The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Senior Infection Control Consultant

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• VICNISS Coordinating Centre
• Part Time, Ongoing
• Assist with the surveillance activities of the Coordinating Centre

The VICNISS Coordinating Centre is an independent centre fully funded by the Department of Human Services, Victoria to coordinate surveillance of healthcare associated infections in Victoria. The centre is recognised as a leader in the surveillance of healthcare associated infections and consists of a multidisciplinary team including infectious disease physicians, infection control nurses along with epidemiology/ biostatistics and information technology staff.

Your new role:

Applicants are sought for the role of Infection Control Consultant to assist with the surveillance activities of the Coordinating Centre, including education, data collation and ongoing support for participating hospitals. This role will also involve assisting with coordination of the Victorian hand hygiene program including education of auditors and reporting of data.

About you:

• You will be a senior infection control consultant with at least 5 years’ experience in an acute hospital
• You have excellent communication and organisational skills and the capacity to work effectively as a member of a team
• You have experience in report writing and experience or a demonstrated interest in research

Benefit of working with the VICNISS Coordinating Centre within RMH

• Opportunities to further your education and lead/be involved in research and publications
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings! 
• 5 weeks annual leave  
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport 
• RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together! 

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please click here.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.