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
At CFA, the work you do has real impact. We're seeking an experienced ICT Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic technology projects that support the volunteers and staff who help keep Victorian communities safe.
About you
Working with senior leaders, technical specialists and business stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to organisational priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading end-to-end delivery of ICT projects.
- Managing project scope, risks, budgets, schedules and dependencies.
- Providing high-quality governance, reporting and stakeholder advice.
- Building strong relationships with project sponsors, technical teams and external partners.
- Driving project outcomes, benefits realisation and continuous improvement.
- Leading multidisciplinary teams and promoting best-practice project management.
You are a confident project leader with proven experience delivering complex end to end ICT projects. You bring strong stakeholder management skills, sound governance expertise and the ability to influence and engage people at all levels.
You will have:
- Demonstrated ICT project management experience.
- Strong risk, budget and delivery management capability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative, outcomes-focused approach.
- A commitment to delivering meaningful results.
Please see the position description to learn more.
Key Selection Criteria includes the following:
- Significant knowledge, expertise and demonstrated experience managing successful end to end ICT & Software Delivery/Development Life Cycle (SDLC) type projects (using both Agile & Waterfall project management methodologies) in a complex
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems or similar and Project Management Certification.
- Superior project management expertise and the ability to influence and build organisational and team capability in this
- Ability to prepare project financials; budget forecast and actual and present exceptional and professional project management reporting, documentation and briefing materials to senior management
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully manage and influence stakeholder relationships and engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor and manage project financials.
- Understanding of risk management and ability to identify and manage a broad range of risks and business dependencies.
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 7th July 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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