Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full Time Temporary Position (Maternity Leave Cover 76hrs per f/n)
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade CNC A or CNC B depending on experience
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Team

Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology Unit works directly with the Infectious Diseases Unit and Microbiology Department to provide a comprehensive Infection Prevention Program across the whole of Alfred Health. Offices are located within the Alfred Precinct, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals.

About the Role

The Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant (CNC) will work as member of the Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology Team to implement the Infection Prevention (IP) strategic priorities and provide advice and support to all consumers of the IP service. The IP Nurse Consultant while being able to work independently will do so under the guidance of the Senior CNCs and the direction of the IP Program Manager.

Duties

The Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant will work under the direction of the Infection Prevention Program Manager or delegate to achieve the required outcomes of the Infection Prevention Strategic plan. The CNC will be responsible for auditing and assessing compliance with best practice guidelines and sustaining outcomes of quality improvement projects over time. The CNC may be called to other roles within the team such as investigation of outbreaks of infectious diseases or the introduction of new or novel epidemiologically important micro-organisms, as directed by the Infection Prevention Program Manager. 

Qualifications/Experiences

• Experience in Infection Prevention
• Infection Prevention and Control Post Graduate Qualifications or relevant post graduate experience/ qualification
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training or other relevant education qualification desirable
• Hand Hygiene compliance accredited auditor desirable or a willingness to work towards same
• Nurse Immuniser Qualification desirable
• Membership of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention is desirable

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Pauline Bass, Manager Infection Prevention and Nurse Consultant, on [email protected].

Applications Closing: 11pm AEST, Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.