IPC Lead at Svha, QLD Brisbane CBD Inner Suburbs

IPC Lead at Svha in QLD Brisbane CBD Inner Suburbs. Part-time. $15,990 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

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:

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:

Desirable :

Things that work for you:

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

How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button. Email applications will not be accepted at this time.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:
5 December 2026 11:59pm

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 [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan

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