Reference Number: 5493
Category: Administration and Support
Department: People & Culture
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Contribute to improving clinical outcomes and workforce capability by strengthening systems for the prevention and management of Occupation Violence and Aggression (OVA)
Two ongoing part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunities - Open to RN, RPN and Allied Health applicants with relevant qualifications and experience
Heidelberg location, with flexibility to work across Austin Health’s three main sites
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Workforce Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department
The Workforce Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department sits within the People and Culture Directorate at Austin Health. We are based at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and is responsible for providing advisory services, strategic direction and planning for the health, safety and wellbeing of the workforce across all campuses, covering over 11,500 employees.
Key areas of responsibility include occupational health and safety management systems, injury management and return to work, workforce wellbeing, emergency preparedness and business continuity.
About the role
As the OVA Education and Training Specialist, you will be responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality OVA education and training across Austin Health. You will promote a proactive, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches that prioritises early intervention, de-escalation, workforce wellbeing and the reduction of OVA related risks and hazards.
A regular day will see you:
Deliver and evaluate organisation-wide training to prevent and manage Occupational Violence and Aggression.
Design engaging, evidence-informed education programs across clinical and non-clinical teams.
Build workforce capability in early intervention, de-escalation and safe response to behaviours of concern.
Collaborate with stakeholders to implement consistent, best practice learning strategies across the organisation.
Contribute to safer workplaces by strengthening systems, reducing risk and driving continuous improvement.
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skill set.
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you
Relevant professional qualification in a health-related discipline (e.g. Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Psychologist, and registered with the relevant governing body without restriction).
Extensive experience designing and delivering adult education and workforce training in healthcare environments.
Strong clinical knowledge in recognising, preventing and managing occupational violence and behaviours of concern.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training across multiple formats, including face-to-face and online.
Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and support change.
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Anthony Purdon, OVA Education Program Coordinator at
[email protected].
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
