Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Projects
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 527
The Learning and Development Program Manager, Program Compass will lead the delivery of Program Compass, enhancing the Bushfire and Forest Services (BFS emergency Management System and Learning. This role involves ensuring effective governance, reporting, stakeholder engagement and communication.
The Program Manager will oversee specialist resources, including business analyst and change management professionals to deliver high quality program outputs such as strategies, learning frameworks, and policy proposals.
By effectively managing these responsibilities, the program manager will contribute to developing a strategic, well aligned workforce that supports emergency management priorities and drives continuous improvement within the BFS emergency Management Learning Systems
The Program is Not a ‘business as usual’ uplift. The Program requires structural, cultural, and operational changes in how BFS governs, delivers, and scales learning and development from an emergency management perspective.
The Program is established to lead a response to a recently conducted review of BFS Emergency Management learning and development activities.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are a hands-on Senior Program and Project Manager with a strong delivery focus and experience to drive value through working collaboratively. You have strong stakeholder management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of managing complex reform programs and projects. You have a strong drive to work with business stakeholders to deliver real value for the Business.
You will bring broad Program and Project management experience and will have successfully lead complex business reform programs/projects. Ideally you will have knowledge of workforce planning, training design, and stakeholder engagement, and are passionate about building a resilient and skilled workforce for Victoria’s emergency management future.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of emergency and land management capability in Victoria. You’ll work with a dedicated team, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and help build a safer, more prepared community.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 Months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 01 October 2025.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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