• Department for Health and Wellbeing, Health Regulation and Protection, Communicable Disease Control Branch, Infection Control
• Salary: PO5: $117,254-$122,722  |  RN/M5.2: $144,313 - Full Time / Term Contract (up to 2 July 2021)

Responsible for the over-all management, co-ordination and oversight of the Infection Control Service that provides leadership, guidance and specialist advice in infection prevention, monitoring and control to healthcare establishments state-wide (including public/private hospitals, aged care and other healthcare facilities). With expert knowledge in the field, and as the State’s representative on national committees, the Director oversees the implementation of best-practice programs, policies and procedures that ensures the reduction of healthcare-associated infection state-wide. This is achieved through surveillance, analysis and reporting, research and training provided to the State’s healthcare establishments.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 748161

 748161 - (PO5) Director, Infection Control Service - Job Pack.pdf

 748161 - (RN5.2) Nursing Director, Infection Control Service - Job Pack.pdf

Applications close: 4 Mar 2021 12:25 am, Cen. Australia Daylight Time