Clinical Nurse - Infection Management

Mater Health Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff benefits

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Mater Health Services, Brisbane, seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse for Infection Management on a maximum term, part-time basis (14 hours per week until July 2027). You will lead infection prevention practices, support program delivery, and oversee surveillance and reporting to improve patient safety.

You will provide education across teams, manage infections and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to drive continuous improvement in infection control.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the NMBA.
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills in infection prevention and control.
• Strong communication skills for education and collaboration.
• Experience with surveillance, auditing, outbreak management or staff education.
• Problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
• Postgraduate IPC qualifications or immunisation certification are desirable.
• Australian driver’s licence with flexibility to travel to other Mater sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in infection prevention and control.
• Plan, deliver, and manage infection prevention programs.
• Monitor and manage healthcare-associated infections and organisms of concern.
• Coordinate infection control procedures across the facility.
• Educate and advise clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and visitors.
• Support staff health initiatives including immunisation programs.
• Maintain data, surveillance, audits and reporting for quality improvement.

Skills

Infection prevention & control

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Nursing registration with NMBA

Postgraduate qualifications in IPC

Immunisation certification

Job description

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the Infection Management team in this maximum term part-time opportunity working 14 hours per week until July 2027.

In this role, you will play a key part in providing advanced clinical and problem‑solving skills in the management of staff, patients and visitors to support infection prevention and control practices.

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not‑for‑profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

You will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in infection prevention and control, supporting best practice and continuous improvement across the service.

• Supporting the planning, delivery, and ongoing management of infection prevention and control programs
• Monitoring, investigating, and managing healthcare‑associated infections and organisms of concern
• Coordinating and monitoring infection control procedures across the facility
• Providing education, advice, and support to clinical and non‑clinical staff, patients, and visitors
• Supporting staff health initiatives including immunisation programs, exposure management, and health promotion activities
• Maintaining accurate data, surveillance, audits, and reporting to support epidemiological and quality improvement activities
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen infection management practices and patient outcomes

About you

You are a motivated and knowledgeable registered nurse with a strong interest or background in infection prevention and control, and a passion for improving safety and quality in healthcare.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills in infection prevention and control practices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate, advise, and collaborate effectively
• Experience or exposure to surveillance, auditing, outbreak management, and staff or patient education
• Well‑developed problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Postgraduate qualifications in infection prevention and control, immunisation certification, or prior IPC experience (desirable)
• A current Australian driver’s licence, with flexibility to travel to other Mater sites if required

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we’re committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you’re looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Thursday, 29th October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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