Location: Launceston, TAS, Australia, 7250
Employment type: Permanent
Closing date: March 19, 2026
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator – Calvary Launceston
Calvary St Vincent's and St Luke's are experiencing an exciting period of change and innovation with the implementation of state‐of‐the‐art portable operating theatres at St Vincent's Hospital. This change to our surgical services will bring new infection prevention challenges and the opportunity to be part of the implementation of the first portable theatre in Tasmania and the first hospital in Australia to have two portable theatres.
As the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Coordinator you will play a key role in guiding and supporting our clinical teams through this exciting evolution. You'll provide expert advice and guidance to ensure our IPC systems remain robust, contemporary and aligned with best practice as we modernise our service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IPC professional who is energised by change, innovation and working in a collaborative environment.
Contract details
* Full‐time, permanent – 60.8 hours per fortnight (part‐time)
* Excellent salary packaging options available
* Remuneration: $62.07 – $66.44 per hour, excluding super (Enterprise Agreement: CALVARY HEALTH CARE TASMANIA T/A TASMANIA PRIVATE HOSPITALS – NURSES AND MIDWIVES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022)
About The Role
The Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator will provide operational leadership and management within Calvary St Vincent's and St Luke's campuses to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control practices. The role will support positive patient outcomes and create a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Duties include project assessment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on IPC risks and outcomes, in conjunction with maintaining relevant accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, evaluate and report on key IPC activities to meet local, state and national protocols and guidelines
* Conduct surveillance, investigations and audits, providing timely reporting and feedback
* Provide collaborative leadership and expert advice on organisational IPC risks, including outbreak and contact tracing events
* Partner with clinical teams to identify, assess and mitigate emerging IPC risks, including during the rollout of portable theatres
* Contribute to maintaining accreditation standards related to infection prevention and control
What You Bring
* Registered Nurse with post‐graduation experience
* Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) and holding a Bachelor of Nursing degree
* Demonstrated knowledge of HICMR, ACHS, quality improvement and risk management
* Person‐centred approach to supporting staff & patients in communicating IPC risks and system features
* Highly developed communication skills (verbal, written and IT), problem‐solving and conflict resolution
* Ability to demonstrate leadership, work as part of a team, work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload
For more information, please contact Sandra Roodt, National Manager Infection Prevention & Control by email at Sandra.Roodt@calvarycare.org.au.
Application closing date: 19 March 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close the application before the closing date.
Why work for Calvary?
Joining us gives you the opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available at https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/.
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