Clinical Coordinator (533962)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Study leave

Job summary

Tasmanian Government's Department of Health invites applications for a permanent, part-time Lead Infection Prevention and Control role based at Level 4, H Block, Liverpool St, South region.

Lead infection prevention and control initiatives through expert advice, education, surveillance and quality improvement to enhance patient safety. Pro rata for part-time hours; salary range $109,767 to $115,813 per annum under Nurses and Midwives Award.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMBA (AHPRA) registration required.
• Postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Experience in infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate leadership for the infection prevention portfolio including risk assessment and data collection.
• Deliver professional development and education sessions for multidisciplinary staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service delivery through audits and data analysis.
• Provide specialist consultancy on infection prevention principles and procedures.
• Develop and maintain audit tools and reporting for IPC portfolio.

Skills

Infection prevention & control

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Quality improvement

Education

Nursing registration (NMBA/AHPRA)

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - OOT Exec Dir of N&M

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 4, H Block, Liverpool St

Lead infection prevention and control initiatives through expert advice, education, surveillance, risk management and quality improvement to enhance patient safety.

The Team

The Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) is a dynamic team dedicated to protecting patients, staff and the community through excellence in infection prevention and control. the IPCU provides expert leadership in surveillance, outbreak management, education, quality improvement and patient safety for the RHH and Integrated Services.

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to improving healthcare outcomes and making a meaningful difference every day.

The Role

• Coordinate and provide leadership for an infection prevention and control portfolio including risk assessment; data collection; evaluation of both quantitative and qualitative data; dissemination of results; and stakeholder engagement and support to implement best practice infection control guidelines.
• Provide leadership in the promotion of a learning environment in the multidisciplinary environment through the development and delivery of professional development and educational activities, including conducting education/in-service sessions for staff, and acting as a dedicated resource person for infection prevention and control matters providing professional and policy advice.
• Contribute to performance management, quality improvement and service delivery through coordinating quality improvement processes and provide high level support for other members of the healthcare workforce including nursing, medical and allied health to maintain skills in infection prevention and control and management of healthcare associated infections.
• Provide a specialist consultancy service to stakeholders, including nursing, medical and operational employees and managers regarding infection prevention and control principles and procedures.
• Plan, monitor and manage performance in areas of portfolio responsibility, including collaborating with the Nurse Manager - IPCU in the development and maintenance of audit tools, the maintenance of relevant data bases, the provision of reports, and identification and resolution of issues as they arise.

You will need

Strong experience and specialist knowledge in infection prevention and control, including managing healthcare-associated infections.

Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to educate and support multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in risk management, audits, data analysis, quality improvement and developing clinical policies and guidelines.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Georgia Duncombe
Position:Nurse Manager - Infection, Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU)
Email address:[e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 4, H Block, Liverpool St

Lead infection prevention and control initiatives through expert advice, education, surveillance, risk management and quality improvement to enhance patient safety.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Level 4, H Block, Liverpool St

Lead infection prevention and control initiatives through expert advice, education, surveillance, risk management and quality improvement to enhance patient safety.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.