IPC Clinical Lead — Part-Time (Aged Care)

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Fitness Passport (FP) and EAP

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) to provide clinical oversight and expert IPC guidance across residential aged care homes, home care services, and retirement villages. The role includes coordinating site IPC leads, outbreak preparedness, and driving continuous improvement for resident safety and care quality.

The position is permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) with flexibility to be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, and occasional

Qualifications

• RN registered with AHPRA and postgraduate IPC qualifications.
• Significant IPC experience in aged care, healthcare, or community care.
• In-depth knowledge of IPC principles and public health guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and IPC education across residential care homes and home care services.
• Coordinate site IPC leads and manage outbreak preparedness and response.
• Lead IPC surveillance, audits, and data analysis to improve resident safety.
• Collaborate with clinicians, external stakeholders, and vendors on safe prescribing and antimicrobial resistance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

IPC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Outbreak management

Education

Post-Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control

Job description

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) to provide clinical oversight and expert IPC guidance across residential aged care homes, home care services, and retirement villages. The role includes coordinating site IPC leads, outbreak preparedness, and driving continuous improvement for resident safety and care quality.

The position is permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) with flexibility to be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, and occasional