PFAS Program Lead - Environmental Compliance & Strategy

NSW Rural Fire Service; Sydney, Newcastle; On-site; AUD 156,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate uniform

Extra leave

MAP access

Salary packaging

Agreed Absence day

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a PFAS Program Manager to lead a dedicated team across NSW in PFAS investigations and rehabilitation. The role focuses on compliance with environmental, safety and health policies while coordinating with NSW Government agencies and landholders.

You will manage a diverse range of stakeholders, drive project outcomes, and ensure high-quality reporting and procurement activities, with a view to protecting communities and landscapes from PFAS impacts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead PFAS investigations and rehabilitation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in procurement and contract management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team addressing legacy PFAS use across RFS sites and ensure compliance with environmental, safety and health policies.
• Collaborate with government agencies, landowners and technical experts to deliver PFAS investigations and rehabilitation results.
• Oversee program delivery, reporting, and capability development within the PFAS portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement

Job description

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a PFAS Program Manager to lead a dedicated team across NSW in PFAS investigations and rehabilitation. The role focuses on compliance with environmental, safety and health policies while coordinating with NSW Government agencies and landholders.

You will manage a diverse range of stakeholders, drive project outcomes, and ensure high-quality reporting and procurement activities, with a view to protecting communities and landscapes from PFAS impacts.