Lead the fight against healthcare-associated infections and help shape safer healthcare across Hunter New England
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ658208
Closing Date: Thursday 28th May 2026
Location | John Hunter Hospital | Maitland Hospital
2 x Permanent Position Available
About the Service
The Infection Prevention Service is a district-wide service that supports health managers and clinical staff in preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections across all clinical environments.
Our service provides expert guidance and standardised infection prevention and control practices aligned with state and national safety requirements to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care for patients, staff, and visitors. The Executive team is based at the John Hunter Hospital Innovation Precinct, with Infection Prevention Practitioners supporting Rural and Regional Health Services, Acute Hospitals, Integrated Care Networks, and Community Health Services across the district.
An exciting opportunity exists for experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Consultants to join the Infection Prevention Service. There are two position available, One at John Hunter Hospital and One at Maitland Hospital.
The Role:
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Infection Prevention Service, you will provide expert clinical consultancy and leadership across Hunter New England Local Health District, supporting best practice infection prevention and control initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
You will contribute to excellence in patient, staff, and visitor care through education, surveillance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
* Provide expert infection prevention and control advice across a variety of healthcare settings
* Support healthcare teams in managing and preventing healthcare-associated infections
* Participate in surveillance, auditing, and quality improvement activities
* Deliver education and training to clinical and non-clinical staff
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to support safe clinical practice
* Contribute to policy development and implementation of infection prevention strategies
* Promote compliance with state and national infection prevention standards
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong organisational skills including time management and task prioritisation
* Leadership qualities and the ability to work independently
* Strong initiative and problem-solving capability
* Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement
* Ability to build collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
Essential Criteria:
* Registered Nurse with current authority to practice with APRHA, with at least five years post graduate nursing experience
* Post graduate qualification related to Infection Prevention or evidence of working towards the same.
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for future full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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