Country Fire Authority (CFA) – Burwood East VIC

Program Manager – VESEP

Location: Burwood East

Job Function: Projects

Work Type: Ongoing - full time

About this role

Location: CFA HQ Burwood

Full time ongoing

PTA 7 $151,409pa plus 12% superannuation

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced senior Program Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that directly support community safety. As Program Manager within the VESEP (Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program) business, you will manage a program of construction build projects and modifications to existing fire stations, ensuring successful delivery of complex, high-value programs aligned to CFA's organisational objectives. You will provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight across multiple projects, ensuring outcomes and advantages are realised from CFA's investment. This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior leaders, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

About you

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or significant program management skills and experience
- Superior management expertise in construction program management applied to the delivery of significant programs in a complex environment with the ability to influence and build organisational and team capability in this field
- Ability to prepare and present exceptional, professional, concise and insightful project management reporting and briefing materials for senior management
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully develop relationships, manage and influence stakeholders engaging with both internal and external parties at all levels of organisations




- Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to manage complex issues and projects to develop innovative solutions and provide authoritative advice on complex organizational problems
- High level understanding and experience in risk management with the ability to identify and manage a broad range of risks and business dependencies with strong skills in negotiation, influencing, networking, stakeholder management and communication
- Political acumen and a mature understanding of, and commitment to, the complexities and protocols of Government and Industrial Relations processes with the ability to provide influential recommendations to CFA senior leadership

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 eight service pathways

Your application

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 8th July 2026

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, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

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