Project Officer

Project Officer

This opportunity offers:

• Temporary employment for a period up to 30 June 2029
• Two full time roles available & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 8/9
• Attractive annual salary $118,562 - $131,233 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 0467 734 *** or email ***************@rfs.nsw.gov.au. 

Join Our Team: Be a part of a landmark enterprise reform program!

The 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

As a Project Officer within the Red Fleet Reform Program, you will contribute to one of the NSW Rural Fire Service's most significant organisational reform initiatives. Working closely with the program team, you will support the coordination and delivery of program activities, helping to maintain project plans, monitor milestones and deliverables, prepare reporting and governance materials, and ensure accurate and accessible program information is available to stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a complex enterprise-wide transition, supporting a range of workstreams focused on governance, fleet operations, workforce readiness, infrastructure, technology, finance, legal and stakeholder engagement. You will play an important role in enabling informed decision-making, supporting program governance and reporting processes, and helping ensure the successful delivery of a reform program that will strengthen fleet accountability, operational readiness and future service capability across New South Wales.

Our ideal candidate:

We are seeking a highly organised and collaborative project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex programs of work. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in enterprise reform project support within a large-scale program, transformation initiative or complex business environment.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefs, presentations and stakeholder communications.
• A structured and detail-oriented approach to managing project documentation, tracking progress, and monitoring risks, issues and dependencies.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and coordinate activities across diverse stakeholder groups.
• An interest in supporting a major enterprise reform program that will deliver long-term operational and organisational benefits across NSW.

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?

• Operational/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 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 supported a project or program with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and reporting requirements. How did you keep project information, actions and deliverables on track?
  • The Red Fleet Reform Program involves multiple workstreams, including governance, fleet operating model, workforce and change, infrastructure, technology, finance, legal and stakeholder engagement. How would you support a Project Manager to coordinate workstream reporting, track risks and issues, and maintain accurate project documentation and artefacts?

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 13th September 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: R26-272

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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