“One of a kind” Emergency Services Executive Leadership opportunity
Inspirational and strategic leader
Make a difference for all Victorians and their communities
Overview
Ambulance Victoria (AV) aims to improve the health of the Victorian community by providing high-quality, patient-focused out-of-hospital care and medical transport. In FY24, AV responded to over one million incidents across the state and supported a workforce of over 8,200 staff and volunteers. They manage assets including over 380 properties, 1,600 road vehicles, and 11 aircraft.
AV is dedicated to creating a safer and more progressive workplace where people thrive. Their paramedics' leading-edge clinical practice and lifesaving work aims to improve health outcomes for all Victorians, delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time. AV plays a critical role in the community, health system and emergency services, being uniquely positioned as a state-wide provider to connect people with the care they need. The community and patients are at the heart of everything they do.
Position
Ambulance Victoria is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation in achieving its vision to be a world-leading ambulance service. The CEO will align AV’s strategic and business plans with its vision, legislative obligations and Victorian Government priorities. Responsibilities include leadership and engagement of our people, delivering business performance, meeting KPIs, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk, and optimising resource use.
The CEO will oversee the sustainable strategy, operation, and growth of AV, aiming for the highest quality patient outcomes through out-of-hospital care, education, connection and research. They will ensure a sound financial position, and strong operational performance, and foster a safe, inclusive culture that engages employees.
About You
As the CEO, you will be a trusted and courageous leader with a focus on performance, people, quality and safety, community engagement and innovation. Your strategic mindset will help you envision new ways to deliver out-of-hospital health outcomes for Victoria. You will inspire and connect with AV’s people, attracting and enabling talent across the organisation.
You will be an exceptional communicator and listener, able to influence and align interests while managing complex information to solve problems. Self-awareness and reflection on your strengths and areas for development will make you a great leader. You will approach key decisions with a values-based perspective.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
For a confidential discussion and the Candidate Brief, please call Jen D’Arcy-Smith, Partner M: 0449 967 781 or Alison Myatt, Head of Research M: 0412 630 817
Please send your application quoting Ref No A005808 to Watermark Search International at search@watermarksearch.com.au We will reply to the email address used for your application.
Closing date: 11.59 pm AEDT Sunday, 16th February 2025