{"id":3445281,"url":"https://alion.io/job/forensicare-clinical-educator-ova-reduction","title":"Clinical Educator - OVA Reduction","company":{"id":4422021,"name":"Forensicare","domain":"forensicare.vic.gov.au","url":"https://alion.io/company/forensicare","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Dayforce","truth_index":null},"role":"Education","role_family":"Education","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":123302,"max":140925,"currency":"AUD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":99227},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T13:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-11-02T10:30:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Clinical Educator - OVA Reduction\nGrade: RPN5/OT5 Educator/SW5 Educator/P4\nLocation: Based at Thomas Embling Hospital (May be required to work at other sites from time to time).\nFull time - Multiple roles\n$123,302 - $140,925 + Super + Benefits\nForensicare\nForensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused programs that support consumers living with serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system, across a variety of settings including community-based services, inpatient units, and secure environments throughout Victoria.\nPosition Objective\nThe Clinical Educator – Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) Reduction is an advanced clinical leadership role, responsible for leading the delivery of training and clinical education relevant to safely reducing clinical aggression and violence and restrictive practices at Thomas Embling Hospital. The role leads hospital induction and ongoing security training, and physical intervention training and debriefing support for hospital staff, as part of the organisation-wide Prevention and Management of Aggression (PMoA) training and framework.\nThe Clinical Educator – OVA Reduction educates clinical and non-clinical staff, as required, in preventative, secondary and tertiary strategies for reducing the risk of clinical aggression and violence in a manner that maintains consumer dignity and safely reduces reliance on restrictive practices. This role provides in-situ teaching, coaching and support in clinical violence and aggression management to strengthen workforce capability and promote the application of safe, trauma-informed, recovery-focused and least-restrictive practices. It leads and supports post-incident debriefing, reporting, review, practice development and quality improvement activities to enhance clinical practice and reduce restrictive interventions.\nThe position contributes to clinical governance processes and promotes a consistent, human rights-based approach to violence and aggression management across the hospital. Working collaboratively with clinical leaders, educators and governance committees, the role supports organisational capability, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice. It also promotes a safe environment for consumers, staff and visitors. \nKey Responsibilities\nLead hospital physical intervention training as part of the organisation-wide Prevention and Management of Aggression (PMoA) training, including induction and refresher programs.\nSupport staff to develop skills in therapeutic engagement, early intervention, de-escalation and safe responses to clinical violence and aggression.\nEnsure education and training is evidence-based and aligned with relevant legislation, accreditation requirements and contemporary best practice.\nContribute to the evaluation of training effectiveness, including participant learning outcomes and the translation of learning into clinical practice.\nProvide in-situ teaching, coaching and reinforcement of clinical violence and aggression prevention and management practices to support the capability of multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff.\nPromote recovery-focused, trauma-informed, human rights-based and least-restrictive approaches throughout education, coaching and clinical practice.\nProvide specialist advice and guidance to key internal and external stakeholders regarding the prevention and management of clinical violence and aggression for forensic mental health.\nWork collaboratively with leaders and managers, organisation-wide educators and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen consistent approaches to the prevention and management of clinical violence and aggression.\nKey Selection Criteria\nCurrent registration with AHPRA in a relevant discipline (Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Psychology), or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in mental health, forensic mental health or related fields, with post-registration clinical experience.\nDemonstrated knowledge of contemporary practice in forensic mental health, including evidence informed approaches to the prevention and management of clinical violence and aggression, and the ability to apply this knowledge to support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and rights-based care.\nStrong understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and its application to ethical, safe and person-centred practice, together with a demonstrated commitment to safely reducing restrictive practices.\nProven ability to design, deliver and evaluate education, training and professional development programs in clinical or mental health settings, particularly in relation to safety, communication, de-escalation and workforce capability development.\nHighly developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences and build effective collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.\nTo view the full position description, please view here\nPlease note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.\nELIGIBILITY\nInfluenza and Immunisation Evidence\nThis position is subject to a Police Check\nForensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. 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