Operations Manager Infection Prevention and Control, NSLHD
3 days ago
A unique and exciting opportunity exists to join the NSLHD District Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Team as the District Operations Manager. Providing expertise and leadership to help guide and support the team across the district.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 4
Remuneration: $2, $2,874.90 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ604705
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
District IPAC Team based at RNSH
What you'll be doing
The Operations Manager, IPAC provides leadership and support to members of the IPAC Service across the District under the guidance of the IPAC Director. The role works collaboratively with clinicians and department managers across NSLHD to promote best practice in the prevention, management and control of healthcare associated infections and communicable diseases. This position reports to the Director IPAC, NSLHD to coordinate and facilitate an effective IPAC program.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Tertiary qualification (Masters level), relevant to the specialty discipline and substantial IPAC experience in an acute tertiary healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated ability to project manage and meet deadlines, and commitment to quality improvement in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Standards (Standard 3).
- Extensive infection, prevention and control knowledge from a clinical and management perspective.
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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 19 September 2025
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