AMBULANCE VICTORIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 â 2012
AMBULANCE VICTORIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 â 2012
AMBULANCE VICTORIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 â 2012
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2. Foster workforce development and welfare<br />
Strategic themes Strategies Outcomes<br />
Workforce capability:<br />
Support workforce development to<br />
increase organisational effectiveness<br />
• Develop a long-term workforce plan which identifies future<br />
organisational workforce needs and assists universities to<br />
plan student intakes<br />
• Support national initiatives on paramedic course<br />
accreditation through the Council of Ambulance Authorities,<br />
and continue AV liaison with universities regarding their<br />
selection procedures and curricula of paramedic courses<br />
Assured future supply of appropriately qualified<br />
paramedics<br />
Continuing development of paramedic education to meet<br />
service delivery needs<br />
• Review the current program for graduate paramedic<br />
recruits and explore options to improve their transition into<br />
the workforce<br />
Improved pathway for paramedic graduates to obtain<br />
the experience required to practice independently<br />
• Promote the career development of paramedics, including<br />
progression to specialist roles (MICA, Clinical Instructor,<br />
Clinical Specialist, Clinical Support Officer, Flight Paramedic<br />
etc)<br />
Improved AV clinical performance and workforce<br />
satisfaction<br />
• Further expand opportunities for all members of the<br />
workforce to develop their management and technical skills<br />
and strengthen the succession planning framework<br />
Improved management capability and succession<br />
planning<br />
• Develop and implement new strategies to attract and retain<br />
paramedics in regional and rural areas<br />
Improved retention of rural operational workforce<br />
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