Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control - Part Time

St Vincent's Care Services; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

650 per annum

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

St Vincent's Care Services in Melbourne seeks a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). This role provides clinical oversight, expert IPC guidance, and education across residential aged care homes, home care, and retirement villages, reporting to the National Director of Nursing and Clinical Governance.

The role focuses on embedding evidence-based IPC, coordinating site IPC leads, managing outbreak responses, and driving continuous improvement to safeguard resident safety and care

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA supported by Post-Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Significant experience in IPC within residential aged care, healthcare, or community care environments.
• Advanced knowledge of IPC principles, public health legislation, and current guidelines.
• Strong analytical, risk-assessment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to influence across geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience leading outbreak responses within residential aged care settings.
• Familiarity with IPC advice regarding healthcare infrastructure, environmental design, and equipment procurement.
• Proven success or ability to design education/training programs and develop evidence-based clinical resources and policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IPC policies aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards and governance.
• Lead outbreak preparedness and responses, coordinating with Public Health Units, conducting root-cause investigations, and driving continuous learning.
• Leverage surveillance and IPC audit programs to analyse infection trends, mitigate risks, and deliver actionable insights.
• Partner with external stakeholders and vendors, medical practitioners and clinical staff to advance safe prescribing practices and address antimicrobial resistance.

Skills

IPC experience

Advanced IPC knowledge

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Outbreak management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Post-Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control

Job description

St Vincent's Care Services in Melbourne seeks a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). This role provides clinical oversight, expert IPC guidance, and education across residential aged care homes, home care, and retirement villages, reporting to the National Director of Nursing and Clinical Governance.

The role focuses on embedding evidence-based IPC, coordinating site IPC leads, managing outbreak responses, and driving continuous improvement to safeguard resident safety and care