Infection Prevention and Control Manager

Lead. Influence. Make a real impact.

At TLC Healthcare, we’re redefining integrated care across our communities. Guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we’re looking for a standout Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) leader to shape best practice and elevate clinical safety across our organisation.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your expertise will directly influence resident outcomes, clinical standards and organisational excellence.

• Location: Melbourne
• Job Type: Full time

About the role

As our IPC Manager, you’ll take ownership of infection prevention strategy across TLC. You’ll work closely with executive leaders, driving innovation, strengthening governance and embedding a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

From leading outbreak response to influencing system-wide practices, your work will make a measurable difference every day.

 

What you’ll lead

• Strategic influence: Design and implement best-practice IPC frameworks across multiple sites
• Clinical governance: Drive compliance, audits and performance improvement aligned to Aged Care Quality Standards
• Capability uplift: Lead education, training and mentoring to build IPC expertise across teams
• Data-driven improvement: Analyse infection trends and translate insights into action
• Outbreak leadership: Coordinate and lead responses with confidence and clarity
• Innovation & change: Champion new approaches to infection prevention and clinical safety

 

About you

You’re a credible and forward-thinking clinical leader who thrives on influence and impact.

• Registered Nurse (Div 1) with AHPRA registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control
• Proven experience in IPC leadership, outbreak management and governance
• Strong stakeholder influence with the ability to engage at all levels
• Passion for continuous improvement, safety and high-quality care

 

Why join TLC Healthcare?

• Highly competitive remuneration aligned to top talent in the market
• Opportunity to work alongside high-performing executive leaders
• A role with genuine visibility, influence and career growth
• The chance to shape systems, not just operate within them
• A values-led culture committed to excellence, innovation and care
• Be part of a supportive and high-performing Quality & Risk team

 

Make your mark

If you’re ready to take the lead in infection prevention and influence change at an organisational level, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver safer, healthier communities.

 

TLC Healthcare operate on a direct sourcing model and request agencies to respect no unsolicited contact for vacancies advertised.

For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

To learn more about the benefits of joining Team TLC, please visit our website tlchealthcare.com.au

 

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.

TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply. As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.