Careers

Closes 15 Nov 2009

Vacancy No: 2009/MX01

Applications are invited from ambulance paramedics with a minimum of ALS qualification to apply for the position of Station Officer at the Murchison Branch.

Murchison is a small rural village of approximately 600 people located 25 minutes from Shepparton just west of the Goulburn Valley Highway. This vacancy seeks a person who is highly motivated and has an interest in building the profile of ambulance throughout the community. You will be working with CERT team members at Namgambie and ACO’s within the community at Murchinson.

Paramedics who are highly motivated, have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, and have a passion for developing an integrated ambulance service and volunteer personnel model should apply. The successful applicant will be responsible for middle management activities of the branch within this community and play a lead role in the recruitment of staff and volunteer members of the Murchison team.

We require an applicant with:
•    Minimum ALS Paramedic qualification and a demonstrated high standard of experience of patient care skills and knowledge, and emergency management expertise.
•    Demonstrated leadership skills
•    High level of interpersonal and communication skills and stake holder management experience
•    Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
•    High level of safety awareness and compliance
•    Willingness to recruit, train and work with Ambulance Community Officers
•    Commitment to the maintenance of a high level of clinical competence and professionalism
•    Demonstrate commitment to community engagement

This branch operates on an oncall basis which requires the successful candidate to live within 8km raduis or 10 minutes time frame of the branch whilst on call and on duty. Conditions of employment will be as specified in the Rural Ambulance Victoria MX Award 2005. Further information on the role and location can be obtained from Brian Linton, Group Manager 0408 333 606 or Lisa McCarty HR Partner, Hume Region 0400 276 807.

Applicants are requested to address the selection criteria detailed in the position description which is available by contacting Sharon Bennett on (03) 9840 3927, emailing recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or via the Ambulance Victoria website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality including:
•    A covering letter
•    A resume
•    A document addressing the selection criteria detailed in the position description

We request that your application for the Station Officer - Murchison position is forwarded by Sunday 15 November 2009 to recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or addressed to:

Station Officer - Murchison
Recruitment Unit
Ambulance Victoria
P O Box 2000
DONCASTER   VIC   3108