At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to saving and improving 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.
Ambulance Victoria is committed to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive workplace for all. We are seeking an appropriately skilled and experienced Program Lead Diversity and Inclusion to play a leadership role in the design, delivery and evaluation of Ambulance Victoria's (AV) diversity and inclusion program of work, with a primary focus on gender equality and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
This is a full-time, on-going position. Part-time will be considered. 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 Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion, responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:
- Lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of diversity and inclusion programs and reform initiatives, with a primary focus on gender equality and LGBTQIA+ inclusion
- Lead evidence-based initiatives that address systemic and structural barriers, strengthen fairness and transparency, and enhance inclusion, equity, safety and belonging across the organisation
- Maintain compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory obligations, including gender equality reporting, workforce audit activity, consultation requirements and action planning under the Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic) and other applicable frameworks
- Prepare high quality briefings, reports, submissions, discussion papers and recommendations for executives, committees and other key stakeholders
- Build and sustain productive relationships with staff, volunteers, managers, executives, representative groups, unions, community organisations and external stakeholders to support reform and shared ownership of outcomes
- Identify, assess and address risks associated with gender inequality, harmful workplace culture, sexual harassment, discrimination and inequitable systems or practices and contribute to prevention-focused approaches that strengthen workforce safety, respect, and accountability
- Provide inclusive leadership, coaching and expert guidance to staff, leaders and project teams to build organisational capability in gender equality, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and broader diversity and inclusion practice
About you
To be considered for this position you will have a completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification (or progression toward) in diversity and inclusion, social justice, public policy, human rights, organisational change, health, or a related discipline or equivalent high-level relevant demonstrated experience supported by relevant industry certification. Other requirements include but not limited to:
- Demonstrated experience in diversity and inclusion, equity, workforce reform, policy development, project delivery and/or organisational change within a complex environment
- Demonstrated subject-matter expertise and leadership in gender equality and LGBTQIA+ inclusion together with demonstrated practical application of Victorian gender equality, equal opportunity and related legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks
- Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of complex projects, programs or continuous improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, inform planning, and develop practical, evidence-informed solutions
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement, consultation and relationship-management skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and build credibility across all organisational levels and with external partners
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, high-quality reports, briefings, discussion papers and presentations for diverse audiences
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 2025. 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 and what impact you will have if successful in this position (max one page)
- Current resume
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm (AEST) on Tuesday 18 August 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 [email protected] or call the Hiring Manager Joel Pearlman on 0429 915 724.
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 protected] and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.
