PoVA Behaviour Support Consultant
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
Join our Prevention of Violence and Aggression (PoVA) team as a Behaviour Support Consultant on a part time, permanent basis (0.84 EFT). The PoVA Behaviour Support Consultant will provide leadership, education and support to Monash Health services by improving capacity to predict, prevent and respond to aggression and the behaviours that may lead to aggression. The program aims to improve safety for employees, consumers and visitors, and minimise risks related to behaviours of concern and aggression.
- Play a key role in supporting clinical areas to identify and reduce behaviours that can lead to aggression
- Fabulous multidisciplinary clinical leadership opportunity open to nursing, psychology, OT, SW and SP
This position is based at various sites with one or two home sites allocated (Clayton, Dandenong, Casey, Kingston – subject to change), with the requirement to travel between Monash Health sites.
About Us
The PoVA Team is part of the Monash Health, Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice Improvement department and aims to:
- improve the early recognition of and response to patients demonstrating clinical deterioration and escalating behaviours resulting in episodes of violence and aggression at Monash Health, ensuring they receive safe and high-quality care
- minimise or eliminate any harm experienced by consumers and employees, improve employee experience in responding to these situations and improve outcomes for consumers and the workforce.
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- committed to a leadership, mentoring and coaching role
- dedicated to safe best practice & quality patient centred care
- an effective communicator, able to develop positive working relationships with various stakeholders
- enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- excited to deliver education and manage specific portfolios or projects
What You Need:
- Relevant Qualification and postgraduate qualification (aligned to position description)
- Demonstrated experience (in areas such as mental health, emergency or behavioural management, complex clinical conditions)
- Current registration or endorsement for your discipline (e.g. AHPRA)
- A relevant qualification in training or education would be well regarded
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Nicole Edwards, Deputy Director of Nursing on 0466 571 615
Position Description Nursing/CNC can be found here
Position Description Allied Health and Psychology can be found here
Position Description Attachment can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 25 August, 2026