At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve 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 two (2) Safety Advisors to provide practical, service-focused safety advice, drawing on broad organisational knowledge to influence decisions and support strong health and safety outcomes across the business. 

These are Full Time, Permanent positions. 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 Lead Safety Advice & Support, the Safety Advisor is a service driver who uses expert knowledge and experience to align people and business strategies to achieve Health and Safety imperatives. The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the analysis, review and development of a risk profile, hazard, incident, and injury data by identifying local priority areas, evaluating opportunities, and making recommendations for sound and practical improvement
• Proactively implement health and safety strategy through the interpretation and application of key specialist health and safety programs and initiatives
• Effective application of processes to ensure practice adheres to governing legislation and policy, complying as per audit recommendations and system reviews
• Drive results through the provision of Health & Safety support expertise, service practices and advice
• Provide on-the-job education and training to managers, colleagues and staff in AV's health and safety suite of programs, systems, and practices 

About you

To be considered for this role you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (Desirable)
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of OHS legislation and skills and experience in its practical application
• Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in the implementation, maintenance, and review of safety management systems (AS/NZS 4801:2001, SafetyMap or equivalent) and safety audits 

Please see the position description for a full list of position requirements and key selection criteria. 

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 AV4 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 

When submitting your application you will be required to respond to the following:

• Safety advisors at AV must influence a wide range of stakeholders, including frontline staff and leaders. Provide an example of how you have effectively influenced others to improve safety outcomes where there was initial resistance or competing operational priorities.
• Describe your experience in managing or supporting serious incidents or near misses. How did you contribute to investigation, corrective actions and organisational learning to prevent recurrence?
• Provide an example of how you have applied occupational health and safety legislation, codes of practice or standards in a practical way to improve safety performance or compliance within an organisation. 

Please note: Answers are limited to 500 words each and a separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required. 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 3 May 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 recruitment via recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 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 recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.