A clear majority of Ambulance Victoria paramedics and their colleagues have voted in favour of a new enterprise agreement aimed at improving their experience at work while delivering timely high-quality care to the Victorian community.
78.9 per cent of eligible employees voted in the ballot, which closed at 4pm on Monday 16 December, with 97.3 per cent voting in support of the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2024.
This new four-year agreement delivers a significant package of entitlements and conditions which will allow Ambulance Victoria to cement its position as one of the world's leading ambulance services.
The Agreement will deliver tangible improvements for our people - from their experience at work and how they are supported, to their salary and career, work-life balance and mobility, and improved equity in access to conditions and opportunities.
Importantly, the Agreement recognises the need to deliver a better end-of-shift experience, so more paramedics can finish work on time.
I thank our people for their support, feedback and patience as we have worked through this process. I'd also like to recognise the bargaining parties - including the Victorian Ambulance Union (VAU) and the United Workers' Union (UWU) - for their collaborative and constructive approach to these negotiations.
The Agreement will be submitted to the Fair Work Commission for approval. Once reviewed and approved, it will become operative seven days post approval by the Fair Work Commission.
Ambulance Victoria looks forward to continuing to work closely with our people and the VAU and UWU to implement the new enterprise agreement.
Ambulance Victoria is committed to delivering a world-leading ambulance service that is focussed on positive patient health outcomes, and the way we connect with each other, our partners and the broader health system.
Andrew Crisp AM APM
Ambulance Victoria Interim Chief Executive Officer
