Lead Supply

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.

We are seeking a Lead Supply & Pharmacy to provide strategic delivery for our Operational Logistics Department.

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term (August 2026) 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 Operational Fleet & Equipment, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

• Ensuring strategic contracting is utilised for all applicable contracts within the supply chain incorporating a data-driven, analysis-rich methodology for developing sourcing solutions and managing the market engagement, negotiation and contracting stages of the sourcing process
• Ensure AV contracts appropriately satisfy the identified business needs through a strategic approach to procurement.
• Responsible for the state-wide AV Pharmacy operations ensuring efficient and safe distribution of Medications to all AV operational locations
• Ensure Supply Chain and Pharmacy staff have a strong working knowledge of, and comply with, Procurement and medication policies, permits and procedures
• Responsible for identification, development, co-ordination and delivery of appropriate performance metrics of Supply Contracts and subsequently provide regular reporting on this performance to a range of internal/external stakeholders.
• Oversee development, maintenance and ongoing review of appropriate communication channels of supply and AV Pharmacy areas with internal and external stakeholders in particular Regional Operations.

About You
To be considered for this position you will possess a postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and high level relevant experience in a Health, Business, Management, or Public Administration related Discipline. Other requirements include:

• Extensive experience with the management and implementation of supply chain management processes, including financial and resource, contract and supplier management
• Strong demonstrated experience in Project Management and Contract Management
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in the management and supervision of staff
• Demonstrated effectiveness in negotiation, communication and consultation with individuals and groups, employees, clients and government agencies, including experience in building and managing relationships with major third parties

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
AV6
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
• A separate document addressing the key selection criteria from the position description

Applications must be submitted by
11.59pm
(AEDT)
on
Wednesday 22 October
. 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.