Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Transport / Logistics Location: South Melbourne Business Centre Date Advertised: 11-JUL-25 Job Reference: AV/1873940 Job Title: Lead Contract & Business (Fleet & Equipment) Business Unit: Division: Classification: Work Location: Position Type: Job Duration:N/A Contact Name: Contact Phone/Email/Fax: 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 Lead Contract & Business (Fleet & Equipment) to support in the service delivery of 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 South Melbourne in line with our hybrid working model. Reporting to the Senior Manager Operational Fleet & Equipment, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to: In consultation with key stakeholders, proactively identify and initiate process improvement activities across fleet and equipment functions and activities, supporting the implementation of new business processes and models to support business and organisational needs whilst ensuring improvements to processes, productivity, quality, cost control and customer service Monitor and analyse relevant trends, providing management with information to improve decision making and general knowledge of internal and external factors that may impact fleet and equipment operations Contribute to the development and implementation of a fleet replacement program that delivers the best operational and commercial outcome to AV Prepare, contribute and support the development of complex fleet and equipment business cases, engaging with stakeholders to understand business requirements, clearly documenting business impact and cost rational, including financial analysis Provide strong and effective leadership to direct reports by fostering a culture of professional development, leadership and continuous improvement To be considered for this position you will possess a postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and high level relevant experience in a business or related discipline. Other requirements include: Broad background with substantial business and management experience, including experience in the management of contracts Proven experience in undertaking business analysis and driving and implementing process and business improvement activities Knowledge of Victorian Government Purchasing Board Guidelines Strong analysis skills including significant experience in preparing, reporting and monitoring budgets Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills to gain the acceptance and support of ideas, cooperation of others, and the ability to modify styles and techniques to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications 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. Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include:  Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position A separate document addressing the key selection criteria from the position description Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Thursday 24 July 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 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.