Infection Prevention

3 weeks ago

Alpine Shire, Australia Alpine Health Full time

Join to apply for the Infection Prevention & Control Officer role at Alpine Health.

The Infection Prevention and Control Officer (IPCO) will be responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control Program at Alpine Health. The responsibilities of the role include the development, implementation and monitoring of work practice standards and policies, assisting with staff and contractor education, outbreak planning and management, infection surveillance and data analysis. This role contributes to overseeing and influencing frameworks of continuous quality improvement that promote safe patient outcomes.

  • Full time
  • Myrtleford Location
  • Fixed Term contract (Oct 2025 to Feb 2026)

The Infection Prevention and Control Officer maintains the following primary responsibilities:

  • Provides coordination of the Infection Prevention and Control program at Alpine Health.
  • Leading quality and safety improvement initiatives and review of policies, procedures and clinical practice guidelines in relation to infection control.
  • Development, management and evaluation of a comprehensive infection prevention and control system, related programs and services at Alpine Health.
  • Coordination and management of the Staff Immunisation Program.
  • Coordination and management of Fit Testing Program.
  • Maintaining compliance with infection prevention and control requirements in relevant state and/or federal guidelines.
  • Development, management and evaluation of IPC Lead program.

Essential

  • Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration – Registered Nurse
  • Relevant Clinical/infection prevention and control experience

Desirable

  • ACIPC credentialing
  • Post Graduate certificate or diploma in infection control or working towards the same.
  • Accredited Nurse Immuniser.
  • Accredited HIV, HBV & HCV pre and post-test counsellor
  • Accredited Hand Hygiene Auditor

Our Region

  • Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
  • Located in Alpine country with access to skiing and hiking in the area (Mt. Hotham, Falls Creek).
  • Nearby Gourmet Food and Wine regions including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa.
  • Proximity to Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga (40–60 minutes).

The Successful Applicant Will Benefit From

  • Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits. Relocation salary packaging may increase take-home pay.
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus an additional week for employees working 10 or more weekend shifts. Option to purchase additional leave for full-time employees.
  • Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Support for a diverse workforce.

Applying For The Role

  • Enquiries can be made via
  • A PD for this role can be downloaded from the Careers page: Alpine Health careers
  • Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
  • Applications close 8 September 2025
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