Project Manager Environmental Services

About this role

Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

About the Role

The Environmental Services team plays a critical role in achieving CFA's mission by providing environmental advice, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting sustainable behaviours.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the management of CFA's Water Monitoring Program across eight Victorian Emergency Management Training Centres and completing sustainable emissions and energy consumption reporting.

This opportunity demands significant project management expertise, especially in environmental projects, to deliver outcomes within set timelines and budgets. Please note you may be required to travel to CFA locations statewide (a vehicle will be provided on these occasions).

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (environment or project management) or equivalent extensive and relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience in project management delivery in a complex environment, ideally in environmental management or sustainability projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully manage and influence stakeholder relationships and engagement.
• Experience in effectively managing financial resources.
• Ability to effectively develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, community and CFA members.
• Understanding of risk management and ability to identify and manage a broad range of risks and business dependencies.
• Experience in preparing and presenting professional project management reporting and briefing materials for senior management.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways 

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

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. 

Applications close: 11:59pm 24 April 2025

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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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