CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day. Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on. We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve. To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.

An exciting ongoing opportunity is available for a Governance Lead within the Governance, Legal and Risk Services portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Manager Governance Services, you will play a key role in coordinating and supporting CFA's Board and specified Committees, ensuring governance processes, meeting documentation and key deliverables are managed to a high standard. Working closely with senior stakeholders, Chairs and Committee members, you will coordinate agendas, papers, minutes, action registers and annual work plans, provide advice on governance processes, monitor key actions and deadlines, and identify opportunities to improve the way Board and Committee business is managed. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to senior-level governance and decision-making across CFA while contributing to the effective operation of key organisational forums. Please note, some meetings are held on predetermined weekends and occasional regional travel may be required.

You'll be a highly organised and proactive professional who is comfortable working with senior stakeholders and managing sensitive information, competing priorities and tight deadlines. You'll bring strong written and communication skills, sound judgement and an eye for detail, with the ability to prepare high-quality documentation and keep important governance processes on track. You'll be confident working independently, solving problems as they arise and looking for practical ways to improve processes and ways of working. Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, with experience using SharePoint or OnBoard an advantage. Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in governance, administration or a similar environment will be highly regarded.

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.

Applications close: 11:59pm 20 September 2026

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. 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 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

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria is seeking a Governance Lead to coordinate our Board and committees, manage agendas, papers and minutes, and oversee annual work plans. The role reports to the Senior Manager Governance Services and requires prudent judgment and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will work with senior leaders, chairs, and committees, ensuring governance processes are followed, deadlines met, and documentation is of high quality.