Ready to lead change behind the scenes where it matters most? Step into a high-impact role shaping safe, modern healthcare as a Clinical Nurse (Infection Control) in Emerald.

This short-term, part-time opportunity gives you autonomy, scope and influence. You’ll support infection control standards across CQ Health, provide specialist advice to clinical teams, contribute to audits and prevention programs, and help drive accreditation and quality improvements, working closely with Practice Leaders in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Enjoy work–life balance, flexibility, salary packaging and a collaborative culture that values innovation.

If you’re a Registered Nurse ready to step up, lead smarter practice, and make a service-wide impact - this is your moment.

Job details

About us:

Infection Control practitioners coordinate activities designed to prevent, monitor and manage healthcare associated infections and is therefore an integral component of the contemporary healthcare system. Essential to the success of these activities is the recognition by all healthcare workers that effective infection prevention, surveillance and control requires a multidisciplinary approach and commitment.

About the role:

The activities required of roles at this level are predominantly clinical in nature, but also provide support to a Practice Leader - Infection Control in management activities and in advocating for and providing advice to the business units across Central Queensland Health on contemporary infection control practices to meet the business unit's strategic and operational objectives, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) National Standards.

About you:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Relevant post graduate qualifications would be highly desired.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $3,297 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5L671352

Applications close: Sunday, 4 January 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• CH5L671352 - Clinical Nurse (Infection Control) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)