At Ambulance Victoria 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 of ‘outstanding emergency health care every time' to life. 

We are seeking a motivated, analytically minded individual for this full-time, 12-month fixed term position based at Blackburn North (hybrid work options available). 

About the role 

Reporting to the Director Research & Evaluation this is fantastic opportunity to progress your career. Responsibilities of this position include (not limited to): 

• Undertake analysis and research on a range of issues and provide analytical support for projects within the Research Department and wider AV
• Support our research governance processes ensuring that external and internal research projects are conducted ethically and with appropriate oversight
• Effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure business unit needs are understood, all aspects of a research project are considered and objectives are met
• Coordinate and support data collection for research studies and registries from internal and external sources, including clinical trials
• Develop data reports to assist in the monitoring of AV performance and data extracts for external researchers as required
• Perform data entry, cleaning and analysis for research projects and registries whilst ensuring all ethics requirements are met 

About you 

The successful candidate will be tertiary qualified in a relevant discipline (preferably at post graduate level) together with relevant experience in health, emergency services or the transport industry. Additional requirements include: 

• Well-developed conceptual and problem solving skills with highly developed quantitative analysis skills
• Experience in data collection, analysis and the preparation of research reports and publications, preferably in a service delivery environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development of data extracts, data quality control (e.g. cleaning & coding) and statistical analysis of large complex data sets
• Knowledge and experience using relevant software tools (e.g. statistical packages, database tools)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills enabling effective stakeholder interactions and the preparation of well-structured, accurate and concise documents and reports
• Attention to detail using appropriate checking processes to ensure information is recorded accurately 

Working at AV 

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, Accountable, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you! 

Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct, and Police Checks. 

By applying for this position with Ambulance Victoria, 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. 

This position is graded at AV3 under the AV (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021. 

Hybrid working options are available however it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our headquarters in line with our Hybrid work model. 

The Position Description for this role can be found at the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How to apply 

Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality including: 

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current Resume
• Separate document addressing the selection criteria (detailed under ‘Key Selection Criteria' in the position description) 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 17 March 2024 by clicking ‘apply'. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Refer to the ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria' document for further information. 

For any queries, please email recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or contact us on 03 9840 3653.

At all levels of our organisation, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.