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Program Manager Knowledge

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Strategy & Planning

Company: CFA

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-7-9017-7693

Fax: +61-3-5122-8196

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The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world's largest, and most highly regarded community based emergency services organisations. We respond to fire and other emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As part of the Performance Improvement team in the Volunteers and Strategy (V&S) Directorate, the Knowledge and Evidence Team (K&E) is responsible for building a strategic evidence base in collaboration with CFA business units and the broader emergency management sector, to inform decision making and support planning and policy and program development to achieve positive outcomes for communities.

The Program Manager Knowledge is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the Knowledge Plan to facilitate the application of available knowledge across CFA business units and workplaces to support evidence based decision making.

The role is required to manage knowledge planning and projects to embed an evidence driven decision making (EDDM) culture across CFA; to lead the development and implementation of CFA's knowledge plan and agenda; and to enable and facilitate the adoption of emerging knowledge to inform organisational, program and policy improvement.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Relevant degree level qualification with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
  • Extensive experience and expertise in policy and program development and implementation, and leadership roles in a large organisation.
  • Demonstrated capability to function as a subject matter expert on knowledge and related performance improvement and strategy issues.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the complexities associated with the delivery of policy, programs and projects for a large, diverse (employee and volunteer), and geographically dispersed workforce.
  • A demonstrated record of achievement in consistently delivering on performance objectives at a high level.
  • Extensive experience in influencing, developing and managing key partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in a complex organisational environment, including experience establishing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks within a multi-agency environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of policy, strategy and business plan development and implementation approaches and methods, including managing within budget and timelines.
  • Sound conceptual and analytical skills with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Your Application

When applying for a position with CFA, the key to progressing in the selection process is the quality of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you have the qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Applicants must address the selection criteria outlined in the attached position description.

Your application should include:

  • Cover letter
  • Responses to the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description
  • Resume

Submitting your Application

When you click the 'apply' button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

 

The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police History Check.

 

CFA supports flexible working arrangements and is committed to being an inclusive, fair and child safe organisation for all staff, volunteers and the community.

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