Infection Control Officer

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a highly experienced Registered Nurse to join our Quality and Safety team as an Infection Control Officer. Reporting to the Quality and Safety Manager, the successful applicant will be based at our Pimlico campus and work on a permanent part time basis 36 hours a week.

In this role you will provide clinical leadership, expert consultancy and strategic direction in infection prevention and control across Mater Health Services. You will lead the delivery of a proactive, evidence-based IPC service that enhances patient safety and reduces healthcare-associated infections across our hospitals. Working across clinical practice, education and research, you will play a critical role in ensuring our organisation meets national standards, public health requirements, and continuously improves infection control outcomes statewide.

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Provide expert clinical advice and consultancy on infection prevention and control across multiple hospital sites
• Lead the implementation of best-practice IPC strategies, policies and procedures to reduce healthcare-associated infections
• Drive surveillance and outbreak management activities, including interpreting epidemiological data and reporting notifiable conditions
• Monitor and report infection control data to support continuous improvement in patient safety and care quality
• Support healthcare capital projects, ensuring IPC principles are embedded in planning, design and construction
• Collaborate with clinical governance, safety and quality teams, and public health stakeholders to ensure consistent statewide IPC delivery
• Lead incident reviews, contribute to risk mitigation strategies and support accreditation readiness
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for infection control practitioners and multidisciplinary teams
• Represent the organisation in professional forums and contribute to innovation and advancement in IPC practices
• Contribute to preparedness and response planning for emerging infectious diseases and pandemic

About you

 To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control desirable but not mandatory
• Knowledge of IPC principles, legislation, and national standards, including NSQHS Standard 3
• Demonstrated experience leading IPC initiatives, policy development and outbreak response in complex healthcare environments
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret epidemiological data and translate evidence into practice
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across clinical, executive and external stakeholders
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and delivering safe, high-quality patient care

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

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Applications close Friday 6th November 2026– please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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