Infection Prevention Coordinator (Clinical Nurse Level 2)

Hourly rate: Clinical Nurse Level 2 - $56 - $60 depending on qualifications and experience

At St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, our people lead with Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Trust, delivered with Compassion.

This full-time position offers flexibility, including potential job-share arrangements. We’d love to hear from you—reach out for a chat so we can explore how this role might fit your skills, availability, and goals. Let’s explore how we can make it work together.

What Makes a Difference for You?

We offer a values-based culture and a range of competitive benefits, including:

Flexible working arrangements (including job share consideration)

A high-performing and supportive team culture

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. + $2,650 meals & entertainment

Free on-site parking and uniforms

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free on-site gym and staff wellness initiatives

On-site café and staff appreciation activities

Exclusive banking offers

Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day…

As the Infection Prevention Coordinator, you will:

Coordinate and manage the hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program in line with national standards and the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare

Develop and review policies aligned with best-practice IPC evidence

Promote the integration of evidence-based IPC practices across our hospital

Manage the Body Fluid Exposure program and staff health immunisation register

Facilitate the Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship committees

Lead quality improvement activities in line with NSQHS standards

Identify and respond to emerging IPC trends in consultation with stakeholders

Provide evidence-based IPC advice relating to procurement and supply decisions

Submit regulatory compliance data and reports as required

What Makes a Difference for Us?

We’re looking for someone who brings:

AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Level 2)

Previous experience in Infection Prevention and Control (desirable)

Demonstrated operative knowledge of the NSQHS Standard 3 and Australian IPC guidelines

Commitment to quality and continuous improvement, safety, and collaborative practice

Strong communication and critical-thinking skills

Alignment with our HEART values

Legal right to work in Australia

Join Our Hospital with HEART

We’re a hospital built by the community, for the community, and serving the community. At St Andrew’s, our people do amazing things every day—and we support them to grow, lead, and thrive.

At St Andrew’s, you’ll experience:

Honesty in how we communicate

Excellence in every detail

Accountability in how we deliver

Respect in how we treat each other

Trust in our teamwork

Compassion in every interaction

We’re not just a hospital—we’re a hospital with heart.

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Embracing Diversity

St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital celebrates the diverse talents of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and individuals of all cultures, identities, and abilities.

Be Part of Our Vision

If you’re looking for purpose, challenge, flexibility, and impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us to discuss how this opportunity can work for you.

We will review applications as they come in as we are keen to appoint to this role, so call us or get your application in - don't wait!

How to Apply
Submit your application via SEEK including:

A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing your alignment with the role accountabilities and our HEART values

Your resume

Two clinical references

Your right to work legally in Australia (e.g., citizenship or visa status)

Enquiries to: Brianna Fogarty
Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 27 July 2025