Infection Prevention & Control Officer

The Infection Prevention and Control Officer (IPCO) will be responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control Program at Alpine Health. The responsibilities of the role include the development, implementation and monitoring of work practice standards and policies, assisting with staff and contractor education, outbreak planning and management, infection surveillance and data analysis. This role effectively contributes to overseeing and influencing frameworks of continuous quality improvement that promote safe patient outcomes.

• Full time
• Myrtleford Location
• Fixed Term contract (Oct 2025 to Feb 2026)

The Infection Prevention and Control Officer maintains the following primary responsibilities:

• Provides coordination of the Infection Prevention and Control program at Alpine Health.
• Leading quality and safety improvement initiatives and review of policies, procedures and clinical practice guidelines in relation to infection control.
• Development, management and evaluation of a comprehensive infection prevention and control system, related programs and services at Alpine Health.
• Coordination and management of the Staff Immunisation Program.
• Coordination and management of Fit Testing Program.
• Maintaining compliance with infection prevention and control requirements in relevant state and/or federal guidelines.
• Development, management and evaluation of IPC Lead program.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration – Registered Nurse
• Relevant Clinical/infection prevention and control experience

Desirable:

• ACIPC credentialing
• Post Graduate certificate or diploma in infection control or working towards the same.
• Accredited Nurse Immuniser.
• Accredited HIV, HBV & HCV pre and post-test counsellor
• Accredited Hand Hygiene Auditor

Our Region:

• Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria.
• We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek.
• We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions.
• We are only 40-60 minutes form the regional centers of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made via hr@alpinehealth.org.au
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at Jobs | Alpine Healthrg.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Applications close 8th September 2025