Engineering Project Manager - Fire Vehicle Programs

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

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.