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Infection Prevention and Control

2 weeks ago

Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Title: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Manager

Requisition ID: 4272

Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

Job Posting Date: 26 Aug 2025

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Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Manager

  • Permanent Full Time Position | 5 weeks' leave + monthly day off
  • Inner-east location | lose to cafes and public transport
  • Provide expert clinical advice & support for prevention of infection
  • Working within clear guidelines, to support excellence in care.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Manager will be responsible for leading the clinical team to ensure effective coordination and efficient management of the IPAC service, including professional, human and financial aspects. This key role will work in collaboration to oversee the provision of governance, and systems for infection prevention and control, public health, and surveillance to prevent, control and minimise the risk to patients of healthcare associated infections.

The Manager will promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in the IPAC team, holding a leadership position and accountability that aligns with Eastern Health's Clinical Governance and Operational Management structure. The Manager will act as a clinical nursing resource and clinical advisor, both to the IPAC clinical team, key stakeholders and to the wider Eastern Health service providers and stakeholders, where you will be expected to build and maintain strong, positive, robust relationships with internal, and external key stakeholders.

The Manager will provide guidance to and support developmental opportunities for the IPAC team members as well as being responsible for developing and managing the service, within allocated financial and operational requirements, and have a strong focus on improvement.

The Manager will possess an authoritative knowledge and expertise related to IPAC and Preventing and Controlling Infections of the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS) Standards (Std 3), and will work closely with the Deputy Director of Operations, Director of Infectious Diseases and the Clinical Risk Manager Std 3 to ensure IPAC requirements related to the standard are met.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA
  • Post-graduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Minimum of 5 years 'experience in IPAC with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse and complex professional workforce
  • Previous experience leading portfolio(s) in IPAC
  • Member of a professional College e.g - Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
  • Current accredited Nurse Immuniser
  • Experience in leadership of staff, with demonstrated capacity to conduct supervision and performance management discussions with staff to provide coaching, mentoring or peer support
  • Highly developed skills in operational management, leadership, quality assurance and improvement
  • Demonstrated high level of analytical thinking and investigative skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated capacity to inspire, influence and motivate staff and to contribute positively and compassionately to organisational culture
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and implement service delivery initatives to specialist areas which promotes quality patient care and optimum organisational outcomes

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

  • Mentor and Shadowing program
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers
  • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application

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Contact Person: Mo Duncan, Deputy Director Operations, Medicine Program

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Job Posting End Date: 19 September 2025

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