Project and HR Systems Lead

CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.About the RoleAre you curious, adaptable and motivated by creating better experiences for our people and volunteers?We are seeking a Project and HR Systems Lead to join our People Excellence & Innovation (PXI) team in an ongoing role.Working across a range of People & Culture projects, including the Volunteer Leadership Development Program (VLDP), you will lead the coordination and delivery of initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and improve the employee and volunteer experience.Working closely with the Program Manager - PXI and stakeholders across CFA, you will manage projects from planning and requirements gathering through to design, testing and implementation. Along the way, you'll facilitate workshops, engage stakeholders, coordinate vendors and support testing, governance and change readiness.Combining strong project management and business analysis skills with an understanding of HR systems, you will identify business needs and help design and deliver practical, user-focused solutions. You will also contribute to contemporary learning initiatives, using technology and user insights to ensure solutions are effective and fit for purpose.About youA natural problem solver, you enjoy turning ideas into practical solutions and finding better ways of doing things. This role will suit someone who is comfortable working across projects, people and technology, with the ability to see the bigger picture while keeping delivery on track.Ideally, you'll bring experience delivering projects, transformation or improvement initiatives within People & Culture, Learning & Development or a similar environment, along with confidence working with HR systems, technology and data.Strong collaboration and stakeholder skills will be key, including the ability to ask the right questions, facilitate conversations and turn different perspectives into practical, user-focused solutions.Key strengths will include:Project management, planning and governanceCo-design, continuous improvement and user-focused designAnalytical thinking and creative problem-solvingClear and engaging communicationCuriosity, adaptability and a willingness to explore new ideas and technologiesRelevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant relevant experience will round out your capability for the role.Why choose CFAMeaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a differenceWork-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisionsFlexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangementsDiscounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various servicesWellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinationsMember Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways Your ApplicationClick the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.Pre-employment ChecksOffers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.Applications close: 11:59pm 23 September 2026.What to expect from our recruitment processCFA 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. 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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.auThe 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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au