Project Manager Virtual Reality

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: See Advertisement

Occupation: Education and Training

Location: Eastern Metropolitan

Reference: VG/1864059

• Location | Headquarters Burwood East
  
• Full Time | 6 month Fixed Term Contract
  
• PTA 5 | $107,864 pa (plus 11.5% superannuation

  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 project

  As part of the Training Enhancement Program, CFA is embarking on a transformative step to integrate Virtual Reality into CFA's training framework to enhance training and skill development for volunteers. By investing in advanced Virtual Reality technology, CFA will ensure accessible, effective and innovative training for its volunteers.

  About the Role

  In this six month project, the Project Manager will oversee the rollout of Virtual Reality kits and develop supporting systems and processes across CFA regions, with a specific focus on the operational rollout and process design of the project.

  This exciting, new position, will provide the successful candidate with exposure to strategic and complex components of the project, requiring strict quality control processes. In partnership with the Manager Quality & Evaluation, you will work with stakeholders to understand existing CFA processes and develop strategies for implementation.

  Your strong written and verbal communication will be pivotal as you'll be required to establish and maintain clear lines of communication and provide authoritative advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.

  Attention to detail and analytical skills will be essential to managing and mitigating emerging project risks and producing business and technical documentation and reporting, to support the rollout. Understanding the role of volunteers as primary stakeholders is key.

  We encorage you to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed daily.

  About You

  We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to focus on bridging the gap between strategic vision and operational execution in the rollout of Virtual Reality kits across CFA. By focusing on project management and process design, the successful candidate will ensure that our Virtual Reality initiative not only meets immediate delivery targets but also sets the stage for long-term, improvements in training and skills development across CFA.

  To be the successful candidate you will be a Project Manager or Business Analyst with experience working in a large and complex organisation. You will demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills and the leadership ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders. Important to this role, is expertise in analytical thinking, knowledge of reporting tools and the ability to create reports and presentations to communicate insights and achieve project outcomes.

  A detailed position description and project scope is attached.

  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.

  Please note: We encourage you to apply immediately as applications will be reviewed on a daily basis.

  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 12 June 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 [email protected]

  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 [email protected]

Applications close Thursday 12 June 2025 at 11.59PM