At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life. 

We are seeking a Director Health & Safety to lead a large and dynamic team of safety professionals and drive safety initiatives across our statewide health service. This is a full-time, ongoing position in People & Culture Division. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster in line with our hybrid working model. 

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director People & Culture, this role will strategically improve workforce health and safety by building a zero-harm culture and drive health and safety, injury management and return to work programs. Responsibilities include (not limited to): 

• Develop and provide strategic direction, advice and support on policies, operational standards, guidelines and planning to embed and promote a safety and health-conscious culture
• Lead the design and implementation of an organisation wide safety strategy to support AV's strategic objectives, building ownership and accountability of initiatives through engagement, education, and communication
• Implement frameworks, initiatives and processes across the organisation which underpin the effective management of incidents or injuries in the workplace and rehabilitation of injured workers
• Actively engage with key health and emergency services stakeholders on specialised policy development and industry strategies to meet changing workforce needs and challenges
• Provide strong and effective leadership by fostering a performance based, collaborative culture focussed on continuous improvement and commitment to best practice 

About you 

To be considered for this position, you will have completed a postgraduate degree or industry specialised certification supplemented with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and extensive relevant experience. Other requirements include (not limited to): 

• Extensive experience providing high-level strategic and operational advice on development and delivery of innovative and responsive Health, Safety and Risk strategies, policies and programs in a complex industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to design strategies and change management plans for health and safety projects
• Well-developed analytical skills, with the ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to WHS programs and systems
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, including the ability to prepare high quality reports, papers, and presentations for a variety of audiences
• Proven experience and success in building and leading high-performing teams 

Working at Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking. 

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you! 

Important information

By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role. 

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct, and Police Checks. 

This position is classified AV7 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include: 

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current resume
• A statement (maximum one page) advising on your interest in the position, how your skills and experience to date would set you up for success in this position and what you anticipate your impact would be. 

Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au by 11.59pm AEDT on Sunday 8 December 2024 to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted. For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. 

For any queries, please contact Danielle Bourke, Lead Recruitment & Selection via phone – 0417 374 824 or email Danielle.Bourke@ambulance.vic.gov.au.

At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.