Executive Director, Enterprise Services

Description:

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. 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 suitably experienced senior leader for the position of Executive Director, Enterprise Services .This position will be a 3-year fixed-term duration (Executive contract). Hybrid working options are available however it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our Doncaster headquarters and across the state.

About The Role

A key member of the Executive and collaborating closely with the Chief Executive, this position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a number of enabling enterprise-wide services and fulfilling Chief Financial Officer accountabilities. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide strategic guidance and expertise to shape AV's strategic plan and objectives, influencing both divisional and organisation wide performance
• Ensure a strategic, coordinated, and professional approach to maintaining positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, to enable the delivery of shared outcomes across the organisation and sector
• Be accountable for developing and managing capital and operating budgets, optimising resources, and ensuring financial sustainability, while pro-actively identifying and mitigating risks to enhance organisational resilience
• Develop strategies and frameworks to enhance commercial, contract management, logistics, legal and procurement capabilities across the organisation, fostering best practices, efficiency, and compliance to support organisational objectives and mitigate risks
• Provide regular updates, reports, and briefings to senior management, Board of Directors, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders on operational performance, challenges, and opportunities
• Positioning AV in the health and emergency service systems as experts in patient-focussed emergency/pre-hospital healthcare to the Victorian community
• Providing open and effective leadership to build a high-performance, collaborative culture that fosters continuous improvement and professional development
• Modelling of ethical and positive behaviours consistent with the AV values and driving cultural transformation for a safe, fair, and inclusive workplace
  
  

The Executive Director, Enterprise Services, shall serve as the executive leader of the Finance sub-committee of the Board, as well as any other related committees established and/or replaced from time to time.

About You

Suited to highly motivated and strategic senior leader, the successful applicant will possess but not limited to:

• Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline to understand and perform technical and/or clinical aspects of the role together with demonstrated Chief Financial Officer or senior financial experience
• Membership of a professional accounting body (CPA or Chartered Accountant)
• Strong business and commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in financial management, budgetary planning, and performance measurement techniques, including the ability to provide strategic advice to executive forums (i.e. Boards)
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging digital tools and innovative approaches, coupled with a commitment to implement best practices to foster a future-focused and innovative organisational culture
• Proven ability to drive and implement strategic cultural, organisational, and transformational change that has improved outcomes, team performance and strategic success in a large and complex organisation
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams through the establishment of a safe and inclusive culture and fostering a continuous improvement and learning mindset
• Proven ability to develop long-standing and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively deliver projects, programs of work and strategic outcomes
  
  

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. Although there will be a requirement to maintain a presence at Headquarters, flexible working arrangements are available and will be discussed with the successful applicant. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete executive pre-employment screening including Misconduct and Police Checks in line with Executive Probity requirements. By applying for this position with Ambulance Victoria, 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 position.

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How To Apply

Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality including:

• Current Resume
• Cover letter
• 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
  • What you anticipate your impact will be in the position
    

Please note - there is no requirement to address the key selection criteria

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Wednesday 2 April 2025 . Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For any queries, please contact Melissa Ryan, Acting Lead, Recruitment and Selection via phone – 0477 242 947 or email Melissa.Ryan@ambulance.vic.gov.au

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 recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.