Infection Prevention And Management Consultant

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Infection Prevention and Management ConsultantSalary:HSO Level G6 $101,343 - $109,579 p.a.Location:Metro (QEII, Nedlands or FSH, Murdoch)Unit/Division:People, Capability and CultureWork Type:Permanent - Full TimePosition No:00021408Closing Date:2024-06-27 4:00 PMAttachments:-
-VCID No. 902579We currently have a Permanent Full Time position available to fill.WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.About PathWest: With over 2,000 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care.About the role: We are seeking a suitably experienced candidate to join our Work Health and Safety team at PathWest.As an Infection Prevention and Management Consultant, you will provide a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Management (IP&M) consultancy service to PathWest.Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the PathWest occupational exposure management programme including risk assessment and follow up as per PathWest policies and protocols.
• Maintain appropriate Infection Prevention and Management (IP&M) protocols and practices including support service following Blood and Body Substance Exposure (BBSE) in accordance with PathWest protocols, Health Department Operational Directives & Policy Framework and in close collaboration with the organisation’s Microbiology Department and Consultant Pathologists.
• Undertake the relevant sections of Pre-Employment Health Assessments (PEHA) and Fitness for Work (FFW) Assessments, and coordinate worker vaccination/immunisation programmes in line with the Health Service Provider (HSP) wide approach and Health Department Operational Directives.

To find out more about the role: Please contact Yvonne von Guttenberg, Manager WHS on 0460 400 731.For the full duties and role requirement: Please see the attached Job Description Form.What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including:

• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses
• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Diverse and inclusive culture

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Wellness support including discounted gym membership
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location based allowances

PathWest supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.Application Instructions: Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button and submit:

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager), and
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your experience, skills and abilities as they relate to the position.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with PathWest is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.