Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisor

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.

Due to retirement AV are seeking an
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Advisor
to join the Health and Safety department. The AOD Advisor is responsible for leading the AOD initiatives across the organisation and driving cultural change related to AOD practices and awareness. The AOD Advisor will address critical risks identified within AV, and enhancing employee health and wellbeing. All activities are ultimately guided by a commitment to improving patient care.

This is a Full Time, permanent position. 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. Some travel across the state is required – accommodation and pool car provided. The successful candidate must also be available to occasionally provide advice and support outside standard working hours.

About The Role
Reporting to the Lead Safety Programs, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

• Implement and monitor the AOD program at AV
• Develop, implement and deliver targeted AOD focused engagement, awareness and education programs
• Act as subject matter expert for AV staff on its AOD policy and procedures, including approach to testing
• Monitor effectiveness of AOD program and liaise with external experts to ensure best practice
• Assist managers with the investigation process while providing a supportive case management approach to all employees

About You
Experience in a high risk industry and/or a high reliability organisation will be highly regarded. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the technical side of AOD testing. Other requirements include:

• A degree or relevant industry certification with proven subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and relevant a health-related discipline, as well as relevant training qualifications or substantial experience in workplace training
• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating AOD programs, preferably in the health or emergency services sector
• Demonstrated experience responding to the wellbeing needs of employees in relation to AOD
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards and guidelines as they apply to organisational program initiative and responsibilities
• Sound knowledge of relevant ethical protocols, legal considerations, medical terminology and confidentiality in accordance with the relevant legislation

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.

An unrestricted Australian driver's license is essential as this role will involve travel throughout all of Victoria.

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

This position is classified
AV4
under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website

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

When submitting your application you will be required to respond to the following:

• What motivated you to apply for this position?
• Please describe an Alcohol and Other Drugs program that you have coordinated recently
• Please outline your knowledge of Alcohol and Other Drugs legislation, standards, and guidelines and how they may apply to this role

Please note: Answers are limited to 500 words each and a separate document responding to the key selection criteria is
not
required.

Applications must be submitted by
11.59pm
*AEDT
on
Sunday 5 October 2025*
. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website 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 recruitment via or

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