Project Officer (Occupational Violence & Aggression)

 

Position Title: Project Officer (Occupational Violence and Aggression)    

Classification: HS5            

Salary per hour: $46.99 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Fixed Term 6-month Contract full-time

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

 

Role description

We are seeking a WHS project officer to lead and support initiatives focused on Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) management.

This successful candidate will work closely with clinical and operational teams to enhance workplace safety, implement best-practice strategies and support compliance with relevant WHS legislation and organizational policies.

You will also assist with other safety-related projects and engage with staff and stakeholders to embed a “Safety Always” culture across the organisation.

 

About you

• Experience in WHS or related safety project roles within healthcare
• Strong understanding of Occupational Violence and Aggression frameworks and best practices.
• Experience building strong relationships to influence key internal stakeholders and motivate employees increasing awareness and engagement
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, execute and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to changing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to produce reports for a variety of audiences.
• Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, make decisions, set realistic goals and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as an effective team member by sharing information, supporting and assisting colleagues in a proactive manner to meet goals and deadlines.
• Well-developed computer skills with previous experience in data collection, analysis and problem solving

 

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

 

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

 

For further information about this position, please contact Virginia Jones – Director WHS, Emergency Management & Security on 03 5471 3340.

 

 Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.