About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Nurse – Infection Control Practitioner to join the Infection Management team at Mater Private Hospital, Redlands on a Permanent Part Time basis (12 hours per week).
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting infection prevention and control practices across the hospital, providing expert clinical advice, education, and leadership to enhance patient, staff, and visitor safety within a supportive and values-driven environment.
Salary range: $ $38.30 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits
What you'll be doing
You will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in infection prevention and control, supporting best practice and continuous improvement across the service. Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the planning, delivery, and ongoing management of infection prevention and control programs
* Monitoring, investigating, and managing healthcare-associated infections and organisms of concern
* Coordinating and monitoring infection control procedures across the facility
* Providing education, advice, and support to clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors
* Supporting staff health initiatives including immunisation programs, exposure management, and health promotion activities
* Maintaining accurate data, surveillance, audits, and reporting to support epidemiological and quality improvement activities
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen infection management practices and patient outcomes
About you
You are a motivated and knowledgeable registered nurse with a strong interest or background in infection prevention and control, and a passion for improving safety and quality in healthcare. You will bring:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
* Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills in infection prevention and control practices
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate, advise, and collaborate effectively
* Experience or exposure to surveillance, auditing, outbreak management, and staff or patient education
* Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Postgraduate qualifications in infection prevention and control, immunisation certification, or prior IPC experience (desirable)
* A current Australian driver's licence, with flexibility to travel to other Mater sites if required
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
* Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
* Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
* Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
* Convenient, discounted on-site parking
* Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
* Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Thursday the 19th of February 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW
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