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 benefits 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 cutting-edge 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 ****
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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📌 Program Manager - Vesep (Melbourne)
🏢 Country Fire Authority (CFA)
📍 Melbourne