Senior Lead HR Strategy

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At Ambulance Victoria we are proud to share our commitment to saving and improving 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 experienced Senior HR professional for this full-time, ongoing position based at Doncaster. This role will leading the strategic planning, development, and delivery of human resource and industrial relations initiatives that strengthen and improve systems of work across AV. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our Doncaster Headquarters and other role required locations in line with our hybrid working model.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Workplace and Employee Relations, this role will provide advice and guidance on people related initiatives, ensuring the strategic direction of the organisation is consistent with the AV values, behaviours, expectations and strategic plan. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and lead the organisation's HR strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with broader organisational strategy, operational imperatives, and future HR related requirements
• Design and implement enterprise-wide HR initiatives that enhance systems of work, HR capability and organisational resilience
• Support transformation initiatives including change management, workforce planning, leadership capability development, and diversity and inclusion strategies in partnership with leads across People and Culture
• Collaborate closely with HR operational teams and across P&C leadership to ensure strategic initiatives are effectively embedded into day-to-day practice and service delivery
• Contribute to establishment of strong HR and people management programs and assist in providing advice and guidance on change management in the context of the industrial landscape

About you

The successful candidate will have completion of a postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and high-level relevant experience in a HR or related discipline. Additional requirements include but not limited to:

• Extensive experience in leading HR strategy development and delivery within large, complex, and dynamic environments (experience in emergency services, public sector, or highly operational environments highly regarded)
• Demonstrated expertise in organisational design, workplace relations, change management, and systems improvement with high level political acumen and understanding of governance and risk in a public sector or regulated environment
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and programs with cross-functional impact
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical solutions
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including business writing, with a proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and lead through change

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

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 AV6 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 will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality and include:

• Cover letter outlining your experience, interest in the position and what impact you would have in this role (maximum one page)
• Current Resume

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 31 August 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 [emailprotected] or 03 9840 3653 .

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 [emailprotected] and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.

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Ambulance Victoria is an emergency service that prides itself on giving our patients the right care at the right place at the right time. The leading edge clinical practice and lifesaving work of our paramedics underpins our purpose of improving the health outcomes of the Victorian community. We provide pre-hospital treatment and ambulance transport for people in urgent medical emergencies, and draw upon our clinical expertise and experience to help resolve less-urgent medical issues.

Our services were born in the community and community remains at the heart of everything we do.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

Ambulance Victoria is an emergency service that prides itself on giving our patients the right care at the right place at the right time. The leading edge clinical practice and lifesaving work of our paramedics underpins our purpose of improving the health outcomes of the Victorian community. We provide pre-hospital treatment and ambulance transport for people in urgent medical emergencies, and draw upon our clinical expertise and experience to help resolve less-urgent medical issues.

Our services were born in the community and community remains at the heart of everything we do.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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