Program Manager Regulation Implementation

Job Description

Location: Burwood East Job Function: Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Work Type: Fixed term - full time About this role 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 The Program Manager Regulation Implementation will oversee the rollout of the new CFA Regulations 2025, ensuring CFA operations align with updated standards to enhance fire safety and streamline Brigade administrative management. This position, supported by the Program Manager Regulations and Governance, will coordinate efforts across CFA, ensuring accountability for developing necessary policies, processes, and systems to ensure the successful implementation of the new regulations. This role will also manage stakeholder communication, program governance, and quality control. Key responsibilities of this role will include: Develop and execute a robust implementation plan, ensuring effective risk management, benefits realisation, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and time management. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of and adherence to the new regulations, including creating a communication plan. Oversee work streams, providing quality control and assurance to the General Manager Governance, Legal and Risk, the Executive Committee, and the Board. Work with responsible areas to identify and implement business process and system enhancements. Conduct a post-implementation evaluation. About You Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in program management in a regulatory space, ideally coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications. With proven expertise in delivering complex programs and influencing organisational capability in this field, you will demonstrate exceptional skills in preparing professional and insightful reporting and briefings for senior management and advanced interpersonal abilities to build and manage relationships across the organisation at all levels. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential to this role, along with the ability to manage risks, dependencies, and complex issues while providing innovative solutions. The successful candidate will exhibit political acumen and a deep understanding of government processes, enabling them to deliver authoritative advice and influential recommendations to senior management. 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. 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 27 January 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr