Fire Vehicle Program Manager

Country Fire Authority (CFA); City of Knox; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health Ready programs

Member Assistance Program

Job summary

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development, procurement and delivery of fire-fighting vehicle programs. Based at the Victoria State Logistics Centre in Scoresby, the role will manage feasibility through procurement, delivery and ongoing support, working with CFA leaders, engineers, suppliers, and regulators.

This full-time, ongoing position offers high impact, strong teamwork and the chance to deliver safer, reliable appliances for CFA

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an Engineering environment allied to vehicle design and development.
• Strong stakeholder management and project leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to plan, develop, prioritise, initiate and control programs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development, procurement and delivery of fire-fighting vehicle programs. Based at the Victoria State Logistics Centre in Scoresby, the role will manage feasibility through procurement, delivery and ongoing support, working with CFA leaders, engineers, suppliers, and regulators.

This full-time, ongoing position offers high impact, strong teamwork and the chance to deliver safer, reliable appliances for CFA