About The Role
Ambulance Victoria is currently seeking a suitably experienced senior leader in the position of Executive Director, Regional Operations. A key member of the Executive and working closely with the Chief Executive, this position will provide a high level of strategic leadership and direction to AV's Clinical Operations to deliver high quality and responsive pre-hospital emergency care and treatment for every patient, every time.
With an ability to effectively lead the Regional Operations division, drive cultural transformation and foster teamwork and connection, this position will be critical to:
* Contributing, as a member of the Executive, to the development and implementation of AV's strategic plan and objectives, influencing both divisional and organisation wide performance
* Defining, in consultation with the Executive team and wider organisation, AV's direction for Clinical Operations, to enable and deliver best possible treatment and care for every patient, every time
* Providing professional knowledge and expertise in the development and implementation of innovative and effective strategies for the consistent delivery of high-quality clinical outcomes
* Positioning AV in the health and emergency service systems as experts in patient-focussed emergency/pre-hospital healthcare to the Victorian community
* Leading to build a high-performance, collaborative culture that fosters continuous improvement and professional development
* Leading and contributing to a safe, lawful, and respectful workplace culture through the modelling of ethical and positive behaviours consistent with the AV values
About You
Suited to highly motivated and strategic senior leader, the successful applicant will possess:
* Completion of a postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and high-level relevant experience in healthcare administration or a public health related discipline, to understand and/perform technical and/or clinical aspects of the role
* Significant senior operations management experience including a deep understanding of the development, implementation and evaluation of wide scale service delivery and operational programs including experience in day-to-day running and development, and decision making for service delivery
* Commitment to building a responsive, future focused and contemporary culture which supports the workforce to deliver true excellence in patient care with experience in designing, driving and implementing strategic organisational improvement programs
* A sound understanding of the principles and practices for delivery of patient safety and consumer experience programs, with experience applying a patient-centred lens to design and delivery of services, workforce learning and development
* A high level of communication with an ability to build and maintain relationships and influence, negotiate, and generate buy-in with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
* A coaching, mentoring and leadership approach to motivate, encourage, and support teams across the employee lifecycle
For a detailed description of the position accountabilities and requirements, please refer to the attached position description.
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 executive pre-employment screening including Misconduct and Police Checks in line with Executive Probity requirements. By applying for this position with Ambulance Victoria, 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 position.
This position is classified as an Executive Contract. This position will be fixed term for five years. This position is Victorian based, and the successful applicant must be present in our Doncaster Headquarters as their primary location, with a presence also required at our other business centres and across the state as required.
How To Apply
Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include:
* Cover letter outlining the following (maximum two pages)
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o Your interest in AV and specific interest in the position of Executive Director
o Your previous experience and skills that would enable your success in the position
o A summary of who you are as a leader and your approach to driving cultural reform
* Current resume
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Wednesday 4 March 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 Melissa Ryan via Melissa.ryan@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 0477 242 947.
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 recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.
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