Infection Control Coordinator

Permanent Part Time (0.4 FTE)

Flexible work arrangements, Monday to Friday (business hours).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Infection Control Coordinator to lead and implement the hospital's infection prevention and control program.

This role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, accreditation standards, and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and promote a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

This is a permanent part-time position (0.4 FTE) with flexible working hours between Monday and Friday, offering a great opportunity for work-life balance while contributing to the hospital's commitment to safety and clinical excellence.

Main duties include:

• Develops, implements, and maintains the hospital's infection control policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and evidence-based practice.
• Monitors and evaluates infection control practices across all departments.
• Provides leadership and guidance on infection control issues to all staff.
• Conducts surveillance of healthcare-associated infections and report trends, risks, and outcomes to management and relevant committees.
• Coordinates infection control audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Provides infection prevention education and training to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Promotes awareness of standard and transmission-based precautions.
• Contributes to clinical governance activities, including quality improvement, accreditation, and policy review.
• Maintain accurate and confidential infection control records and data.
• Represents the hospital at relevant committees, working groups, and external forums as required.

About Us

South Perth Hospital is a private hospital with a rich history.

We are respected and trusted by the very best clinicians – and our surgeons, specialist medical doctors, expert nursing team and allied health professionals work together with our support staff to deliver an exceptional standard of care.

Our boutique size means we can create a calm environment, time to listen, and can provide very personalised care.  We go 'the extra mile' and everyone who works with us delights in the difference that makes to people in our care, and everyone who works at South Perth Hospital.

As an independent not-for-profit that's been committed to the community for almost 70 years, South Perth Hospital has an unwavering commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Employee Benefits include:

• Flexible workplace policy
• Competitive salary
• Generous salary packaging arrangements (great tax savings)
• FREE parking
• Excellent location (close to the city and public transport)
• Subsidised meals
• Friendly and professional team environment
• Access to education and training
• Onboarding support.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Postgraduate qualification or certificate in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of NSQHS Standard 3 – Preventing and Controlling Infections.
• Demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control within an acute healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement initiatives and experience of the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards Accreditation process.
• Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills at an individual and team level.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in alignment with South Perth Hospital's mission, vision, and values, with a proven ability to model values-based behaviours in the workplace.

Desirable:

• Certificate 4 Training and Assessment or demonstrated experience delivering training and education.

Further Information

Successful applicants must provide:

• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 12 months)
• Working with Children Check
• Evidence of COVID vaccination and other relevant infectious diseases screening that complies with current health directives.

How to Apply

All applications must be lodged online via SEEK. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application.

Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV. Please address your application to Mrs Kim Henwood - Manager Work Health and Safety and Corporate Risk.

Enquires can be emailed to

Closing Date

9am Tuesday 18 November 2025.

South Perth Hospital reserves the right to close this position early if position is filled before closing date.

Agency applications will not be accepted.