Project Lead Specialist Capability Planning and Delivery

PTA 5 | $107,864 pa plus 12% superannuation

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's suite of Specialist Capability Plans set the strategic direction for developing and sustaining specialist response capabilities over the next decade, ensuring we are well prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

As the Project Lead – Specialist Capability Planning and Delivery, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our specialist emergency response capabilities. You will help ensure CFA's specialist rescue disciplines continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our communities, through the delivery of priority projects as well as reporting and assurance processes.

In this newly created role, you will lead the delivery of priority projects, work collaboratively with internal departments and senior leaders, as well as CFA districts and brigades, to embed these plans into broader organisational planning, investment and budgeting processes. Through effective governance, reporting and assurance, you will help drive informed decision-making and deliver meaningful outcomes for volunteers, emergency responders and the wider community.

This position offers options for flexible work locations for the successful candidate.

About You

You are a dynamic and collaborative project professional who enjoys turning plans into action and working with diverse stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes. With an inquisitive approach you thrive in complex environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a detailed focus on quality, governance and continuous improvement.

Ideally you will bring:

• Experience within government or the emergency management sector.
• Experience leading or coordinating projects from planning through to implementation, monitoring and reporting within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, assurance and risk management principles, with the ability to apply them effectively to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence decisions and work collaboratively across all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports, business cases, briefing papers and other strategic documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience interpreting information, identifying trends and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning activities, including the development, review and implementation of organisational plans, policies or frameworks.
• Qualifications in business management, business analysis, emergency management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

A full driver's licence is required for regional travel at times. A CFA pool car is available for this purpose.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, ge nerous leave provisions
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways 

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 24 August 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 ***********@cfa.vic.gov.au

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