IPC Lead (Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control)

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 arrangement

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

St Vincent's Care Services in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead IPC to provide clinical oversight, expert IPC guidance, education, and governance across our aged care homes, home care, and retirement living communities.

Reporting to the National Director of Nursing and Clinical Governance, you will lead IPC policy design, outbreak preparedness, surveillance programs, and staff training, while collaborating with Public Health Units and external partners in a hybrid, 0.6 FTE role

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Post-graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Significant IPC experience in aged care, healthcare, or community care.
• Advanced knowledge of IPC principles and public health guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary IPC policies aligned with standards and governance.
• Lead outbreak preparedness and responses with public health units.
• Utilise IPC surveillance and audit programs to analyse trends and risks.
• Provide dynamic training and staff competency development related to IPC.

Skills

IPC expertise

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Education

Post-Graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention & Control

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

IPC Lead (Clinical Lead, Infection Prevention & Control)

St Vincent's Care Services - Brisbane QLD

Permanent

Hybrid

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.

You will have:

• 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


• 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!

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including NDIS Worker Screening checks.

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 impartial, 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