At Ambulance Victoria (AV) 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 role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life. 

We are seeking a Director Strategic Planning to provide strategic leadership and direction, driving AV's Strategic Planning functions, providing expertise and oversight in the development and delivery of AV's Strategic, Annual, Divisional and Regional Plans including leading the governance of project delivery and reporting on portfolio progress, risks, and performance. 

This is a full-time, fixed term position (ending 31 August 2025) within our Strategy & Engagement Department. 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 Executive Director Strategy & Engagement, this role will be responsible for providing strategic authoritative advice to AV Executive, Committees, and the Board, along with the provision of internal consultancy and capability development, in high level strategic planning practices across the organisation. Responsibilities include (not limited to): 

• Lead and oversee the organisation wide development and delivery of portfolio management capability including strategic prioritisation, project planning, project delivery and Executive/Board reporting
• Oversee and drive the design and establishment of a Planning Framework for AV, including establishment of governance and reporting arrangements
• Regularly monitor and report on the implementation of AV strategic and annual plans and related performance indicators, providing reliable information about performance to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board and Department of Health
• Lead AV's strategic planning process, ensuring alignment of strategic initiatives with organisational objectives and incorporating extensive input from across the organisation and (where appropriate) external stakeholders
• Provide strong and effective leadership by fostering a performance based, collaborative culture focussed on continuous improvement and commitment to best practice 

About you

To be considered for this position, you will have completed a postgraduate degree or industry specialised certification supplemented with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and extensive relevant experience in a Business and/or Public Administration related discipline. Other requirements include (not limited to): 

• Significant experience in the management of the strategic planning function of large, complex service delivery organisations
• Extensive experience managing a portfolio of projects including investment principles, alignment to strategic plan and adherence to planning and delivery methodologies
• Extensive experience in stakeholder consultation and facilitation with a demonstrated record in delivering high quality advice and solutions to a range of stakeholders in both corporate and operational capacity
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, including the ability to prepare high quality reports, papers, and presentations for a variety of audiences
• Proven experience and success in building and leading high-performing teams 

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 AV7 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: 

• Current resume
• A statement (maximum one page) advising on your interest in the position, how your skills and experience to date would set you up for success in this position and what you anticipate your impact would be 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 8 January 2025. 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 Danielle Bourke, Lead Recruitment & Selection via phone – 0417 374 824 or email Danielle.Bourke@ambulance.vic.gov.au.

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.