De-escalation and Minimisation of Aggression (DAMA) Trainer (RPN4)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term, Part-time Appointments
• (0.8EFT - 64hrs) to May 2026 
• Salary Package: $94,707.87 - $101,990.06 + Superannuation
• Located at The Alfred
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

About us

At Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH), we are committed to ensuring the safety of staff, patients, and others. The strategic objectives and initiatives to promote safety are focused on raising awareness, building knowledge and capability among the workforce and leadership teams, and embedding systems and processes for action at the individual, service, and system levels.

What you’ll be doing

The De-escalation and Minimisation of Aggression (DAMA) Trainer role is pivotal to help implement strategies to minimise and manage clinical aggression and the ongoing professional development of all staff within AMAH.

The primary focus of this role is to deliver training, assess training outcomes, and participate in an ongoing evaluation process in all settings in AMAH. This role will also provide input to the ongoing development of the training model and broader program aims.

About you

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board via AHPRA
• Recent experience working in Mental Health Nursing/Education
• Completed DAMA training in the past 12 months or equivalent Aggression Management training
• Capability to facilitate multiple OVA training sessions per week, both full day or short sessions, and all activities related to these sessions.
• Relevant credentials in Aggression management or conflict resolution
• Current Victorian Driver's License

Other benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Ryan Sheridan on email: [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 21st April 2025 by 11pm AEST

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au