Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Austin Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical, Nursing

Reference: 47293
- OPEN TO APPLICATIONS FROM EXISTING NEPHU TEAM MEMBERS ONLY
- Fixed term full time or part time (contract duration to be confirmed)
- Hybrid working environment; site to be confirmed

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the**North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)**

NEPHU is one of nine public health units in Victoria: three in metropolitan Melbourne and six covering regional Victoria. Together these units form a coordinated network, working in partnership with the Department of Health to deliver a comprehensive public health program for Victoria. The NEPHU is led and coordinated by Austin Health with responsibility spanning approximately 1.81m people living in the northeast of metropolitan Melbourne. We work collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of the NEPHU population through health promotion, prevention and protection activity. We do this through evidence informed population and place-based responses to current and emerging health needs and emergencies. In this way we contribute to a vision of active connected and safe communities for all - with healthy places, healthy people and a healthier tomorrow. The NEPHU is proud of its diverse multidisciplinary team who provide a service across extended hours seven days per week.

**About the role**

The Public Health Infection Prevention and Control Lead is responsible for developing, delivering and continuously improving the NEPHU infection prevention and control functions. The aim is to minimise transmission of communicable diseases by supporting industry, workplaces, the NEPHU team and the community in communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control knowledge and practices.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

- **
Registered nurse, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia**:

- ** Post graduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control or equivalent**:

- ** Recent clinical experience in Infection Prevention and Control**:

- ** Working knowledge of, and experience implementing, Victorian and Australian infection prevention and control standards and guidelines**:

- ** Experience in providing infection prevention expertise across diverse settings (eg hospital, RACF, disability sector, workplaces, community)**:

- ** Commitment to maintaining clinical knowledge, further education and working within scope of practice**:

- ** Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships**:

- ** Experience writing clear, concise reports, policies and procedures.**

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

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