Job Description
Job Type: Full time / 12 Months
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Organisation: Country Fire Authority
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Salary: Not specified
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Reference: VG/1832356C
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Closes: January 12, 2026
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We are a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do. We protect lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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With over 51,000 volunteers, CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, embracing individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds.
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About the Role
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This is a fixed term, in-house counsel role within a collaborative and highly skilled Legal services team. As a Legal Counsel, you will provide legal advice and services across a broad range of legal disciplines.
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You will report to the General Counsel and manage your own files, which may include legal interpretation and application of the CFA Act and Regulations. You will advise and negotiate on commercial and inter-governmental matters, including MOUs, agreements, contracts, property licences and leases.
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You will also work with external lawyers, provide advice on employment and industrial matters, volunteer discipline, and advise on legal risks associated with CFA's activities.
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This critical role will support the whole organisation and provide strategic, practical, and outcome-focused legal advice and analysis across all areas of the law.
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You will receive support and mentorship from the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, and have the opportunity to influence executives, collaborate with CFA employees, engage with volunteer members, and liaise with external lawyers.
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About You
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The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer and hold an unrestricted Victorian practising certificate.
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You will have demonstrated experience in applying legal principles to a wide range of issues across various legal disciplines.
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You will be customer-centric with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build productive working relationships with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
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Additionally, you will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing high-quality, well-researched, and concise advice, reports, briefs, and correspondence.
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Your success in this role will depend on your proven experience in providing strategic legal advice, including the interpretation and application of legislation in complex environments.
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Why choose CFA?
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We offer a meaningful purpose, work-life balance, growth opportunities, flexibility, discounts, and a wellbeing focus.
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CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment.
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We aim to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.
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First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
