Part-Time IPC & Clinical Lead for Aged Care

St Vincent's Care Services; Sydney; 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,

Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,

Job summary

St Vincent's Care Services in Sydney is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead for Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). The role reports to the National Director of Nursing and Clinical Governance and serves as the IPC subject matter expert across SVCS in governance and practice.

This permanent part-time 0.6 FTE role offers hybrid working arrangements with locations in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne and occasional interstate travel.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and post-graduate IPC qualifications.
• Significant IPC experience in aged care, healthcare, or community settings.
• Advanced knowledge of IPC principles, public health legislation and guidelines.
• Strong analytical and risk-assessment skills with priority management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IPC policies aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards and governance.
• Lead outbreak preparedness and responses, coordinating with Public Health Units and investigations.
• Utilise IPC surveillance and audit programs to analyse infection trends and risks.
• Provide training and develop evidence-based IPC resources and policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance safe prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship.

Skills

IPC knowledge

Analytical skills

Clinical leadership

Team influence

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Post-Graduate IPC qualification

Job description

St Vincent's Care Services in Sydney is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead for Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). The role reports to the National Director of Nursing and Clinical Governance and serves as the IPC subject matter expert across SVCS in governance and practice.

This permanent part-time 0.6 FTE role offers hybrid working arrangements with locations in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne and occasional interstate travel.