Manager Occupational Violence Prevention
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Salary Range: $127,150 per annum to $144,444 per annum + 11.5% super and benefits
Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
ABOUT NSW AMBULANCE
NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
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Around the Grounds - November 2024
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Manager Occupational Violence Prevention (MOVP) plays a critical role in leading and implementing strategies to prevent and mitigate occupational violence within the NSW Ambulance Service. This position will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and policies aimed at protecting the safety and well-being of paramedics and all operational staff who face the risk of occupational violence in the course of their duties. The MOVP will also collaborate closely with leadership, frontline staff, union representatives, and external agencies to ensure a comprehensive, proactive approach to managing and reducing the impact of occupational violence.
Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.
WHATS ON OFFER
- Excellent remuneration and leave support including annual, parental, carers and more
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off
- Additional Public Holiday
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income & increases your take home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary
- Staff Support Program - extensive free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
- Discounted private health insurance
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team
- Flexible / hybrid working conditions
- Accessible via Public Transport
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following experience and attributes:
- Extensive experience in managing occupational violence risks (or a similar field), with a track record of developing and implementing prevention strategies in high-pressure, frontline service environments.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cultural change, build trusted relationships, and support staff wellbeing in challenging operational contexts.
- Resilient, analytical, and solutions-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement, staff safety, and evidence-based practice in violence prevention.
HOW TO APPLY
Please respond to the below two (2) pre-screening questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.
Question 1: Describe a situation where you have had to make a decision that involved a high degree of risk? How did it turn out?
Question 2: Describe a situation where you had to help others to reach a compromise. What did you do and what was the result?
If you’d like to discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Sascha Newton:
E: sascha.newton@health.nsw.gov.au
M: 0408 528 104
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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