Registerer Nurse Infection Control

ACT – Registered Nurse Infection Control – ACT Headquarters – Fulltime

Headoffice, Russell Office

We are seeking an experienced Infection Control Nurse to support communicable disease surveillance, investigation and response at a strategic level within the ADF health system. 

This role combines Infection Prevention and Control expertise with core public health functions, including case investigation, contact tracing and outbreak management, influencing policy, preparedness and operational response across Defence. 

 
What’s on offer 

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  Work-life balance – Predictable hours, plus Christmas and New Year leave 

  
  

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  Safe, respectful environment – Opportunity to contribute to public health strategy within the ADF 

  
  

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  Civilian role – Meaningful work supporting national health readiness and capability 

  
  

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  Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

  
  

About the ACT Head Quarters 

The ACT head office is administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force and home of Air Force Headquarters. 

What you’ll do 

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  Lead communicable disease surveillance, case investigations and contact tracing activities across the ADF health network 

  
  

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  Support outbreak detection, risk assessment and coordinated response planning at a system level 

  
  

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  Provide expert advice on infection prevention risks and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders 

  
  

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  Prepare high quality reports, situation updates and epidemiological briefings 

  
  

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  Liaise with Defence units, public health authorities and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated responses 

  
  

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  Contribute to policy development, preparedness planning and continuous improvement initiatives 

  
  

What you bring 

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  Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

  
  

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  Minimum one year Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary health care or military setting plus two years experience in a dedicated Infection Control position within the last 5 years 

  
  

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  Post Graduate Qualification (Certificate or Diploma) in Infection Control 

  
  

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  Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 

  
  

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  Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance) 

  
  

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  Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient centred care 

  
  

Who we are 

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. 

 
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations. 

Interested? Contact Krista Lucre 0475 958 815 or email [email protected] for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.