Occupational Violence Coordinator

Bendigo Health

  • Bendigo, VIC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Work in an environment that offers:
  • Access to career progression and professional development
  • Shape the future of occupational violence prevention at Bendigo Health
  • Directly contribute to a safer, more supportive environment for frontline workers
The PositionJob Reference: 2868Position Title: Occupational Violence Coordinator
Classification: ZF4
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $4,490.80
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Full Time Fixed Term - 18 month contractClosing date: 07/09/2025This newly created position will improve the management and control of the occupational violence and aggression risks across the health service.The role requires sound clinical knowledge and leadership, ability to work autonomously and within a team environment. Collaboration with nurse unit managers, clinical nurse leaders, HSRs, liaison nurses, educators and security staff is expected.The position will work to ensure the risk of occupational violence and aggression at Bendigo Health is fully understood, assessed and that there are effective controls implemented to eliminate or reduce the risk of incidents involving our staff and ensure a culture of safety is embedded through our practices. The role will provide subject matter expertise and drive innovation and organisational capability for the management of behaviours of concern (BOC) across all patient cohorts.Working with Bendigo HealthBendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
  • Staff health and wellbeing programs
  • Career development and education opportunities
  • Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.Bendigo RegionBendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.Interested?We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.Need more information? Please contact Heidi Hine on 03 5454 8770 for a confidential discussion.Diversity and InclusionBendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.Position Description:Careers Video Reference:Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more:

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