EOI Infection Control Lead (Internal Only) Classification: dependant on experience, minimum YP3 Salary: starting from $42.5131 dependant on experience Part Time Our Opportunity: The Infection Prevention and Control Lead will lead and promote appropriate Infection Prevention and Control practices at the facility in conjunction with the WDHS Infection Prevention and Control Unit. The role will assist with the development and implementation of infection prevention and control practices to support safe and quality care to residents and patients. Participate in auditing, providing education and advice to staff, coordination of the Immunisation program for both residents and staff and other duties as directed. For further details, please see the Position Description About us: The Penshurst & District Health Service consists of 4 acute beds and the Penshurst Nursing Homeprovides permanent accommodation for 29 residents. This incorporates 19 high care nursing home beds and 10 low care nursing home beds. It offers nursing care to the frail, elderly and disabled in our community. The facility offers shared and single rooms and provides an environment of comfort, dignity and security. Read more You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of I ntegrity, I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R espect and E mpathy. Penshurst is a small township that is located 30 kilometres south east of Hamilton and is home to beautiful bluestone buildings, an annual horse race, botanic gardens with a swimming pool, bowling green and caravan park. There is a football/netball club, two primary schools, kindergarten and other community groups/ interests for people to participate in. Penshurst is located near a never-failing spring and perched on one of Australia’s most significant volcanic landscapes, cosied up beside the now dormant volcano of Collorrer (Mount Rouse) which is home to wallabies, kangaroos and other native species. There is a local bakery, grocery store, post office, fuel station, take away shop, rural merchandise business, flower/plant business and art gallery. The benefits: EBA based remuneration Salary packaging - capped expenses ($9,010), Meals ($2650) and Novated leasing Free carparking Social club membership Flexible working arrangements Internal training and development opportunities Staff health and wellbeing programs What you bring: Bachelor of Nursing 1 year experience (desired) Closing Date: Friday the 20th March 2026 Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 25th of March 2026 Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment. Apply Now
