Infection Prevention and Control Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

ACT Health is seeking to improve our capabilities in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), specifically for COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens. We are looking for a qualified IPC practitioner with demonstrated experience in delivering high level IPC advice across a range of settings.

If successful, you will be responsible for providing expert advice to support all aspects of the public health response to COVID-19. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with the development of plans for outbreaks and provide advice to support quarantine arrangements.

In the event of COVID-19 outbreaks in the ACT, you will play a critical role in assessing IPC at high-risk sites and supporting the outbreak management team to respond to outbreaks.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are highly encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- A current driver’s licence is required.

**Notes**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months. This position will be filled at either a Health Professional Level 4 or a Registered Nurse Level 3.1 depending on qualifications.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position may be required to work after hours, weekends and on-call.

**How to Apply**:
**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months.



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