Outbreak Response Coordinator

Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.

About the role:

The Coordinator - Outbreak Response supports the Senior Clinical Advisor – Infection Prevention and Control in facilitating the coordination of Outbreak Responses across services and programs within Wesley Mission Queensland.

The role will be responsible for coordinating the response to any outbreaks across services/programs including support and guidance, policies and procedures, supporting documentation, resource and training requirements to meet legislative, National and State health directions, and WMQ’s policies.

• Analyse and regularly report progress in relation to outbreaks as required by WMQ and external agencies.
• Assist services/programs to respond to unannounced/announced accreditation or Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission COVID preparedness checks.
• Assist Senior Clinical Advisor with conducting IPC and environmental audits.
• Assist services/programs in the identification, recording and monitoring of risks related to outbreak management and infections under the Risk Management Framework.
• Support and assist scenario testing for outbreak management.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders within WMQ to ensure appropriate resources (e.g., waste, personal protective equipment, etc.) are available during outbreaks.
• Develop and review training and education materials to ensure they meet outbreak management and IPC requirements
• Assist Senior Clinical Advisor-IPC with coordination of the Food Safety Program.

About you:

• Degree qualification in Nursing and registration with APHRA
• Experience in the field of infection prevention and control
• Proven experience and knowledge of outbreak management
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures, and infection control data
• Thorough understanding and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement in a large, diverse service-based organisation
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments, complete work within deadlines and under limited supervision
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including networking and influencing skills with the ability to effectively manage diverse internal and external stakeholder requirements
• Demonstrated effective technical skills including MS Office, Quality Management/audit systems and related applications (including reporting).

Why WMQ?

Wesley Mission We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. 

We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.