Lead the development, implementation and management of complex strategic capability programs and initiatives that support the delivery of FRNSW operational and organisational priorities. The role provides leadership, governance, coordination and oversight across multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring benefits are realised, risks are managed and outcomes support the achievement of FRNSW strategic objectives. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sustainable capability improvements, support organisational change and enable informed decision-making through effective program management practices.
For more information on the role, please view the Position Description 52021682 Program Manager Clk Gr 11-12.pdf
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Chief Superintendent Capability Management Paul Johnstone on 0419 478 952.
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
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Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.
We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application
Applications close: 2 October 2026
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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