Lead infection prevention across a leading tertiary hospital.
Drive clinical excellence, governance and quality improvement.
Partner with expert teams to influence best practice statewide.
Lead infection prevention strategies, strengthen governance and deliver expert clinical leadership in a specialist tertiary healthcare environment.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $149,408.11 - $152,392.73 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team at Westmead Hospital. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with the IPAC team and partner closely with the NSW Biocontainment Centre (NBC) to strengthen governance frameworks and enhance operational processes for infection prevention and control across Westmead.
Working within one of Australia's leading tertiary referral hospitals, you'll contribute to high-quality, evidence-based practice in a dynamic and specialised environment while supporting the delivery of safe, effective care and driving continuous improvement in infection prevention strategies.
Join a highly respected Infection Prevention and Control service
Collaborate with Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and multidisciplinary teams
Partner with the NSW Biocontainment Centre on strategic initiatives
Lead innovation, accreditation readiness and clinical governance
Access ongoing professional development, research and leadership opportunities
Located in the world-class Westmead Health Precinct you will benefit from:
Access to on-site childcare, cafés and a vast public transport network.
Work life wellness! work surrounded with Green open spaces, onsite staff only gym and wellness facilities.
Access to advanced medical and research facilities.
Strong focus on training and career progression.
Supportive, inclusive and professional environment
Stable public sector role with excellent benefits.
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you'll provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy to strengthen infection prevention and control practices across the organisation. You'll work collaboratively with clinicians and key stakeholders to identify infection risks, implement evidence-based strategies and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement.
In this role you will be:
Leading clinical consultancy, governance and evidence-based infection prevention initiatives across the hospital.
Developing, implementing and evaluating policies, procedures, education programs and quality improvement activities.
Providing specialist advice and support for accreditation, clinical risk management and service planning.
Delivering education, mentoring and clinical leadership to build capability across the multidisciplinary workforce.
Collaborating with Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and executive stakeholders to improve patient safety and organisational outcomes while contributing to research and professional advancement.
Join us
If you're an experienced Infection Prevention and Control leader who is passionate about improving patient safety, advancing evidence-based practice and influencing clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
pply today and help deliver safer healthcare, inspire clinical excellence and shape the future of infection prevention and control at Westmead Hospital.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Post Graduate qualifications relevant to the field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation
Selection Criteria:
Five ( years full time equivalent post registration experience and three ( years full time equivalent experience in specialty field.
Demonstrated ability in project management and strategic planning to set priorities.
Demonstrated ability in developing policy, procedures and guidelines and experience in report writing.
Demonstrated ability with a broad range of communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent team building skills.
Proven ability providing leadership working independently and as part of a team promoting a positive workplace culture.
Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
Requisition ID: REQ672098
Applications Close: 27 July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Jacqui Edgley DDON 0484028167 email:
[email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
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