Fleet Renovation Project Manager – Safer Firefighting

Country Fire Authority (CFA); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health Ready programs

Flexible Working

Emergency Memberlink discounts

Wellbeing programs

Career growth and remuneration

Job summary

CFA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fleet renovation projects that will enhance safety, reliability and capability of firefighting appliances in Victoria. You will manage refurbishment of Pumpers, new Ultra-Light Tanker and Big Fill prototypes, and fittings across ~1,000–1,800 vehicles, coordinating with senior management and external partners.

You will own projects from planning to delivery, overseeing resources, budgets, progress tracking and risk mitigation, while

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coordinating multiple and/or complex projects using established methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership to obtain cooperation from stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Proven ability to negotiate and deliver agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial resources.
• tertiary qualifications in project management or equivalent experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of fleet renovation projects over a two-year period to improve safety, reliability and capability.
• Take ownership from planning through delivery, coordinating resources and budgets.
• Monitor progress, report outcomes and manage risks across technical and operational teams.
• Travel to CFA locations across Victoria as required; ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management or equivalent experience

Job description

CFA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fleet renovation projects that will enhance safety, reliability and capability of firefighting appliances in Victoria. You will manage refurbishment of Pumpers, new Ultra-Light Tanker and Big Fill prototypes, and fittings across ~1,000–1,800 vehicles, coordinating with senior management and external partners.

You will own projects from planning to delivery, overseeing resources, budgets, progress tracking and risk mitigation, while