Infection Control Coordinator at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Control Coordination, Leadership, Compliance, Accreditation Standards, Best Practice Guidelines, Clinical Practice, Infection Control Principles, Legislation Knowledge, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Computer Literacy, Nursing, Vaccine Service Provision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: About the Opportunity: We currently have a unique opportunity for an experienced Infection Control Coordinator to join our supportive and collaborative team working at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside and St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane. Reporting to the Executive Manager, Quality and Risk you will provide effective leadership and coordination of infection control practices to ensure compliance with legislative and accreditation standards and best practice guidelines across St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside and St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane. Things that work for you: Access to Blue Light Card Australia membership exclusively for frontline workers, first responders and healthcare professionals providing instant discounts on groceries, utilities, travel, electronics and fashion Discounted hospital admissions at any of our private hospitals Discounted private health insurance with Bupa or Medibank Private Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum Free annual flu vaccination Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to Fitness Passport (FP) Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider Things that work for us: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent tertiary qualifications AHPRA registration (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse Post graduate qualifications in Infection Control or related discipline Qualified Vaccine service provider Ability to provide leadership and coordination of infection control activities, noting that there is a Clinical Nurse role reporting to this position Demonstrated advanced clinical practice encompassing your expert knowledge of infection control principles, including standards and current legislation Ability to appropriately problem solve with good analytical skills Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy About Us: St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside is a leading provider of private and tertiary health services in Brisbane. We are proud to be part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider. We are fortunate to work with leading specialists and a team of caring and professional staff. The hospital provides comprehensive care to meet the needs of patients across more than 25 specialty services including oncology, cardiovascular services and orthopaedics. St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane specialises in healthcare for people with chronic, complex and multiple health needs. We have over 450 experienced and qualified medical, nursing, allied health and support staff working to deliver excellent care. Reconciliation Action Plan As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation Interested? APPPY NOW! Your application must include your covering letter and resume Respectfully no agencies please For a copy of the position description please email: talentnational@svha.org.au Applications close: Friday 3 April 2026 St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. Closing Date: 2 April 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The coordinator will provide effective leadership and coordination of infection control practices across two private hospitals to ensure compliance with legislative and accreditation standards. This role involves managing infection control activities, noting that a Clinical Nurse reports directly to this position.