Lead Safety Advice And Support

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 of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life. 

We are seeking an individual to provide safety leadership, logistical support and expertise, liaising closely with key stakeholders and management to ensure capability, understanding and compliance with health and safety policies and procedures. 

This is a full time permanent position currently based in Doncaster with WFH/Hybrid options available. 

About the role 

Reporting to the Senior Manager Safety the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of Safety Advisors to support and utilise whole-of-business and expert knowledge and experience to influence, make sound decisions and align people and business strategies to achieve Health and Safety imperatives
• Lead and Support various complex situations simultaneously to positively influencing key stakeholders to achieve objectives
• Provide technical input into investigation reports and lead significant investigations where required
• Coordinate the analysis, review and development of a risk profile, hazard, incident and injury data by identifying local priority areas, evaluating opportunities and making recommendations for sound and practical improvement
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, processes and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and in line with relevant legislation, business requirements and industry best practice 

About you 

To be considered for this position you will possess:

• A postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification (or progress toward) with high level relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (Desirable)
• Demonstrated experience, ability and skills to manage OHS risks in a complex and highly regulated organisation
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of OHS legislation and experience in its practical application
• Proven track record in developing and implementing OHS management systems (e.g. ISO45001)
• Leadership, coaching and team skills to build a productive and cohesive team, and manage and develop others to achieve organisational goals and objectives 

Working at AV 

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, Accountable, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you! 

Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks. 

By applying for this position with Ambulance Victoria, 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. 

This position is graded at AV5 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021. 

Hybrid working options are available however it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our Doncaster headquarters. 

The Position Description for this role can be found at the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How to apply 

Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality including: 

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current Resume
• Separate document (no more than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria (detailed under ‘Key Selection Criteria' in the position description) 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 18 March 2024 by clicking ‘apply'. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Refer to the ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria' document for further information. For any queries, please email ***********@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 03 9840 3***.

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