Lead Safety Advice & Support

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 Safety Advice & Support to provide clear safety guidance, practical support, and expert advice across the organisation. This role works closely with managers and key stakeholders to help ensure health and safety policies and procedures are understood, followed, and applied consistently. The Lead Safety Advice & Support also leads and supports a team of Safety Advisors.

This is a Full Time, permanent position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster Headquarters in line with our hybrid working model.

About The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Safety, this role leads the Safety Advice and Support function across Victoria, providing strategic direction, coaching, and operational guidance to a team of Health & Safety Advisors. The position is responsible for strengthening capability across the advisory network, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring consistent, high-quality safety advice aligned to organisational priorities and regulatory requirements.

This role plays a key leadership role in driving continuous improvement of the OHS Management System, including leading preparation for and participation in ISO 45001 surveillance and recertification audits, and partnering closely with key stakeholders, including unions, to achieve positive and sustainable safety outcomes.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading, coaching, and supporting a team of Health & Safety Advisors to deliver consistent, high-quality advice and services across Victoria
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with operational leaders, stakeholders, and unions to support effective consultation, engagement, and risk management outcomes
• Leading the organisation's preparation for ISO 45001 surveillance and recertification audits, including coordinating activities, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring audit readiness and successful outcomes
• Contributing to and driving continuous improvement of the OHS Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001 standards and organisational requirements
• Managing and supporting the resolution of complex and sensitive health and safety issues, working with stakeholders to achieve practical and sustainable outcomes
• Providing expert advice on incident investigations, and leading serious or high-risk investigations where required
• Monitoring, reviewing, and analysing risk, hazard, incident, and injury data to identify trends, set priorities, and recommend targeted improvements

About You

You are a strong, people‑focused leader with well‑developed problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, enabling you to identify issues, assess options, and make sound decisions that support positive outcomes and long‑term organisational goals. You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally, and are comfortable using Microsoft Office and relevant software to support your work. You bring effective leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills, allowing you to develop others, foster a cohesive and productive team, and achieve shared objectives.

To be considered for this position you also possess

• A postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification (or progress toward) with high level relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (Desirable)
• Demonstrated experience, ability and skills to manage OHS risks in a complex and highly regulated organisation
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of OHS legislation and experience in its practical application
• Proven track record in developing and implementing OHS management systems (e.g. ISO45001)

Please see the position description for a full list of position requirements and key selection criteria.

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 AV5 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.

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

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

When submitting your application you will be required to respond to the following:

• Describe your experience identifying, assessing and managing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks within a complex and highly regulated organisation.
• Provide an overview of your understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, including your experience interpreting and applying it in real-world situations.

Please note: answers are limited to 500 words each and a separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 24 May 2026. 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 further information, please refer to ‘ Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact recruitment via ***email_hidden*** or 03 9840 3653.

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_hidden*** and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.