Clinical Nurse Infection Control

NSW Ambulance; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ambulance is seeking a highly experienced Registered Nurse with at least 5 years in infection prevention and control to join our State Operations team. In this permanent full-time role, you will lead education programs, policy development and quality improvement across NSW Ambulance.

You will influence practice, collaborate with clinicians and managers, and drive safe outcomes for staff and patients through vaccination initiatives and evidence-based practice in a dynamic health service.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 5 years in Infection Control.
• Experience leading education, policy development and quality initiatives.
• Ability to influence practice and drive safety across a large health service.

Responsibilities

• Shape infection prevention and control practices across NSW Ambulance.
• Lead education programs, staff vaccination initiatives and policy development.
• Collaborate with clinical experts and stakeholders to improve safety outcomes.

Skills

Infection control

Education delivery

Policy development

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Salary Range: $149,408 - $152,392 per annum (Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2)
Location:NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date:11:59 PM, Sunday 29 November 2026

About the opportunity

Join a specialist team at NSW Ambulance and make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of a large frontline workforce. In this rewarding role, you will help shape infection prevention and control practices across the organisation through education, staff vaccination programs, policy development and quality improvement initiatives. Working with clinical experts and key stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to influence practice, drive meaningful change and contribute to safer outcomes for both staff and patients across New South Wales.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring a passion for infection prevention and control and a commitment to improving the safety and wellbeing of our people. You are a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse with at least 5 years’ experience in Infection Control who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment and is motivated by the opportunity to influence practice, drive continuous improvement and make a meaningful impact across NSW Ambulance.

You are an engaging communicator who can build strong working relationships with clinicians, managers and stakeholders at all levels. Confident in delivering education, providing expert advice and translating complex information into practical outcomes, you are able to influence change and foster a strong culture of infection prevention and safety.

With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you bring experience in quality improvement, policy development, research and program evaluation. You are resilient, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to navigate evolving clinical challenges while maintaining a focus on evidence-based practice, compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a specialist team that supports the health and safety of one of Australia's largest ambulance services, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
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• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Our Commitment

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives thatall people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.

If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtainmore information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via ***************@health.nsw.gov.auor visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health - visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present yourbest self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Child Safe Employment

NSW Ambulanceis dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.