Lead Audit and Risk

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 Audit & Risk professional to help the organisation identify potential risks, prevent issues before they occur, and make sure important processes are working effectively. You will provide advice to leaders, oversee audits, and support improvements that help the organisation operate safely, responsibly and efficiently. 

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 Chief Risk Officer, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

• Design and implement integrated enterprise risk, audit and internal controls processes and systems
• Test, evaluate and report on effectiveness of identified business controls and track and monitor treatment plans
• Act as Policy Lead for select internal controls policies and frameworks, ensuring they are embedded across the organisation, regularly updated with changes clearly communicated and reported on as required
• Deliver meaningful risk assessments for business functions and support development, delivery and tracking of risk mitigation strategies 

About you

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. You will have the integrity to manage sensitive matters with discretion, the analytical capability to solve complex problems, and the ability to build trusted relationships while delivering high-quality advice, reporting and risk management outcomes. 

To be considered for this position you will possess:

• A degree or relevant industry certification (or progress toward) in Audit, Law, Financial or Business Management, Risk Management or a related discipline with high level relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience
• Professional Accreditation in Internal Audit or Risk Management (desirable)
• Demonstrated significant experience in at least two of the following areas: audit, internal controls, risk management, finance and/or insurance
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience designing and implementing integrated technology systems and processes for monitoring, tracking and reporting on assurance activities, or relevant technology implementation experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing contemporary business intelligence and reporting suites using structured data 

Please see the position description for a full list of position requirements and key selection criteria. 

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 2025. 

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website. 

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 

When submitting your application you will be required to respond to the following:

• What skills and experience make you the right person for this role?
• What do you consider to be the most important areas of risk for Ambulance Victoria?

Please note: Answers are limited to 500 words each and a separate document responding to the key selection criteria is notrequired. 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm (AEDT) on Sunday 6 December 2026. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website 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 [email protected] and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.