Job Description

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 Senior Manager Planning & Corporate Finance to lead and manage the provision of a range of financial services within Ambulance Victoria (AV) including budget development, forecasting, costing and pricing, projects and financial analysis. This is a full-time, permanent position. 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 Financial Controller this position will develop strong working relationships and provide advice across AV on financial matters including budget performance, business case development and delivery of financial aspects of major projects. Responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

• Develop AV's budget strategy for approval by the Executive and manage the efficient development of AV's budgets
• Develop and prepare formal analysis and projections for business cases, briefing notes, budget papers and reports
• Manage the development of revenue and expenditure forecasts to facilitate strategic decision making
• Manage the development of costing models for tender evaluations, EBAs, product costing framework, margin tables, cost allocation models and other projects
• Oversee the ongoing management of a suite of reports, methodologies and frameworks to serve the changing needs of business stakeholders, ensuring financial alignment with AV's strategic direction
• Provide strong and effective leadership to the Planning & Corporate Finance team, fostering a culture of professional development, leadership and continuous improvement 

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess a tertiary degree in business, accounting, or commerce or relevant industry certification with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and high-level relevant experience. Other requirements include:

• CPA Australia or ICAA qualified (or equivalent)
• Extensive demonstrated experience in management and reporting of financial issues in a large complex organisation
• Significant demonstrated experience in costing and financial analysis
• Proven experience leading a team (desirable)
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and relationship building skills to enhance relationships throughout the organisation at all levels 

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 AV6 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 AEST on Thursday 29 May 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 queries, please contact Melissa Ryan, Senior Advisor Recruitment & Selection Melissa.Ryan@ambulance.vic.gov.au or phone 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.