Project Manager Occupational Violence Prevention Projects

Position Title: Project Manager Occupational Violence Prevention Projects

Employment Type: Temporary (Full-time / up to 21 months) with possible extension

Salary range: $127,150 per annum to $144,444 per annum + 12% super and benefits (Health Manager 3)

Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Applications Close: Midnight on 18 September 2025

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

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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NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply

About the Opportunity:

The Project Manager Occupational Violence Prevention (OVP) Projects is responsible for leading the development and implementation of key strategic OVP projects within the NSWA Safety unit, most notably the Body Worn Camera and In-Vehicle Cameras – to support the reduction of occupational violence risks to frontline staff. This position will oversee all phases of program delivery including planning, procurement, stakeholder engagement and implementation coordination. The role may also be required to support the delivery of other occupational violence prevention initiatives, aligned to the organisation's Safety Strategy and legislative obligations.

The position is critical to ensuring effective and safe integration of these technologies into frontline operations, with robust change management, risk governance, and cultural sensitivity at the core of delivery. This role may require some travel across NSW.

Please note: This position is for a period of up to twenty-one (21) months with possible extension.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects - ideally in the deployment of safety, security, or surveillance technologies in a public health or emergency services environment.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of occupational violence risks, WHS obligations, and the practical application of control measures in frontline operational settings.
• Experience navigating privacy, legal, or ethical considerations related to surveillance, data security, or staff safety.
• High-level interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience working autonomously to drive the program
• Tertiary qualifications in project management, work health and safety, public administration, technology implementation or a related discipline are desirable

How to Apply:

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Provide an example about a time when you worked with a stakeholder or colleague who had different ideas or perspectives, and how you managed to collaborate effectively to achieve the organisations goals? What was the outcome?

Question 2: Describe the biggest project you have had to manage in your department from beginning to end. How did you coordinate activities and monitor the progress? What was the outcome?

Need more information?

• Click here for the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Information
• Learn more about careers at NSW Ambulance here

Additional Benefits:

Financial benefits

• Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasing
• Accessible via Public Transport

Work-life balance

• Flexible or Hybrid Work Agreements may be negotiated
• Paid Allocated Days Off (ADOs) once a month
• Additional Public Holiday

Professional development

• Career development and growth opportunities
• Access to on-the-job development and coaching

Health & wellbeing

• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
• Discounted private health insurance
• Staff Support Program – extensive free, confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria articulated in Role Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.

• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.

Contact People

Please contactBelinda Boothroyd on if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Please contact ambulance- if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.