IPC Lead

St Vincent's Care Services; 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

Job Description: Better and fairer care. Always. For over 170 years, St Vincent’s has stood as a pioneer in compassionate, high-quality care. Inspired by the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead, we are now embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet: Bringing Care Home. This bold strategy redefines how we serve our communities, extending our reach beyond traditional residential and hospital settings directly into people’s homes.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into the role of Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). Reporting directly to the National Director of Nursing and Clinical Governance, this vital role serves as the St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) subject matter expert in IPC.

The Opportunity: As the Clinical Lead IPC, you will provide clinical oversight, specialist advice, and education to embed contemporary, evidence-based IPC practices across our residential aged care homes, home care services, and supporting retirement villages/independent living units. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating site-based IPC leads, managing outbreak response and preparedness, and driving continuous improvement to ensure optimal resident safety and high-quality care outcomes.

This permanent part-time (3 days per week, 0.6 FTE) role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne from any of our Group Head Office or Residential Aged Care locations with occasional interstate travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary IPC policies aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards and organisational governance
• Lead proactive outbreak preparedness and responses, coordinating with Public Health Units, conducting root-cause investigations, and driving continuous learning
• Leverage robust surveillance and targeted IPC audit programs to analyse infection trends, mitigate clinical risks, and deliver actionable insights
• Act as the trusted subject matter expert - delivering dynamic training, support staff competencies, and a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Partner collaboratively with external stakeholders and vendors, medical practitioners and clinical staff to advance safe prescribing practices and proactively address antimicrobial resistance

About You

You are a values-driven clinical nurse who excels at navigating complex regulatory environments, inspiring healthcare teams, and driving a culture of safety and clinical excellence.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA supported by Post-Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control
• Significant experience in IPC within residential aged care, healthcare, or community care environments
• Advanced knowledge of IPC principles, public health legislation, and current guidelines
• Strong analytical, risk-assessment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities
• Ability to influence across geographically dispersed teams

Desirable

• Experience leading outbreak responses within residential aged care settings
• Familiarity with IPC advice regarding healthcare infrastructure, environmental design, and equipment procurement
• Proven success or ability to design education/training programs and develop evidence-based clinical resources and policies

Things that work for you

• Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's
• More take‑home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Flexible part‑time arrangement (0.6 FTE) providing great work‑life balance and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!

Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation

At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and inclusive, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

Closing Date

Closing Date: 5 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]