At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This 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 will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life.
A dedicated team has been established within the Safety, Recovery & Inclusion Department to lead Ambulance Victoria's Occupational Violence (OV) Prevention, Response, Recovery and Learning Program. The Lead Safety Programs - Occupational Violencerole works across a diverse stakeholder environment to deliver strategic initiatives that improve workforce safety outcomes, informed by data, evidence and organisational priorities. The role is responsible for analysing trends and performance data, developing executive reports and briefings, leading communication and engagement activities, supporting governance and assurance processes, and driving the implementation of key occupational violence reforms. This position plays a critical role in strengthening AV's management of occupational violence risks and embedding sustainable, evidence-based practices across the organisation.
This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position until July 2028. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, the successful applicant will maintain a regular presence at Doncaster in line with AV's hybrid working model.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager Safety - Occupational Violence, this role will:
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Provide expert advice and influence senior leaders to embed sustainable, evidence-based safety practices across Ambulance Victoria
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Lead high-profile occupational violence projects and reforms that improve workforce safety and deliver organisation-wide change
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Analyse data, trends and workforce insights to identify risks, measure outcomes and inform strategic decision-making
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Develop practical frameworks, tools and solutions that strengthen occupational violence prevention, response, recovery and organisational learning
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Drive stakeholder engagement and communication strategies across operational leaders, frontline employees, unions and key partners
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Prepare executive briefings, Board papers and reports that support governance, assurance and organisational priorities
This is a unique opportunity to shape one of AV's most significant workforce safety programs, work closely with senior leaders and drive meaningful improvements in occupational violence prevention, response and employee safety outcomes.
About you
To be considered for this position you will possess:
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A postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline with high level relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or equivalent (desirable)
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Demonstrated experience in occupational violence prevention, program development, or related high-risk safety environments
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Proven experience in designing and delivering health & safety programs of work, including end-to-end program development and implementation
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Experience applying adult learning principles and instructional design approaches to develop effective learning solutions
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Strong project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Please see the position description for a full list of position requirements and key selection criteria.
Work ing 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, Respectand Excellenceto life at AV, we want to hear from you!
Important information
By 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.
Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.
This position is classified AV5under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2025.
The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.
How to apply
Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include
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Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
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Current resume
When submitting your application you will be required to respond to the following:
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What is your approach to engaging frontline staff and leaders when introducing new safety programs or changes to practice?
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How do you ensure OV safety initiatives remain practical and workable for frontline staff in a high-demand and dynamic operational environments?
Please note: Answers are limited to 500words each and a separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 16 August 2026. 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
[email protected] 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 [email protected] and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.