• 25th Nov 2024

EOIs open for the Victorian Paramedicine Council

The Chief Paramedic Officer, Dr Louise Reynolds, together with Safercare Victoria are excited to be founding the Victorian Paramedicine Council. The Victorian Paramedicine Council will be an advisory body to the Chief Paramedic Officer.

What is the purpose of the Council?

The Victorian Paramedicine Council will be the inclusive and consultative voice of the profession through its relevant stakeholder membership.

In collaboration with Department of Health (DH), Safer Care Victoria (SCV), health services and industrial partners, the Council will develop an agenda to lead, implement change and reforms for sector-wide improvements.

Members strategic advice will inform the prioritisation of these initiatives which will focus on - but are not limited to – current and future workforce challenges, consumer engagement and scope of practice. These initiatives will consider the integration of the broader paramedicine career domains of education, research, clinical and leadership.

It is expected that Council member’s advice will challenge the norm, be open to new and novel concepts whilst being aligned with the broader departmental and federal health workforce strategy opportunities for the wider integration of multi-disciplinary models of care. The communication process will involve a two-way exchange between the Council and SCV, facilitating effective dissemination of information between both parties.

What does Council membership entail?

Successful candidates will commit to meeting on a quarterly basis (for 2 hours) for an appointment of 3 years, the foundational meeting is planned for February 2025. Council members are expected to attend all meetings each year, as is reasonably practical. Out of session meetings may be required. Members should have the support of their employer to meet the attendance requirement.

What representation are we looking for?

The Council aims for a diverse membership representative of the Paramedicine profession across Victoria. In this role members represent the Paramedicine profession across Victoria rather than their individual service.

The Council is looking for representatives from each of the following sectors:

  • Community Paramedicine
  • Jurisdictional Ambulance Service (AV) Rural
  • Jurisdictional Ambulance Service (AV) Metro
  • Paramedicine student (currently enrolled)
  • Paramedicine student (recent graduate)
  • Paramedicine professional and/or industrial association
  • Private sector employing Registered Paramedics (urgent care plus non-urgent/NEPT)
  • Paramedic practitioner (or current PP student)
  • Paramedicine Clinical Deans
  • Other as required

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex) people, and applicants at different stages of their leadership journey are encouraged to apply.

How to apply?

  • A current brief CV (including two referees)
  • Complete the EOI application form
  • View Selection Criteria and find out more here.
  • View the Draft Terms of Reference here.
  • Email your application form and CV to CPO@safercare.vic.gov.au by COB Friday 6 December 2024

For questions, please contact the Council secretariat at CPO@safercare.vic.gov.au

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