Position

Infection Prevention and Control Consultant (IPCC)

Applications Close 27th February 2026

Infection Prevention and Control Consultant (IPCC)

32 hours per fortnight / 0.4 EFT

Orbost Regional Health is seeking applications from individuals to undertake the role of Infection Prevention and Control Consultant. The Infection Prevention and Control Consultant (IPCC) is required to promote, implement and evaluate effective infection prevention and control services for Orbost Regional Health (ORH) based on National and State standards and regulations to enhance patient care and assist with good human resource management. The IPCC will be directly responsible for ensuring wherever possible, that infections are prevented from occurring within the health service and the community and when this is not possible to manage further spread effectively. Reporting to VICNISS on a regular basis is essential to this role.

Successful applicants must possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Infection Control

If you are interested in applying for the position of Infection Prevention and Control Consultant please download the appropriate position description below or contact the Human Resources Department (03) 5154 6651; email: humanresources@orh.com.au   You must address the key selection criteria when preparing your application.

Contact Kylie Foltin, Director Clinical and Aged Care Services on 51546629 for further information on this position

Your application MUST include the following:

• A letter of introduction with your full name, address and contact details, job title as listed in the advertisement and addressing the key selection criteria as set out in the position description.
• A copy of your current curriculum vitae including qualifications, professional affiliations, registrations, employment history, immunisation status, police check, working with childrens check, driver's licence and the names and contact details of at least two current/recent professional referees. 

 Closing date for applications is:  27^th February 2026 

Orbost Regional Health values:  Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Community.

ORH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We strive for an inclusive working environment for employees from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from Aboriginal people, workers of all ages, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds