Program Lead – Multicultural

• Join a newly established division with imprimatur to drive sweeping workplace reform
• Strategic lead role, contributing to development and delivery of inclusive practice for employee and patient experience
• Contribute to contemporary workplace design and equal opportunity practices

 
The Position
Ambulance Victoria seeks to appoint a collaborative and driven Program Lead, Multicultural, to join its newly established Equality & Workplace Reform Division.  The Program Lead, Multicultural will play a key role in designing, coordinating and improving Ambulance Victoria’s program of work to create a safe, fair, inclusive work environment and services for employees, first responders and patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Reporting to the Senior Lead, Diversity & Inclusion, The Program Lead, Multicultural, will play a key leadership role in the development, implementation and evaluation of culturally responsible programs and activities, applying best practice techniques and methodologies for workplace reform. The Program Lead will apply evidence based codesign and change management principles and strategies and deliver inclusive practices and targeted culturally and linguistically diverse programs across Victoria.
The appointee will have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing diversity, inclusion and engagement projects and change, with particular focus on strengthening outcomes for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  With a strong knowledge and understanding of both Victorian and Federal equal opportunity and human rights legislation, policy and frameworks, the Program Lead will bring sound understanding and experience in large scale change management.  Highly developed communication skills, excellent stakeholder engagement with a diverse range of partners and personable attributes of resilience, empathy and adaptability will also be key to the success of this role.
The Organisation
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 the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time’ to life.
As a valued member of AV, you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. Although there will be a requirement to maintain a presence at Headquarters, flexible working arrangements are available and will be discussed with the successful candidate. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.
Occasional travel throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria may be required.
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including a Police Check.
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.
At all levels of AV, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows the organisation to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for the people within AV.
For more information on the creation of the new division, please visit: https://info.fisherleadership.com/ambulancevictoria
To apply – click on ‘APPLY ONLINE’ and using reference AMBplm0522, address your cover letter and resume to Sandra Kerr, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.