Occupational Violence and Aggression - Nurse

Reference Number: 52982:  Occupational Violence and Aggression - Nurse 
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Occupational Violence and Aggression Nurse to join the OHS & Wellbeing team. 

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The purpose of the Occupational Violence & Aggression Nurse role is to support the response at Northern Health to Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) incidents, including monitoring and implementation of recommendations.

The role will report to the Northern Health OVA Coordinator and will proactively work towards minimising the risks of occupational violence and aggression.

This position is responsible for:

• Where required support and advise on OVA matters, early intervention and management of actual and or potential risks of OVA to minimise the impact of harm associated with OVA.


• Support in-service education to multidisciplinary teams that aims to reduce the risk of clinical aggression.


• Work with the PAMOVA Coordinators in supporting staff, leaders and OVA Champions.


• Assist in collating data and preparing papers for relevant committees as required.


• Identify, investigate and respond to staff concerns and issues related to OVA and undertake analysis of reporting.


• Coach and guide staff on the utilisation of OVA procedures, guidelines, investigations, documentation and processes.


• Collaborate with members of the OHS, Wellbeing and Injury Management teams when required. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An understanding of current approaches to the prevention of OVA


• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements and risk management and investigation as it applies to OVA


• Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative manner with key internal and external stakeholder at all levels


• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, communicate, negotiate and escalate as required in response to management of OVA. 

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Eve Kodermann, OVA Coordinator [email protected] 

Applications close 13 February 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program


• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support


• An inclusive and culturally safe space


• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.