Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Transport and logistics
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: VG/1955972
CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About the Role
CFA is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a range of fleet renovation projects that will improve the safety, reliability and capability of our firefighting appliances.
Working within CFA's Fleet Services team, you will manage the delivery of key projects over a two-year period, including the refurbishment of existing Pumpers, development of new Ultra-Light Tanker and Big Fill prototypes, and upgrades to crew protection systems across our fleet.
You will take ownership of projects from planning through to delivery, coordinating resources, managing budgets, monitoring progress and reporting on outcomes. Working closely with the Program Manager Urban & Specialist, senior management, technical teams and external stakeholders, you will keep projects on track, manage risks and resolve issues to achieve agreed outcomes.
Key projects include:
This is an opportunity to apply your project management expertise to practical, high-impact projects that support CFA's frontline capability, improve firefighter safety and ensure our fleet remains fit for purpose.
You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex projects within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards. You bring strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, identify and address risks, and provide clear advice and progress reporting to senior management.
You can work collaboratively across technical and operational teams, manage multiple project activities and ensure delivery meets relevant legislative, regulatory and safety requirements.
Applicants must hold a current and valid driver's licence, whilst being prepared to travel to CFA locations across Victoria as required.
About you
Why choose CFA
Your Application
Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 25/11/2026
What to expect from our recruitment process
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 [email protected]
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