Occupational Violence Prevention Advisor

1 day ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville Hospital and Health Service Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About your employer:

Clinical Excellence

Townsville HHS delivers specialist healthcare across 21 facilities, including the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia. We are committed to safety, quality, and innovation.

Career Growth and Development

We support lifelong learning and development through structured education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

Our people-focused safety culture and regional setting offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive team environment.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and the lifestyle benefits of living in beautiful North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $ to $ p.f. (AO5)
  • Annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The Occupational Violence Prevention (OVP) Advisor is an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing  team and has a fundamental objective to reduce harm associated with occupational violence and aggression.

The OVP Advisor will work directly with teams and individuals to address workplace hazards and implement strategies to minimise the risk of harm to staff exposed to violence and aggression in the workplace.

The role will lead change, coordinate delivery of initiatives and promote continuous improvement across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (Townsville HHS).

Requirements:

  • Whilst not mandatory, possession of Lead Investigator training and a Cert IV Training and Assessment would be highly regarded.
  • A work health and safety qualification will be well regarded.
  • Probation period may apply.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Catherine Duffy on

Applications close: Wednesday, 13 November 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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