About the role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical/Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA nursing registration and qualifications to step into the role of Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Management. This position is offered on a full-time permanent basis.

Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Mater is committed to creating an organisational culture that values safety, identifies system vulnerabilities, and clearly integrates risk, quality and safety functions and activities.  Within this broad context, and at the organisation level of clinical governance, the purpose of this position is to:

• Lead the effective utilisation of contemporary infection management practice throughout the organisation through the development and ongoing improvement of the infection management program
• Provide nursing leadership within a multi-disciplinary team to effectively guide Mater in meeting its infection management health service obligations including responsibilities associated with the organisation’s immunisation and occupational exposure program
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to clinicians focused on the development of services and clinical practice for safe, high-quality, patient-centric healthcare

About you

To be successful in the role, you will possess:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in Infection Management or closely related field
• Relevant post graduate qualification (e.g. Graduate certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree) or evidence of enrolment in such a program is essential
• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with hospital and Infection Management information systems (e.g. Multiprac)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Tuesday 15^th July 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.