Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do? We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA. To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page. About the Role We are pleased to announce that the Project Manager Medical Response position is now being offered as an ongoing opportunity within CFA's Medical Response team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the continued success and development of CFA's Medical Response program. The Project Manager will oversee key initiatives across all of the CFA medical response programs, leading projects that enhance CFA's capability and support our volunteers in delivering critical medical services to the community. Responsibilities include managing operations, training programs, and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective and sustainable outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring experience in medical first response, strong project management skills, and a sound understanding of vocational education and training. Attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting volunteers are essential, along with the ability to build productive relationships with partners such as Ambulance Victoria. Excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with CFA volunteers is also essential. Key responsibilities include developing, implementing and evaluating program improvement activities, while managing project outcomes within defined timeframes and budgets. The role also involves ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards, maintaining high levels of stakeholder satisfaction and being available for occasional out-of-hours work and regular travel across regional Victoria. About You Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating multiple and/or complex projects and an understanding of project management methodologies Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills Proven leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to obtain effective cooperation and contribution from stakeholders (intra and inter project collaboration) and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders Proven ability to negotiate and deliver agreed outcomes. Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to be adaptable Demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial resources Experience working within a volunteer environment. Tertiary qualifications in first response and/or project management or equivalent Why choose CFA Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions Growth Opportunities: Learning and development Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways Your Application Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position. Pre-employment Checks Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who: Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. 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. Applications close: 11:59pm 23rd November 2025 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 The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
