AddressThe CFA is proud of the work we do, protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With more than 51,000 volunteers, CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We embrace individuals with diverse skills, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
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About the Role
The Program Manager plays a vital role in CFA's transformation journey. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, CFA is working to cultivate a culture where every member feels valued and empowered to thrive. Consequently, CFA's Diversity and Inclusion Team has developed a comprehensive strategy for 2023-2025.
As part of this initiative, several CFA facilities will undergo modifications and upgrades to better support gender diversity and inclusion. The Land and Building Services (LBS) team, a component of the Infrastructure Services Department, has been entrusted with the responsibility of delivering this vital component of the strategy.
The primary objective is to enhance 41 fire stations and 3 regional training campuses to accommodate the needs of a diverse workforce and provide enhanced safety and privacy for members.
These upgrade works will be carried out across Victoria during the next 2 years delivering stations and training campuses with contemporary facilities designed to simulate real-world firefighting scenarios. The Program Manager (Construction) will play a lead role in overseeing all facets of the various projects within the program.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or significant program/project management skills/experience of construction programs are mandatory.
- Superior project management expertise in program management and procurement experience applied to the delivery of construction programs in a complex environment with the ability to influence and build organisational and team capability in this field.
- Ability to prepare and present exceptional, professional, concise and insightful project management reporting and briefing materials for senior management.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully develop relationships, manage and influence stakeholder engaging with both internal and external parties at all level of organisations.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to manage complex issues and projects to develop innovative solutions and provide authoritative advice on complex organisational problems.
- High level understanding and experience in risk management with the ability to identify and manage a broad range of risks and business dependencies with strong skills in negotiation, influencing, networking, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Political acumen and a mature understanding of, and commitment to, the complexities and protocols of Government and Industrial Relations processes with the ability to provide influential recommendations to CFA 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
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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 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 20 May 2024
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 ***********@cfa.vic.gov.au
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