Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Clinical Nurse Consultant – Quality and Safety Lead

Epworth HealthCare is seeking a passionate and experienced Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) Clinical Nurse Consultant to champion quality and safety in our service. In this pivotal role, you’ll be a clinical expert and trusted advisor, driving evidence-based infection prevention, leading quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring our practices are always accreditation-ready.

You’ll work closely with our Quality, Safety, and Clinical Governance team to embed Epworth’s Clinical Governance Framework across IPAC services, coordinate audits and compliance reporting, and support the development and implementation of policies and protocols. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

This is a 12 month fixed-term, part time (0.6 EFT) opportunity. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a clinical nurse consultant in IPAC
• A strong track record in quality and safety initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of infection control regulations and requirements, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards—especially Standard 3: Preventing and Controlling Infections—and accreditation processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to patient-centered care, continuous improvement, and living Epworth’s values every day.

Why Epworth?

• Be part of a supportive, innovative, and values-driven team.
• Access to professional development, education, and career advancement opportunities.
• Make a real impact on patient safety and quality of care across Victoria’s leading private health network.
• Work in a remarkable place where your expertise and leadership are valued.

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention and Control or Public Health (or working towards) 

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to lead the way in infection prevention, quality, and safety? 

Apply now and help us deliver exceptional healthcare for every patient, every day. To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file). 

For more information, refer to the attached position description or please direct your enquiries to the contact person listed below.

Emily Chapple | Group Manager Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) on 0484 334 158.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

About the Company

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.