Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and union bargaining representatives have reached agreement on the terms of a proposed enterprise agreement known as the Fire Rescue Victoria, Corporate, Technical and Administrative Agreement 2026 (proposed CTA Agreement).
The proposed CTA Agreement establishes the employment terms and conditions for the employees it covers (eligible employees). The Explanatory Memorandum outlines and summarises the proposed changes made in the proposed CTA Agreement as compared to the terms of the current agreements.
Eligible employees will have the opportunity to review the proposed CTA Agreement, Explanatory Memorandum and other relevant documents during the access period. Following this, they will be invited to vote on whether to approve the proposed CTA Agreement.
Agreement documents
We encourage eligible employees to view the following documents ahead of the voting period:
Documents incorporated by reference and all other documents otherwise referred to in the proposed CTA Agreement.
You can also access FRV's full suite of policies on the intranet.
If you do not have access to our intranet and need any of the resources available there, please contact EmployeeRelations@frv.vic.gov.au.
Access period: 13–20 October 2026
FRV is required to provide eligible employees with at least seven full calendar days to consider the proposed CTA Agreement before voting on it. During this period, FRV must also take all reasonable steps to explain the terms of the proposed CTA Agreement and their effect so employees can make an informed decision about whether to approve the Agreement.
The access period for the proposed CTA Agreement is now open.
During the access period, eligible employees can access the proposed CTA Agreement, explanatory materials and all documents incorporated by reference or otherwise referred to in the proposed CTA Agreement.
All eligible employees are encouraged to carefully review these documents ahead of voting.
How FRV is explaining the proposed CTA Agreement
During the access period, FRV is taking steps to help employees understand the proposed CTA Agreement and what it means for them, including:
- providing an Explanatory Memorandum outlining the key terms of the proposed CTA Agreement and their effect
- providing a 'Benefits at a glance and wages table' document
- publishing FAQs and other supporting information
- hosting two online information sessions during the access period
- responding to questions submitted to our Employee Relations team.
Employees are encouraged to review all available materials before deciding how they wish to vote.
If you require assistance accessing or understanding any of the materials, require information in an alternative format, or have questions regarding the proposed CTA Agreement, please email FRV’s Employee Relations team via EmployeeRelations@frv.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)
You can also refer to the FAQs on our intranet.
Voting period: 21–27 October 2026
Eligible employees will be invited to vote on whether to approve the proposed CTA Agreement.
The proposed CTA Agreement will be approved if the majority of employees who cast a valid vote, vote in favour of the Agreement.
Employees are encouraged to review the proposed CTA Agreement and explanatory materials carefully before deciding how they wish to vote.
When is the voting period?
- Voting opens at 8am AEDT Wednesday 21 October 2026
- Voting closes at 4pm AEDT Tuesday 27 October 2026
What is the voting method?
FRV has engaged CiVS(opens in a new window) to independently conduct the voting process to protect your privacy and ensure a fair and equitable vote.
Voting will be online, by telephone or SMS.
All votes submitted through CiVS are anonymous and secure.
Voting instructions
Eligible employees can view instructions from CiVS on how to vote below.
To vote, you will need your Voter Access Code and your Employee Number.
CiVS will send your Voter Access Code to your work and/or personal email address. You may also receive an SMS via your work and/or personal mobile phone.
Your Employee Number is at the top of your payslip – we suggest you look this up to prepare for voting.
Only votes successfully made before 4pm AEDT Tuesday 27 October 2026 will be counted. You can only vote once, and all votes are registered anonymously.
If you do not receive voting instructions from CiVS once voting opens, please contact CiVS on 1300 798 994 or at info@civs.com.au
Help and support information
- Visit the FRV intranet for more information, including helpful FAQs and next steps if the proposed CTA Agreement is approved.
- For voting support contact CiVS via 1300 798 994 or info@civs.com.au(opens in a new window)
- If you require assistance accessing or understanding any of the materials, information in an alternative format or any other assistance, please contact our Employee Relations team via EmployeeRelations@frv.vic.gov.au
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