PROJECT MANAGER
This opportunity offers:
- 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)
Looking for more information?
Why not reach out to our role expert, Michael Taylor, Manager Strategy and Program Management for a confidential chat on Michael.Taylor1@rfs.nsw.gov.au or 0467 734 313.
Join Our Team: Be a part of a landmark enterprise reform program!
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is currently undergoing one of its most significant organisational reform initiatives – The Red Fleet Reform Program. The program will prepare RFS to assume ownership, maintenance responsibility, accounting control and lifecycle accountability for the Red Fleet from local councils. Through this reform, the RFS will strengthen fleet governance, accountability and operational capability, ensuring firefighters and volunteers have access to safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose vehicles when our communities need them most.
As part of a service that protects approximately 95% of NSW and relies on the commitment of more than 70,000 volunteers and staff, this program will have a lasting impact on emergency service delivery across the state. Working alongside senior leaders, members, councils, government agencies and industry partners, you will help deliver a landmark reform that supports the RFS mission of protecting lives, property, communities and the environment, while helping establish a sustainable future operating model for one of the state's largest emergency service fleets.
What you’ll be doing:
The NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking an experienced and delivery focused Project Manager to support the Red Fleet Ownership and Maintenance Transfer Program, a major enterprise transition program preparing the RFS to assume Red Fleet ownership, maintenance responsibility, accounting control and lifecycle accountability from local councils from 1 July 2027.
This role will report to the Director, Fleet Transition and provide senior project management leadership, delivery coordination and program control support across a complex, enterprise reform, working closely with senior leaders, program governance forums, workstream leads, project teams, members, councils, suppliers and other government stakeholders.
Our Ideal Candidate:
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 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 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 Connected Membership program, at an additional cost
To embark on your RFS journey:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, and attach:
- 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;
- A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
- Respond to two targeted questions 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.
Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 18 October 2026
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.
- If you require an adjustment 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 NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
Vacancy Reference: R26-296
This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.
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