Policy Advisor

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: See Advertisement

Occupation: Policy

Location: Eastern Metropolitan

Reference: AV/1863894

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 to be a world leading ambulance service to life.

We are seeking a Policy Advisor to provide strategic policy advice on a range of people-related topics and support the implementation of policy positions and legislative requirements in HR policies and procedures. This is a full-time, ongoing position (part-time will be considered) within our People & Culture division. While WFH/hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our Doncaster headquarters in line with our hybrid working model.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Policy and Research Manager, the successful applicant will play a key role in supporting people policy as a driver of a safe, fair and inclusive AV. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide high quality, evidence-informed briefings, reports and policy advice to support the People & Culture Division and related programs of work
• Perform a range of policy development activities including technical research and analysis to adapt quickly to organisational changes
• Work with subject matter experts to draft content for policies and procedures, identify gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement and drive positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Provide policy support and advice to a range of stakeholders and committees, having a sound understanding of AV's roles and functions, contemporary policy design and the wider reform agenda for a safe, fair and inclusive workplace

About you

The successful applicant will have completion of a degree or relevant industry certification with proven relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience. Other requirements include but not limited to:

• Demonstrated experience in policy research, analysis and making evidence-informed recommendations to support the development of policies and programs
• Experience within a large, complex organisation or government department (desirable)
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a range of formats suitable for diverse audiences
• Strong co-ordination skills to support input on documents from multiple stakeholders and to meet specified timelines (experience with coordinating reviews of policies and procedures is desirable)
• Strong analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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.

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 interest in the role
• Current resume
• A separate document addressing the key selection criteria from the position description

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Tuesday 10 June 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 [email protected] or quoting the job title.

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

Applications close Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11.59PM