Manager Technical Product

3 days ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Rural Fire Service Full time

**Manager Technical Product**

**This opportunity offers**:

- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- Attractive annual salary $147,336 - $170,395 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation
- Location: Sydney Olympic Park (NSW RFS Headquarters), and Glendenning (RFS State Warehouse)

**Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference**

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

**What You’ll be doing**:
The Manager Technical Product plays a critical role within the NSW RFS by leading the development and management of safety standards and supplier contracts for uniforms and technical equipment. Reporting to the Director of Operational Logistics and overseeing a small team, this role ensures RFS personnel are equipped with high-quality, compliant, and fit for purpose protective clothing and equipment.

With a strong focus on safety, logistics efficiency, and contract performance, the role provides expert technical guidance, drives continuous improvement in product delivery, and fosters strong relationships across internal teams and external partners.

**To thrive in this role, you will have**:

- Leadership experience in managing complex projects.
- Strong knowledge of technical design, development, and procurement processes.
- Ability to assess and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

The commencing salary will be considered in alignment with skills and experience.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the **role description**.

**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 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

**Looking for more information?**

Why not reach out to our role expert Rachel Hanigan, Acting Director Operational Logistics, for a confidential chat on 0437 947 078.

**To ignite your RFS journey**:

- Please provide a **brief introduction video**(MP4 format) that introduces yourself, outlines your motivation for applying, and highlights your relevant skills. We recommend keeping the video between 30-60 seconds in length and in standard definition to ensure it does not exceed the 5MB file upload size limit.
- A **cover letter** in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
- Describe a complex project or program you have led that involved managing supplier contracts and delivering technical products or equipment. In your response, outline how you planned and managed the project, how you ensured contract compliance and vendor performance, and the outcomes achieved.
- Describe how you have previously built and led a high-performing team in a technically complex or operationally demanding environment. What were your key leadership strategies, and how did you support staff development and accountability?

**Important recruitment Information**
- A **recruitment (talent) pool** 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.
- Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW bel



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