Program Manager - Enterprise Project Management Office

Salary: 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 is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join its Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives that support the organisation's priorities and strengthen outcomes for our people and communities.

The EPMO drives a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to project and program delivery, strengthening governance, accountability and organisational capability. In this role, you will lead complex programs and projects, provide strategic advice to senior leaders and governance forums, and ensure delivery remains aligned with organisational objectives, agreed benefits and available resources.

This is an opportunity to influence how CFA delivers change, build project management capability across the organisation and contribute to initiatives that make a meaningful difference to our emergency services.

You'll bring strong program and project management experience, sound governance knowledge and the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities and build delivery capability. You'll also drive continuous improvement, promote consistent project management practices and contribute to enterprise portfolio planning, helping strengthen CFA's organisational project delivery maturity.

About you

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, extensive experience, and a strong track record of successfully managing projects in complex environments.
2. Highly regarded experience or accreditation in Lean, PRINCE2, PMP, and change management methodologies, along with proficiency in modern project management tools for planning and reporting.
3. Demonstrated experience contributing to enterprise project management functions, including governance, assurance, portfolio reporting, capability development and the implementation of project management frameworks, standards and methodologies across an organisation.
4. Proven experience in developing comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, cost, schedule and resource management, all aligned with project objectives to deliver the stated benefits
5. Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and influence stakeholders effectively, ensuring high engagement levels throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Demonstrated 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.
7. Demonstrated 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.
8. Proven ability to adapt to changing project requirements, shifting priorities, and evolving circumstances while maintaining project disciplines and focus to keep projects on track.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous 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 1st Nov 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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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