The CFA are proud of the work we do, 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, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA. Want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click here. About the Role CFA have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join their Land and Building Services team. As the Project Manager for Land and Building Services, you will take responsibility for successfully delivering minor works projects. This will entail project management and diligent monitoring and reporting also providing valuable guidance to senior management and key stakeholders. Drawing upon your extensive project management knowledge, you will lead and contribute to an LBS team dedicated to the development, execution and assessment of activities outlined in the program management plan at the project level. You will take responsibility, of managing and executing all project aspects to achieve desired outcomes within specified timeframes, while also ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and meeting the expectations of the program manager and relevant stakeholders. Additionally important is your ability to uphold legislative and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. About You Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: * Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating multiple and/or complex building projects and an understanding of project management methodologies. * Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills * Proven leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to obtain effective cooperation and contribution from stakeholders (intra and inter project collaboration) and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders * Proven ability to negotiate and deliver agreed outcomes. * Demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial resources * Experience working within a volunteer environment. * Tertiary qualifications in project management or equivalent (desirable) 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 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 7th 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 ****** The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact ******
