Executive Advisor

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Ambulance Victoria

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: AV/1840476

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 an Executive Advisor to lead the operating cycle and divisional governance for Enterprise Services and provide high-level advice and support to assist the Executive Director in achieving AVs strategic and operational objectives. This role is full time, fixed term (ending August 2025). 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.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Executive Director Enterprise Services, this role will work collaboratively to lead the operating cycle and divisional governance for Enterprise Services. Responsibilities include (not limited to):

- Provide strategic advice and governance support in actively managing critical activities, projects, and programs of work on behalf of the Executive Director, collating and evaluating relevant input from key stakeholders and providing timely professional and thorough briefings
- Manage escalated divisional enquiries and provide recommendations on emergent issues directly to the Executive Director and ensure that the interests of AV are appropriately addressed
- Build a broad and robust network and lasting partnerships with senior management, stakeholders, and colleagues across and external to AV whilst creating an environment in which the ED's office is approachable, professional, constructive, and highly effective

**About you**

To be considered for this position, you will have a Tertiary or post graduate qualification in a business or related field with relevant experience. Other requirements include (not limited to):

- Experience providing expert advice on complex issues across senior levels of a large and diverse organisation (healthcare or public service/sector highly desirable)
- Proven corporate services and governance knowledge and experience including committees, procurement, finance, HR, audit, and risk
- Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining strong, effective working relationships and networks with all stakeholders and relevant external organisations
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enable the identification of issues and the judgement to determine appropriate courses of action
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and business writing skills with the ability to influence and brief high-level stakeholders in a variety of forums

**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.

**How to apply**
- Current resume
- A statement (maximum one page) advising on your interest in the position, how your skills and experience to date would set you up for success in this position and what you anticipate your impact would be
- 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._