Project Manager

Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER

This opportunity offers:

• Temporary employment up to June 30 2029
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 10/11
• Attractive annual salary $135,149 - $148,929 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (flexible working arrangements considered)

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Join Our Team: Be a part of a landmark enterprise reform program!

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is currently undergoing one of its most significant organisational reform initiatives – The Red Fleet Reform Program. The program will prepare RFS to assume ownership, maintenance responsibility, accounting control and lifecycle accountability for the Red Fleet from local councils. Through this reform, the RFS will strengthen fleet governance, accountability and operational capability, ensuring firefighters and volunteers have access to safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose vehicles when our communities need them most.

As part of a service that protects approximately 95% of NSW and relies on the commitment of more than 70,000 volunteers and staff, this program will have a lasting impact on emergency service delivery across the state. Working alongside senior leaders, members, councils, government agencies and industry partners, you will help deliver a landmark reform that supports the RFS mission of protecting lives, property, communities and the environment, while helping establish a sustainable future operating model for one of the state's largest emergency service fleets.

What you’ll be doing:

The NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking an experienced and delivery focused Project Manager to support the Red Fleet Ownership and Maintenance Transfer Program, a major enterprise transition program preparing the RFS to assume Red Fleet ownership, maintenance responsibility, accounting control and lifecycle accountability from local councils from 1 July 2027.

This role will report to the Director, Fleet Transition and provide senior project management leadership, delivery coordination and program control support across a complex, enterprise reform, working closely with senior leaders, program governance forums, workstream leads, project teams, members, councils, suppliers and other government stakeholders.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking an accomplished project management professional with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex, large-scale enterprise transformation and reform programs. A strategic thinker with a strong focus on business improvement and organisational outcomes, the ideal candidate will thrive in a high-accountability environment where governance, assurance, operational readiness and service continuity are critical. Our ideal candidate has:

• Proven success leading and delivering complex, large-scale enterprise projects and reform initiatives within dynamic and multifaceted environments.
• Extensive experience applying both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches to meet business and program objectives.
• Highly developed skills in project governance, planning, reporting, scheduling, risk and dependency management, benefits realisation, and program assurance.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation capabilities, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced expertise in corporate strategy, performance reporting and business improvement, with a genuine appreciation for the unique challenges and opportunities of a volunteer-based community service organisation.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

You'll also get to enjoy

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and paid parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
• Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

Vacancy Reference: R26-296

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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