Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
About us
We are the behind-the-scenes heroes keeping healthcare safe, clean, and one step ahead of sneaky microbes. Infection Control practitioners are the ultimate coordinators: preventing, tracking, and shutting down healthcare-associated infections before they can cause chaos. Every healthcare worker plays a part, because winning the war on germs is a team sport and we play to win! Everything we do is backed by the big guns: legislation, national and international guidelines, and Australian Standards. We follow a rock-solid Infection Control Management Plan, aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard (especially Standard 3, which is basically our playbook for stopping infections in their tracks).
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse Grade 6, you're not just any Registered Nurse – you're a multi-talented powerhouse. You will blend hands‐on clinical care with leadership, education, and a dash of research, all while keeping infection control standards squeaky clean. This role is mostly clinical, but you'll also team up with the Practice Leader – Infection Control to guide, support, and influence teams across Central Queensland Health. You'll deliver top‐tier, evidence‐based care that gets real results for patients while making sure everything aligns with national standards. Help design, roll out, and monitor infection control strategies that keep everyone safe.
* Support teams with expert infection control advice
* Audit hand hygiene and aseptic technique
* Help run prevention programs, including vaccines
* Jump into outbreak management with public health experts when needed
This role is big on growth. You'll keep learning, building your skills, and levelling up your expertise because staying ahead of germs means staying ahead of the game.
About you
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration. Tick!
* You bring the brains and the standards: you have a solid grip on infection control guidelines, national standards, and evidence-based practice.
* You're a team player (with leadership vibes): you build strong relationships across teams, bring people together, and know how to motivate others to lift their game.
* You get things done: whether you're flying solo or collaborating, you can manage your workload, think ahead, and put smart strategies in place to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
* You have the gift of the gab (and the spreadsheets): you communicate clearly, confidently, and with impact, whether you're writing reports, presenting ideas, or explaining the why behind infection control practices.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $44,560 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $57.48 – $61.55 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
* Flexible work‐life balance and variety
* Generous salary sacrificing options
* Paid parental leave
* Employee assistance program (EAP)
* Discounted private health insurance
* Fitness passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role that the employee is, and remains, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the role description.
How to apply
* Your current CV or resume, including referees
* A cover letter (1–2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the role description
* Any additional forms or evidence as attached or listed on the role description
For assistance
* Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6D680140
Applications close: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Further information
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