OHS Specialist - Violence Prevention

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Generous annual leave entitlements


• Comprehensive salary packaging benefits


• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities  

The Position 

Job Reference: 3570

Position Title: OHS Specialist - Violence Prevention
Classification: ZF4 / Allied Health Grade 2 ( Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $4,544.20
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Full time Fixed Term (April 2026 - September 2027)

Closing date: 15/02/2026

The OHS Specialist – Violence Prevention role is focused on enhancing the management and control of occupational violence and aggression risks across Bendigo Health. 

This position requires a blend of clinical expertise, leadership, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

You will partner closely with nurse unit managers, clinical leaders, health and safety representatives, educators, and security staff to ensure a comprehensive understanding, assessment, and control of violence and aggression risks. The role will provide subject matter expertise and lead innovation to strengthen organisational capability in managing behaviours of concern (BOC) across all patient groups, fostering a culture of safety throughout the health service. 

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs


• Career development and education opportunities


• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight


• Flexible Working Arrangements


• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The People and Culture Division supports managers, staff and volunteers working at Bendigo Health through a range of services including workforce planning, resourcing strategies, employee relations, industrial relations, learning education and development (LEAD) and workplace health and safety

The staff in the Division of People and Culture provide support and advice in line with our strategic goals and objectives of empowering our people and providing a positive work environment for staff and volunteers where they feel valued, safe and supported to work together in delivering excellent care and services.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Heidi Hine, Director - Occupational Health and Safety on 03 5454 8770 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers

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