Clinical Nurse Consultant IPC

• Part time (0.8 FTE) fixed term (until 30 June 2027)
• Parkville location onsite role with multiple public transport options available  
• $121,695.60 - $128,102.00 salary range (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Service is a multidisciplinary team that collaborates with healthcare workers and patients to implement the Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care: Preventing and controlling infections standard.

About the role

This role will strengthen health outcomes by promoting best practices that lead to safe, quality care. They will collaborate with the Project Lead, IPC and Infectious Diseases teams, patients, consumers and the health workforce to meet project goals.

About you

This role suits an approachable, skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic clinician at ease communicating with the health workforce. The successful applicant will have a strong sense of patient advocacy and will uphold the vision and values at the Women’s: courage, passion, discovery and respect.

You’ll bring with you:

• An interest in Infection Prevention and Control
• An understanding of the requirements of the AS5369: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities.

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible to the operation of the project

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Application closing date: 28th August 2026