Lead Training Coordinator

**Reference Number**:2136**Category**:Administration and support**Department**:People & Culture**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**- Make an impact in this newly created role to establish and manage the occupational violence and aggression training program for Austin Health
Full time 12-month fixed term opportunity (open to part time)
Flexible hybrid working from home and office (located at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital)
- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.**About the Health, Safety and Wellness Department**
- The Health, Safety and Wellness department is responsible for providing advisory services, strategic direction and planning for the workforce health, safety and wellness across all Austin Health campuses. Key areas of responsibility include occupational health and safety management, injury recovery and return to work, workforce immunisation, safety and wellbeing education and training, and the wellbeing program.**About the role**
- As the Lead Training Coordinator - Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA), this strategic role will be integral to advancing the quality and risk management priorities of the organisation. You will establish and manage the OVA training program ensuring it aligns with best practices.- A regular day will see you:- Plan, design, and coordinate the OVA training program, ensuring it aligns with best practices and clinical education strategies.
Conduct and oversee training sessions on managing clinical aggression for both clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring alignment with Austin Health policies.
Continuously monitor, evaluate, and update the OVA training program based on feedback and incident learnings, recommending and implementing improvements.
Work closely with clinical educators and the Health Safety and Wellness team, providing expert advice on managing behaviours of concern and clinical aggression.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the training model, participate in strategic planning, and report to relevant committees on progress and outcomes.

**About you**
- As the Lead Training Coordinator - OVA, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in employee safety and wellbeing and patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.- To be successful in this role, you will be:- Qualified as a Registered Nurse Grade 4, Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5, Allied Health Grade 4 or Psychologist Grade 4
Expertise in assessing and managing behaviours of concern and OVA in clinical settings, with a strong understanding of evidence-based practices and relevant legislation.
Highly effective presentation, engagement, and influencing skills, with the ability to develop collaborative partnerships and lead teams across multiple disciplines.
Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning programs, with a focus on continuous improvement and alignment with best practices and organisational strategies.

**Our benefits**
- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Mentoring and career development opportunities
Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport and discounted car parking.

**Work with us**- **Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the **position description **for further details.**

**Application closing date: 15 December 2024