Engineering Project Manager

State of Victoria; City of Knox; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Meaningful purpose

Paid parental leave

Generous leave provisions

Memberlink discounts

Health Ready programs

Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead fire-fighting vehicle programs from design through procurement and delivery, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance for CFA volunteers and communities.

You will manage budgets, timelines and stakeholder relationships, mentoring teams and coordinating with engineers, suppliers and regulators to meet CFA priorities. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.
• Extensive proven experience in an Engineering environment allied to vehicle design and development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• High level experience in project management and contract administration with budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle build programs, including design, scope, budgets, procurement and delivery.
• Develop technical and commercial specifications, manage tenders and provide recommendations.
• Build relationships with CFA stakeholders, suppliers, industry and regulators.
• Provide expert advice on vehicle design, safety, reliability and maintainability.
• Monitor budgets, risks, milestones and performance with reporting to senior leaders.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams and build project management capability.
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle design, functionality and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure programs align with CFA priorities, governance and strategic objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Contract administration

Leadership

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Engineering professional membership eligibility

Job description

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.

About the Role

CFA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development, procurement and delivery of new and existing fire-fighting vehicle programs. This high-impact role will use your project management, technical and commercial expertise to deliver safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose fire-fighting appliances for CFA volunteers and communities across Victoria. You will manage programs from feasibility and design through procurement, delivery and ongoing support, working with CFA leaders, engineers, suppliers, industry and regulators to deliver projects on time, within budget and to required standards.

What you'll do:

• Lead vehicle build programs, including design, scope, budgets, procurement and delivery.
• Develop technical and commercial specifications, manage tenders and provide recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with CFA stakeholders, suppliers, industry and regulators.
• Provide expert advice on vehicle design, safety, reliability and maintainability.
• Monitor budgets, risks, milestones and performance, providing clear reports to senior leaders.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams and build project management capability.
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle design, functionality and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure programs align with CFA priorities, governance and strategic objectives.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and be eligible for membership of the Institute of Engineers, Australia and/or significant allied experience in the medium to heavy vehicle manufacturing/maintenance industry.
• Extensive ars proven experience in an Engineering environment allied to vehicle design and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully manage and influence key stakeholder relationships and engagements.
• Demonstrated high level experience in project management and contract administration with the ability to plan, develop, prioritise, initiate and control programs and budgets.
• Demonstrated high level experience in the preparation of standard commercial contracts and prescriptive technical specifications for vehicles, and associated plant and equipment.
• Ability to work independently, and in a team environment with high level mentoring and problem solving skills.

Why choose CFA

• 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

Pre-employment Checks

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 17th September 2026

What to expect from our recruitment process

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 [e-mail]

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