IPC Clinical Lead (Part-Time, Aged Care)

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Flexible part-time 0.6 FTE

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited is seeking a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) on a permanent part-time basis (3 days/week, 0.6 FTE) based in Australia. The role supports residential aged care, home care, and retirement living with occasional interstate travel.

You will provide IPC expertise, lead outbreak preparedness, and drive safety and quality across multiple sites under the National Nursing and Clinical Governance framework.

Qualifications

• Current RN with AHPRA registration and post-graduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Significant IPC experience in health or aged care settings.
• Knowledge of IPC principles, public health legislation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and education to embed IPC practices across residential aged care homes, home care and retirement villages.
• Lead outbreak preparedness, coordinate with Public Health Units, perform root-cause investigations.
• Maintain surveillance and IPC audit programs to analyze trends and mitigate risks.
• Deliver training and support staff competencies for a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and prescribers to address antimicrobial resistance.

Skills

IPC expertise

Leadership

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Post-Graduate IPC qualification

Job description

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited is seeking a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) on a permanent part-time basis (3 days/week, 0.6 FTE) based in Australia. The role supports residential aged care, home care, and retirement living with occasional interstate travel.

You will provide IPC expertise, lead outbreak preparedness, and drive safety and quality across multiple sites under the National Nursing and Clinical Governance framework.