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.
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Lawyer to provide clear, timely legal advice to support Ambulance Victoria's (AV) services and functions. This position will identify legal risks and support stakeholders to implement effective risk-mitigation strategies and improvements across AV's projects and operations and provide legal support as a member of the AV Legal Department.
While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Blackburn/Doncaster or Ballarat in line with our hybrid working model.
About the role
Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will provide clear, practical verbal and written legal advice across all levels, departments and legal areas throughout AV. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Draft/review/negotiate agreements and contracts including goods and services agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), ICT contracts, information and data-sharing agreements, consultancy agreements, research and collaboration agreements, property leases and licences and construction and maintenance contracts
- Advise on tender documentation and contracts, ensuring compliance with VGPB and probity requirements and on privacy law and data protection standards including relating to information security obligations, data breach response, privacy breach notifications
- Provide guidance on Victorian government legislation, statutory interpretation and requirements (as they relate to AV), procedural fairness, decision-making frameworks, delegations and authorisations, and any other applicable AV-internal and Victorian government policies and procedures
- Assist with litigated matters, disputes and internal investigations including coordinating with external counsel, reviewing pleadings/affidavits/discovery, preparing instructions and briefs, supporting witnesses, attending mediations, managing settlement discussions and overseeing litigated matters in conjunction with VMIA-appointed lawyers and members of the AV Legal team
- Demonstrate people leadership in promote early intervention strategies, providing guidance, training and coaching to relevant AV employees where required and using legal knowledge, negotiation and influence to balance competing interests
About you
The successful candidate will have completion of a tertiary degree in Law, with relevant experience in the areas of commercial and ideally, privacy law together with current Victorian legal practising certificate. Other requirements include but not limited to:
- Three to five years post-admission practice experience, either in house or private practice
- Experience relevant to government or emergency services practice (highly regarded)
- Strong ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise and practical advice and communicate effectively to various stakeholders
- Demonstrated high-level document and correspondence drafting skills with the ability to manage multiple matters
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills with integrity and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive issues
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.
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 Thursday 17 September 2026. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website 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 the Recruitment team via email [email protected] or phone 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 protected] and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.
