Infection Prevention And Control Consultant (Ipcc)

Health; Orbost; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Orbost Regional Health is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Consultant (IPCC) to promote, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control services. The role reports to VICNISS and focuses on reducing infections within the health service and community.

Applicants must be an RN registered with AHPRA and hold a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Infection Control. The position is 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 EFT) and based at Orbost Regional Health.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Promote, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control services for Orbost Regional Health based on national and state standards and regulations.
• Assist with good human resource management and reporting to VICNISS when required.

Skills

Infection control

Education

Graduate Certificate in Infection Control

Diploma in Infection Control

Job description

Infection Prevention and Control Consultant (IPCC)

32 hours per fortnight / 0.4 EFT

Orbost Regional Health is seeking applications from individuals to undertake the role of Infection Prevention and Control Consultant. The Infection Prevention and Control Consultant (IPCC) is required to promote, implement and evaluate effective infection prevention and control services for Orbost Regional Health (ORH) based on National and State standards and regulations to enhance patient care and assist with good human resource management. The IPCC will be directly responsible for ensuring wherever possible, that infections are prevented from occurring within the health service and the community and when this is not possible to manage further spread effectively. Reporting to VICNISS on a regular basis is essential to this role.

Successful applicants must possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Infection Control

Position Description

Contact Kylie Foltin, Director Clinical and Aged Care Services on 51546629 for further information on this position

Closing date for applications is: 27th February 2026

Orbost Regional Health values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Community.

ORH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We strive for an inclusive working environment for employees from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from Aboriginal people, workers of all ages, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds