Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: AV/1916662
At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to saving and improving 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 to be a world leading ambulance service to life.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Enterprise Services, the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) provides enterprise leadership for procurement, supply chain management and contract management aligned with AV's strategic priorities and business needs. The role works closely with executives, government agencies and system partners to deliver procurement outcomes that support financial sustainability, service performance and public value.
About the role
Reporting to the Executive Director Enterprise Services, the CPO leads procurement capability across AV, embedding best practice procurement planning, contract management and commercial governance. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
About you
Suited to a highly motivated and strategic senior leader with significant procurement experience, the successful applicant will possess (but is not limited to):
Working at Ambulance Victoria
As a valued member of AV, you will enjoy a professional working environment that rec ognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, 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 as an Executive Contract, fixed term for five years and is Victorian based. Hybrid working options are available however it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our Doncaster headquarters as their primary location, and other locations across the state as required.
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:
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 26 April 2026. 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 any queries, please contact Melissa Ryan, Senior Advisor Recruitment & Selection via phone – 0477 242 947 or email [email protected].
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.