WHY JOIN US?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
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Applications close on 19th July 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Advertised: 19 Jun 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is currently accepting Expression of Interests for an Infection Control Facilitator to join the team in a permanent part time opportunity, 0.5 FTE appointment/40hrs per fortnight. The successful applicant will be working within Rehabilitation, Medical, Surgical unit cohorts.
The Infection Control Facilitator shall undertake responsibility of the development of programs, policies and processes that align and comply with contemporary infection control practices, applicable legislative regulations, and standards. The ICF shall collaborate with Departments and Quality Manager to ensure initiatives and programs are consistent and applicable to the Hospital operational and strategic objectives.
Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Promote and adhere to the Mission and Values of Mater Misericordiae Limited
• Accept, adhere and promote workplace safety in accordance with the relevant legislation, standards, policies, procedures and model guidelines that promotes ‘zero harm’ for staff and ‘zero preventable harm’ for patients.
• Coordinate the planning for, and responses to, all infection control related processes.
• Contribute to the integration of sound infection control principles into procedural workflows and assessment outcomes requiring remedial action that support positive patient and/or care recipient outcomes.
• Participate and contribute to local and state wide Infection Control Meetings and Working Groups.
• Prepare and present Infection control reports, both written and verbal to key stake holders.
• Support infection control processes, procedures and plans by providing education and training to staff.
• Apply an evidence-based approach in relation to infection control planning and compliance.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• Current and ongoing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (“AHPRA”) or another professional registration relevant to the role.
• The successful applicant must have current and in depth knowledge of AS5369 (sterilising standard) and ability to work within this setting to support the NUMs
• Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving; and
• A commitment to ongoing education and learning

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team