Project Manager - Environmental Services
Project Manager - Environmental Services
CFA are proud of the work we do, 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, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
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About the Role
The Environmental Services team plays a critical role in achieving CFA's mission by providing environmental advice, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting sustainable behaviours.As a Project Manager, your main responsibilities include managing CFA's Water Monitoring Program across eight Victorian Emergency Management Training Centres and completing sustainable emissions and energy consumption reporting.
This opportunity demands significant project management expertise, especially in environmental projects, to deliver outcomes within set timelines and budgets. Please note you may be required to travel to CFA locations statewide (a vehicle will be provided on these occasions).
About YouOur ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (environment or project management) or equivalent extensive and relevant experience.Knowledge and experience in project management delivery in a complex environment, ideally in environmental management or sustainability projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully manage and influence stakeholder relationships and engagement.
Demonstrated experience in effectively managing financial resources.
Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, community and CFA members.
Understanding of risk management and ability to identify and manage a broad range of risks and business dependencies.
Experience in preparing and presenting professional project management reporting and briefing materials for senior management.
Why choose CFA
Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a differenceWork-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
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Pre-employment ChecksOffers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
Successfully complete 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 7th July 2024
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