Administration Officer- Infection Control and Staff Health at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

93416.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection control, Staff health, Policy development, Surveillance, Outbreak management, Hand-hygiene promotion, Administrative support, Clinical area planning, Data monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 3 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Administrative Service Officer (602119) Salary: $86,750 – $93,416 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Infection Control & Staff Health Closing Date: 15th May 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: The Infection Prevention Control and Staff Health Unit comprises a team of dedicated nursing and administrative staff working with the infectious diseases and microbiology medical staff to minimise infection risks for patients, health care workers, and the public. The unit strives for excellence in achieving this aim through ongoing programs including staff education, policy development and review, and surveillance of hospital-acquired infections; key input in location and equipping of new or redesigned clinical areas; outbreak management; and promotion of hand-hygiene and other infection control techniques. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Katharine Faupula at Katharine.faupula@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. This is a temporary position available for a period of 3 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.

Responsibilities

The Administration Officer supports the Infection Prevention Control and Staff Health Unit by assisting with policy development, surveillance of hospital-acquired infections, and outbreak management. They also provide administrative input for the equipping of clinical areas and promote infection control techniques like hand hygiene.