Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.  

A unique full-time opportunity is now available for an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Coordinator to support our Bayside hospital network.

In this role, you will help maintain the Ramsay Infection Prevention and Control program and support IPC operations across Peninsula Private Hospital, Beleura Private Hospital, and Linacre Private Hospital. Operating across our three esteemed Bayside facilities, you will provide expert guidance to hospital executives, clinicians, and support staff to prevent and manage healthcare-associated infections.

The role ensures compliance with NSQHS Standard 3 (Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infections), supports ongoing accreditation requirements, and promotes a strong culture of patient and staff safety across the network.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the Infection Prevention and Control program at the facilities by ensuring the program meets the requirements of the NSQHS Standards and building on-site capacity
• Provide expertise in the requirements and evaluation of workforce vaccination and coordination of the workforce immunisation data management systems
• Provide the Infection Prevention and Control Committee with a report of infection prevention and control activities relating to NSQHS Standard for the prevention and control of HAI compliance and scheduled audit reports
• Provide advice and leadership on outbreak management and strategies to reduce health care acquired infection
• Participate in education, training, and competency assessment for staff in respect to the infection prevention and control and ongoing education program

About You
You will bring exceptional customer service, confident communication, and strong interpersonal skills. You will also demonstrate:

• Registered Nurse with at least 5 years acute experience
• Tertiary qualifications in infection control or related discipline or working toward the same (desirable)
• A minimum of 12 months experience working in an infection prevention and control role within an acute health care setting
• Demonstrated experience in supporting an effective infection prevention and control in a hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
• Strong understanding of relevant legislative requirements, and Australian standards relating to infection prevention and control, and sterilising services including international trends in best practice
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and review qualitative and quantitative data, clinical outcomes, identify trends and drive opportunities for improvement

What’s in it for You:

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $63.81- $67.01+ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (VIC Registered Nurse / Midwife Grade 5)

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases. 

Apply:

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 3 November 2026

Reference number: JR116681 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.