Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
- Permanent, part-time opportunity - 0.9FTE
- Hybrid working supported - home and office
- Can be based in NSW, SA, WA, VIC or QLD
- To achieve Best Care, support the implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control program.
- Participate in the review and implementation of the annual operational plan and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support, evaluate and implement measures to mitigate and address infection risks, incidents and hazards.
- Participate in organisational accreditation preparation and survey activities.
- Provide coordination and support to the IPC link person program.
- Participate at key committees and practice groups.
- Analyse and report data as per the national quality audit schedule.
- Participate in review and delivery of IPC related education and training.
- Review and provide support and recommendations to staff on occupational exposure and other worker health requirements.
- Participate and provide IPC consultation on antimicrobial stewardship activities.
- Undertake activities to facilitate self-improvement, education and training.
- Graduate Certificate, Diploma, or Master level in an Infection Control or related field with current regulatory registration as applicable.
- Minimum of three years of experience working in an IPC role.
- Affiliation and membership with professional IPC related association - at national or international level.
- Credentialled Infection Prevention and Control professional.
- Understanding of IPC risks and implications in large and geographically diverse organisations.
- Experience in undertaking and participating effectively in a team and collaborating across multidisciplinary services.
- Experience in accreditation processes including preparation and participation.
- Experience in leading and participating in improvement projects.
- Experience in development, implementation and evaluation of IPC education.
- Computer literacy.
- Competitive rate + super + the ability to salary package of up to $18,550
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
- Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts
- Option to purchase an extra 2 weeks per calendar year
- Paid parental leave of 12 weeks
- 17% Leave Loading
- Laptop, phone, monitors all provided
- Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners