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 a Finance Partner to provide Strategic Delivery for our Enterprise Services 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 Manager Business Engagement, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

• Jointly achieve both Divisional and Enterprise Services strategic objectives through the establishment of a partnering relationship, working closely with Divisional leaders to understand their finance requirements
• Provide financial expertise and associated support services to Divisional leaders, including budgeting, forecasting, planning and business advice
• Provide strategic financial business solutions underpinned by pragmatism, commercial and financial realities, and a shared understanding of AV's performance priorities
• Align and embed various standard financial methods, frameworks, systems, models and calculations, into Divisions to assist in the decision making process
• Support and manage the delivery of effective and efficient financial services, procedures and practices across relevant Divisions

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess CPA Australia or ICAA membership, along with relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, or Commerce. Other requirements include:

• Demonstrated significant knowledge and experience working within a complex business environment in a financial and commercial role
• Demonstrated experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills to enable identification of issues and the judgement to determine appropriate courses of action for achieving long-range organisational goals
• A broad business background with substantial business experience
• Strong quantitative analysis skills including demonstrated experience in the analysis and interpretation of financial results and managing and reporting of financial 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 AV5 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 (AEDT) on Friday 17 October. 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.