and post installation reports, including raising and closing issues as identified.
• Ability to effectively problem solve technical issues within scope of the program deliverables.

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

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