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Occupational Violence Prevention Lead - Work Health and Safety
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/691060 |
| Closing date | 09-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Katie Jenkins |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6824 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Work Health and Safety Team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for an Occupational Violence Prevention Lead to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Occupational Violence Prevention Lead reports directly to the Manager, Work Health and Safety. This role provides strategic leadership and direction to the Occupational Violence Prevention Officer/s, managing and delivering comprehensive occupational violence prevention activities across the Health Service. This includes advanced training, strategic planning, OV incident reviews, coordination of OV Risk Assessments, and leading high-level projects and initiatives.
About the Team
The People and Culture Portfolio comprises of Employment Relations, Organisational Development, Work Health and Safety and Recruitment teams and provides strategic advice and support to the HHS on the strategies required for workforce supply, recruitment and retention, organisational development and work health and safety, aligned to the MHHS Strategic and Operational plan. The People and Culture portfolio develops and implements strategies relating to the workforce so that the MHHS has the necessary skills and capabilities to meet current and future health service needs and that the organisational culture and management of people issues contributes to the optimal employee engagement and productivity.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
