Business Project Manager

vor 4 Wochen


City of Whitehorse, Österreich Country Fire Authority (CFA) Vollzeit

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

The Projects and Assurance team safeguards CFA's Project Management Framework and collaborates with project managers on business, technology, and capital/fleet projects. They support Framework implementation and actively manage specific programs and projects.

Reporting to Manager, Projects & Assurance, we have an opportunity for a Business Project Manager. You will contribute extensive project management knowledge to bolster CFA's project management capabilities. You will oversee various projects, advance the CFA Project Management Framework and ensure successful project execution. This role involves building strong relationships with Senior Responsible Officers and key stakeholders, ensuring effective Framework application.

Those in application will offer experience and certification in Lean methodologies, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP and change management methodologies, along with proficiency in using contemporary project management tools for planning and reporting.

As the Business Project Manager, you will ensure high-quality management by adhering to CFA's Project Management Framework and conduct effective monitoring and reporting. Regular meetings, will see you review progress and resolve issues, ensuring alignment with objectives and budget compliance. You will maintain project documentation, lead and motivate teams and build management capabilities. Collaborating with the Projects and Assurance Team, you will support Framework implementation, offer coaching and engage in the Project Manager Community of Practice. Additionally you will offer advise on Framework improvements, prepare reports, create training materials and ensure consistency by liaising with other Project Managers.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Proven Project Management Expertise: Relevant tertiary qualifications, extensive experience, and a strong track record of successfully managing projects in complex environments.
  • Project Planning experience: Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality throughout the project life cycle with proven experience in developing comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, cost, schedule and resource management, all aligned with project objectives to deliver the stated benefits.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Appreciation for the role of volunteers as primary stakeholders in an organisation, with the ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional ability to manage and influence stakeholder relationships effectively, ensuring high engagement levels throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Superior Communication skills: Capable of preparing and delivering professional project management reports and briefings tailored for senior management, brigade members, and volunteers.
  • Problem-Solving skills: Demonstrate the ability to prioritise tasks, managing competing demands, and a strong understanding of project risk management principles with the capability to identify and manage a wide range of risks and business dependencies.
  • Analytical Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyse data effectively and translate it into actionable insights, with a systemic approach to articulating complex issues and updates to articulate complex issues and updates to different audiences.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, shifting priorities, and evolving circumstances while maintaining project disciplines and focus to keep projects on track.
  • Highly Regarded:
    • Experience or accreditation in lean methodologies, prince2 practitioner, PMP as well as change management methodologies will be highly regarded.
    • Utilisation of Modern Project Management Tools: Experienced in the use of contemporary project management tools for planning and reporting purposes.

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. 

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

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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

CFA (Country Fire Authority) is a volunteer and community based fire and emergency services organisation. We help protect 3.3 million Victorians, and more than one million homes and properties across the state.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

CFA (Country Fire Authority) is a volunteer and community based fire and emergency services organisation. We help protect 3.3 million Victorians, and more than one million homes and properties across the state.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

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