Nurse Consultant - Healthcare Infection Surveillance Coordinator

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Communicable Disease Control Branch, Infection Control Service
• Salary: $130,190 to $136,010 (Pro-Rata) – RN/M3 – Part Time (0.4 FTE) / Term Contract up to 9 Months

The Healthcare Infection Surveillance Coordinator is responsible for the central collection, analysis and interpretation of healthcare associated infection data and the production of regular surveillance reports, which are used to improve clinical outcomes for patients.

The role includes:

• development and dissemination of up-to-date surveillance definitions and training of data contributors in their application and correct use of the state-wide infection surveillance data management system.
• provision of specialist advice on infection surveillance and prevention to the public, other government departments, and other health professionals at both State and National level.

The incumbent may also assist with the investigation of cases of possible healthcare-related transmission of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, blood borne viruses and other notifiable diseases, and contribute to the provision of written and verbal advice to infection control professionals on the management of healthcare associated infections.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

• A registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate is required for this position.

Sam Butenko
Nursing Director CDCB Infection Control Service
Phone: 7425 7191
E-mail: healthICS@sa.gov.au

• 952269 - Nurse Consultant Healthcare Infection Surveillance Coordinator - Public Health - Role Description.pdf
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Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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