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 reconciliation and creating a safe, fair, and inclusive workplace and service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Specialist to design contemporary and relevant employment programs as part of our Diversity and Inclusion Department.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position (12 months). 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:
- Design an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment program and activities to support reconciliation
- Use knowledge and experience to help improve cultural safety and equality for employees
- Drive the creation of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment program, taking an approach that meets the needs of Ambulance Victoria
- Create solutions to address gaps that impact on increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across AV's workforce
- Provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture knowledge on strategies to improve recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
About you
To be considered for this position you will possess a tertiary degree or relevant industry certification (or progress toward) with high level relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience, relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment programs:
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment initiatives, with the ability to engage respectfully with community groups and stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting, meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
- Understanding of and experience in employment program projects and workforce strategies, particularly gained through exposure to cultural diversity initiatives, development and retention
- Ability to engage and influence senior leadership on solutions to attract, retain and develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Developed written communication skills, including an ability to prepare high quality businesses cases, papers, and reports for a variety of audiences
- Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, society, and the challenges impacting Victorian Aboriginal communities
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
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Wednesday 1 July 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.
