Job Type: Casual/Temporary Category: Medical and Nursing Location: Various Date Advertised: 14-MAR-25 Job Reference: AV/1850280 Job Title: Patient Transport Officer (Wangaratta) - Casual Business Unit: Division: Summary: At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve 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 of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.  We are seeking a casual Patient Transport Officer (PTO) to operate from Wangaratta Branch.  Working from Monday to Friday between 8.00am – 8.00pm on 8 hour shifts, Patient Transport Officers provide effective and efficient care and transport of non-emergency pre and post hospital patients.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Respond to all cases in a timely manner Provide appropriate patient assessment, care, and transport, in accordance with applicable regulations Complete Patient Care Records and other relevant documentation in an accurate manner Provide effective patient handover to hospital staff/patient relatives  To be considered for this position you will have: Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport or equivalent including (Qualified Ambulance Paramedic, Diploma of Emergency Health Care, Bachelor of Health Science, Paramedicine Degree) Current Victorian driver license Minimum 100 hours of on-road clinical experience completed within a two-year period Demonstrated understanding of Scope of Practice/Clinical Practice Guidelines for the role you are applying for  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 The successful applicant is required to: Drive and operate any of AV's operational fleet Attend a 4-week induction program during business hours in metropolitan Melbourne Live 45-60 minutes from the advertised work location (to manage fatigue)  Candidates may be required to undergo: Pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks Assessment of any secondary employment or outside interests  The salary for this role is in alignment with the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2024 classifications plus super. 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 Certified copy of the relevant qualification Evidence of 100 supervised clinical hours. (e.g. letter from employer/ logbook)  When applying you will be taken to the careers portal where you will be asked to upload the required documents and answer the following questions: Why the opportunity is of interest to you? What do you envisage are the key challenges for this role and how you propose to meet these challenges? Please provide an example on how you were dispatched to a NEPT case that was out of your scope of practice and explain how you managed the patient for the best patient experience and outcome? Please note: These questions are asked in lieu of key selection criteria, therefore must be answered.  Answers are limited to 500 words each.  Please note: Applications missing any of the required documents may not be considered.  Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Sunday 13 April 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.