Project Manager

• 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)

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

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

and attach:

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in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;

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referees (please include email address and contact number)

• Respond to

within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):

• Describe a time when you led a complex project or program involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and significant delivery dependencies. How did you structure the work, maintain project control and support delivery of outcomes?

• The Red Fleet Reform Program includes multiple workstreams, governance forums, transfer readiness requirements, risks, issues, dependencies and assurance activities. How would you establish project management discipline and reporting across this type of enterprise transition program?

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

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may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.

• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.

• If you require an

during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.

• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the