Project and Change Manager

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

Play a pivotal role in shaping CFA's next Gender Equality Action Plan.

In this fixed-term role as Project and Change Manager - GEAP, you will take the lead in planning, coordinating and delivering CFA's Gender Equality Action Plan, in alignment with the Gender Equality Act 2020.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - People Excellence and Innovation and collaborating closely with the Diversity and Inclusion Manager, you will review existing plans, identify gaps, convene the right stakeholders for consultation and drive actions across key workstreams. You will lead the planning, consultation, and development of the GEAP, establish governance and reporting mechanisms, ensure high-quality data insights and foster engagement and organisational change to embed actions across CFA.

This is a unique opportunity to influence meaningful organisational change while ensuring CFA meets its compliance obligations effectively and on time.

About You

You're a practical, action-oriented professional with experience planning, coordinating, and delivering projects or initiatives, ideally in a compliance or public sector environment.

You're skilled at engaging stakeholders, translating evidence into actions and keeping projects on track. You communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and you can manage competing priorities with focus and initiative.

Collaborative and adaptable, you align with CFA's values and can quickly get across new requirements, including the Gender Equality Act 2020.

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: Health Ready program, 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 21 October 2025

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