Job Description

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 an Assistant Accountant to provide support for our Finance Department. 

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 Senior Financial Accountant, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

• Prepare, review and post monthly journals and perform reconciliations
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports
• Prepare intra-government elimination schedules used for consolidated reporting
• Support year-end financial reporting and audits
• Assist in preparing short and long-term cash flow forecasts, including daily cash monitoring 

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess a degree or relevant industry certification with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience. Other requirements include:

• Working towards or completed accounting qualification with relevant professional body membership (e.g. CPA or ICAA or equivalent program)
• Sound understanding of accounting concepts and practices
• Demonstrated ability to utilise a multi-function computerised financial information system including accounting and spreadsheet packages (preferably Oracle and Microsoft Excel)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to enable identification of issues and the judgement to determine appropriate courses of action
• High level of integrity to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and maintain confidentiality around sensitive issues 

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 AV3 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
• A separate document addressing the key selection criteria from the position description 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Wednesday 24 September 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 recruitment on 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.