At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to saving and improving lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. Our purpose is to bring world leading, patient-focused, out of hospital, mobile and emergency healthcare to the Victorian community. No matter what 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.AV is currently accepting applications for the position of a primary care or emergency medicine Medical Advisor. The Medical Advisor will provide expert clinical support, advice and guidance to AV's Paramedic Practitioner Candidates (PPCs) and qualified Paramedic Practitioners (PPs) and serve as a key clinical escalation and advisory role within the broader Paramedic Practitioner (PP) program.This is a part-time (0.5), two-year fixed term position. Although the role is predominantly hybrid, the position is based at our Essendon Fields Operations Centre with some statewide travel (as required).About the roleReporting to the Executive Medical Director of AV, the Medical Advisor will be responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality, evidence-based clinical governance across the paramedic practitioner programme at AV, supporting safe service delivery and alignment with AV clinical standards and relevant health service requirements. The role will provide expert advice and guidance on scope of practice, clinical decision-making, supervision frameworks, and risk management across the paramedic practitioner program.Areas requiring support may include the clinical practice guidelines team, education, patient safety, projects, research and evaluation, regional operations or specialist operations. In addition, the Medical Advisor may, if appropriately qualified, provide a consultation by providing prompt, consistent, individualised, contemporary advice and risk assessment to paramedics requiring advice and support to manage complex or unique clinical situations.Responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:Provide senior medical oversight and work closely with Clinical leads and Clinical Supervisors in partner health services to support consistent and effective supervision, enabling PPCs to progress toward qualification while maintaining patient safety and clinical qualityWork collaboratively with partner health services to ensure appropriate clinical governance of Paramedic Practitioner activity within emergency departments and urgent care centres,



and to ensure alignment with local governance frameworks and the broader PP programProvide comprehensive, up to date, evidence based clinical support, advice and guidance to areas of AV including the Medical Advisor's area of specialty and general medical advice to other areas including clinical practice guidelines team, education, patient safety, projects, research and evaluation, regional or specialist operationsSupport continuous improvement and the enhancement of clinical practice through effective case review and audit processesDevelop strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with others in the pursuit of shared goalsDemonstrate appropriate leadership in providing constructive feedback, coaching & training opportunities to othersProvide authority to paramedics to perform skills or procedures or administer medications that require physician authorisation in the relevant CPGs** Role may involve direct in-field clinical supervision** Detailed responsibilities are outlined in the attached Position DescriptionAbout youThe successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with expertise in their relevant field and extensive understanding of pre-hospital environment. Other requirements include but not limited to:Specialist registration with Medical Board of Australia (MBoA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Appropriate specialist qualification (FACEM, FRACGP, FACRRM or equivalent)Compliance with specialist college CME requirementsCurrent professional indemnity insuranceHigh level proficiency in telephone medicine including clinical assessmentCurrent experience in the management of undifferentiated and/or critically ill patients as appropriate to speciality backgroundAbility to make sound and rational decisions based on available information and communicate and take action in a clear and calm mannerWorking at Ambulance VictoriaAs 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 and other perks 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 informationBy 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.Applicants who progress through the selection process will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct & police checks and provide certified copies of relevant qualifications where requested. A current Working with Children check and unrestricted Australian Work Rights are also required for this position.Remuneration is aligned with Fractional Doctors (17.6+ hrs/week) rates under the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) Enterprise Agreement reflecting the successful candidate's specialist year level. The full position description can be found on the AV Careers website to applyYour application is an integral part of the selection process and must include:Cover letter outlining your motivation in applying for this position of Medical AdvisorCurrent resumeWhen submitting your application, you will be prompted to respond to the following fields/questions:AHPRA Registration (Number/Type/Specialty/Expiry)Fellowship detailsWhat skills and experience can you bring to the role?What you are hoping to gain from this opportunity?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 AEST on Wednesday 5 August 2026. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website to be considered. For any further queries please contact recruitment via quoting the job title.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 and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.
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📌 Medical Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 State Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne