Lead Emergency Communications Contracts

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.

We are seeking a **Lead Emergency Communications Contracts** to provide strategic management of our operational communications agreements.

This is a Full Time, Permanent position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Blackburn North in line with our hybrid working model.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Senior Manager Contracts and Business Performance, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

- Lead AV's strategic commercial involvement across Victorian multi-agency communications and other related agreements
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to contract management activities
- Provide strong and effective leadership to the Emergency Communications Contracts team by fostering a culture of professional development, leadership and continuous improvement
- Provide efficient contract management and administration of nominated communication contracts and/or administrative arrangements, including budgets, to protect and promote AV's interests

**About you**

To be considered for this position you will possess tertiary qualification or relevant industry certification in business, technology, engineering, or related discipline (or progress toward) with a high level of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience. Other requirements include:

- Experience in tendering processes including contract evaluation and negotiation, preferably in the public sector (desirable)
- Experience in contract management and administration in a complex environment
- Experience in the provision of contractual and commercial advice to senior management
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills to gain the acceptance of ideas, cooperation of others, and the ability to modify styles and techniques to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals
- Exceptional relationship building skills to take appropriate action to develop strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders**

**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**

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

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

**How to apply**
- Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
- Current resume