Senior Clinical Consultant - OVA Projects & Education

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: CNC C, RPN Grade 5, Psychologist Grade 3 or Allied Health equivalent + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

The role focuses on project implementation and evaluation of occupational violence and aggression (OVA) initiatives to support improvement using evidence-based models and research literature to inform practice. The position works collaboratively with teams and managers to introduce, implement and evaluate new projects to improve patient and staff safety. The role also supports the delivery of education and specifically provides support as required to the facilitation of the Reframe virtual reality OVA training for workers. The role providing expert support for OVA-related projects as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management, including implementation and evaluation
• Education facilitation and support
• Expert advice and support

About You:

You are an experienced clinical leader and project manager with a proven ability to implement, evaluate, and continuously improve occupational violence prevention initiatives.

You are a skilled educator and relationship builder, capable of providing training, support, and guidance to diverse stakeholders.

Innovative, outcomes-focused, and highly organised, you have strong change management and communication skills and evaluation skills, with postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field preferred.

Your passion for workplace safety and commitment to evidence-based practice will contribute to meaningful and lasting organisational improvements.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about innovation, improvement and well-being, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 19 August 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Harriet Downing (Acting Operations Manager) on 0408 177 *** or ***************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.