Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Prevention and Control

Join our Infection Prevention and Control team and build your expertise in this supported novice consultant role. Working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Manager and senior IPC professionals, you will contribute to surveillance, audits, education, outbreak management and quality improvement initiatives that help keep our patients, staff and community safe. This role includes structured mentoring and professional development and support towards postgraduate study in Infection Prevention and Control.

The Contract: Ongoing Part Time | 72.0 hours per fortnight.  Opportunity to split eft available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promote hand hygiene and vaccination compliance programs
• Plan and deliver IPC education to multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct IPC audits and monitor and report infection surveillance data
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and assist accreditation readiness activities
• Provide advice on infection prevention practices and support outbreak investigation and response

Skills & Experience required:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control principles
• Strong communication and education skills
• Commitment to postgraduate IPC studies

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description.

Why should you Apply?

• Nursing specialist opportunity
• Structured mentoring and professional development support
• Diverse role across acute and aged care services
• Consultant level role and salary packaging benefits
• Enjoy a fantastic regional lifestyle in East Gippsland

Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

Carmal Hardwick, Infection Prevention and Control Manager on 03 5150 3432

Applications are to include:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the key selection criteria within the position description
• A resume (including two recent referees)

Applications close: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Join our Infection Prevention and Control team and build your expertise in this supported novice consultant role. Working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Manager and senior IPC professionals, you will contribute to surveillance, audits, education, outbreak management and quality improvement initiatives that help keep our patients, staff and community safe. This role includes structured mentoring and professional development and support towards postgraduate study in Infection Prevention and Control.

The Contract: Ongoing Part Time | 72.0 hours per fortnight.  Opportunity to split eft available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promote hand hygiene and vaccination compliance programs
• Plan and deliver IPC education to multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct IPC audits and monitor and report infection surveillance data
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and assist accreditation readiness activities
• Provide advice on infection prevention practices and support outbreak investigation and response

Skills & Experience required:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control principles
• Strong communication and education skills
• Commitment to postgraduate IPC studies

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description here

Why should you Apply?

• Nursing specialist opportunity
• Structured mentoring and professional development support
• Diverse role across acute and aged care services
• Consultant level role and salary packaging benefits
• Enjoy a fantastic regional lifestyle in East Gippsland

Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

Carmal Hardwick, Infection Prevention and Control Manager on 03 5150 3432

Applications are to include:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the key selection criteria within the position description
• A resume (including two recent referees)

Applications close: Wednesday 25th November 2026

All appointments are subject to the below requirements.  Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 
• Immunisation Status Clearance 
• Working with Children Check

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

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