Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Control

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Help shape safer care across Monash Health

Join Monash Health’s Infection Prevention and Epidemiology team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and put your expertise to work protecting patients, healthcare workers and our wider community.

Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in preventing healthcare-associated infections, managing outbreaks and embedding evidence-based practice across our diverse healthcare services. From surveillance and risk assessment to education, quality improvement and strategic initiatives, you’ll have the opportunity to influence safer care on an organisation-wide scale.

We can accommodate your preference to work 0.8 to 1.0 EFT (full-time) ongoing. While you’ll generally be rostered one designated Monash Health site for an extended period, your flexibility to work across other sites as service needs require is essential. A valid Victorian driver’s licence is required.

About us

Our Infection Prevention and Epidemiology team is at the forefront of protecting patients, staff and the community from infection-related risks.

We work closely with Infectious Diseases, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Service, Microbiology and the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU), combining specialist expertise and strong partnerships to prevent infection and reduce harm.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning and the contribution every team member makes.

A day in the life

If you like variety – this is for you. You’ll combine advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking and collaboration to respond to emerging risks and improve infection prevention practices across Monash Health.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert infection prevention and control advice to clinicians, patients, consumers and carers.

• Coordinating investigations, contact tracing and outbreak management, including exposure assessments and containment strategies.

• Leading surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, including surgical site infections, Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia, central line-associated infections and multidrug-resistant organisms.

• Supporting staff immunisation, skin care assessments and occupational exposure management.

• Driving hand hygiene initiatives, audits and compliance monitoring.

• Analysing data, conducting risk assessments and identifying opportunities to improve safety and practice.

• Developing and delivering education to build infection prevention capability across the organisation.

• Partnering with clinical teams and infection prevention liaison staff to embed best practice into everyday care.

• Contributing to policies, procedures, guidelines, research, quality improvement and service development.

• Complete relevant administrative documentation in relation to the nature of the role.

You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to strategic planning, share your expertise and help shape the future of infection prevention.

About You

You’re a proactive, analytical clinician who enjoys solving complex problems and turning evidence into practical improvements. You build strong relationships, communicate with confidence and can provide clear, considered advice in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Above all, you’re passionate about preventing infection, promoting safe care and making a meaningful difference to patient and staff safety.

What you’ll bring

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via Ahpra.

• Recent acute clinical experience.

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Infection Prevention or a similar specialty or be currently working towards them.

• Accredited nurse immuniser qualifications, or plans to work towards them.

• Confidence using digital applications and web-based platforms for surveillance, data management, reporting and communication.

• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Highly regarded:

• Recent infection prevention experience.

• Experience in hand hygiene auditing.

• Experience contributing to or leading change management and quality improvement initiatives.

• Membership of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC).

If you’re ready to grow your expertise, share your knowledge and help shape safer healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Why you’ll love working with us

Great work. Great people. A shared purpose.

We’re an IP family — a high-performing, genuinely supportive team that shares knowledge, backs one another and enjoys what we do. We value connection, collaboration and having fun along the way, all while keeping patients, staff and our community safe.

Our values — Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In — reflect how we work together: with compassion, curiosity, commitment and a shared purpose.

Join our IP family and help us deliver tomorrow’s care today.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Marcus Kusiak, Manager, Infection Prevention on 0448 480 282.Position Description can be found

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Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 9 November 2026.