Location: Western Region | Ballarat
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Ambulance Victoria
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: AV/1790498
At Ambulance Victoria 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, or frontline role you play in delivering our critical services to the Victorian community, you join a team dedicated to bringing to life our vision of 'Outstanding emergency health care every time'.
AV is seeking an experienced Administrative Support Officer (ASO) to provide effective and efficient administration and project support to the Communications Centre Management team. This is a permanent, ongoing position based at Ballarat.
**About the role**
Reporting to the Communications Centre Manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide broad administrative support to the Communications Centre Management team, including diary management, meeting agendas and minutes, preparation of various draft correspondence and documents and written responses to correspondence
- Under direction from Communication Centre Manager, effectively and efficiently coordinate day-to-day ASO roster queries such as roster changes, leave requests and coordinate changes and updates by maintaining, updating, submitting ASO roster for monthly publication
- Run various reports as required to support routine management investigation, reporting and audit functions
- Foster constructive and effective working relationships within the Communications Centre and across the wider AV
**About you**
To be considered for this position you will possess:
- Demonstrated substantial experience in providing high level administrative support within a large or complex organisation or department
- Understanding of meeting protocol with experience in agenda preparation and minute taking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to confidently and professionally liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Attention to detail using appropriate checking processes to ensure information is recorded accurately
- Ability to work as an effective team member and assist others in achieving work goals
**Working at AV**
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, 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, Accountable, Respect and Excellence** to life at AV, we want to hear from you!
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct, and Police Checks.
This position is classified as **Administrative** **Band 3** under the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020.
**How to apply**
- Cover letter outlining your experience and interest
- Current Resume
- Separate document addressing the selection criteria (detailed under 'Key Selection Criteria' of the position description)
- At all levels of our organisation, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people._