Job Description

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This 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 will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life.

About The Role

Ambulance Victoria is currently seeking a suitably experienced senior leader in the position of Director Finance & Procurement/CFO.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Enterprise Services. This position is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and will provide a high level of strategic leadership and direction to AV's Financial and Commercial Operations.

With an ability to effectively lead the development of financial and strategic plans and frameworks, and procurement and commercial strategies to facilitate the achievement of AV's Strategic Enterprise objectives, this position will be critical to:

Developing and implementing strategies to improve financial performance within the context of AV's strategic direction and overall budget parameters
Development and management of capital and operating budgets, optimising resources and ensuring a sustainable financial future for AV
Ensuring all financial and accounting activities are carried out in accordance with government, legal and financial policy requirements
Provision of specialist advice and counsel to the Executive on issues relating to the financial performance of AV, enabling budgetary issues, impacts and emerging issues can be identified and addressed
Providing open and effective leadership to build a high performance, collaborative culture the fosters continuous improvement and development
Leading and contributing to a safe, lawful, and respectful workplace culture through the modelling of ethical behaviours consistent with AV values

About You

Suited to a highly motivated and strategic senior leader, the successful applicant will possess:

Tertiary qualifications or industry specialised certifications with extensive, relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of extensive training and experience
Current Membership of a professional accounting body (CPA or Chartered Accountant)
Demonstrated Chief Financial Officer experience
Significant procurement and commercial management experience within a complex, diverse environment including strong and detailed knowledge and understanding of Victorian State Government Procurement Guidelines
Experience in driving and implementing strategic cultural, organisational, and transformational change and a commitment to build a responsive, future focused and contemporary culture at a senior level
A high level of communication with an ability to build and maintain relationships and influence, negotiate, and generate buy-in with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
A coaching, mentoring and leadership approach to motivate, encourage, and support teams across the employee lifecycle

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.

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

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Sunday 9 March 2025. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact Danielle Bourke via Danielle.bourke@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 0417 374 824.

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. In the event you require a reasonable adjustment to support your application for this role, please contact us at recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.

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