Infection Prevention | Reusable Medical Device Program Lead

- Parkville location, with multiple public transport options
- Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 5 + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO’s

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

The Infection Prevention team at Peter Mac works to protect patients, staff, and visitors by reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. We provide expert guidance on infection control practices, monitor and respond to potential outbreaks, and support safe, high-quality cancer care across the organisation.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Infection Prevention or Central Sterilising Services Department professional to lead Peter Mac’s organisation-wide Reusable Medical Device (RMD) Program.

In this newly established leadership role, you will provide strategic and operational oversight of reusable medical device governance, ensuring compliance with AS 5369:2023 across Endoscopy, Surgical Services, Cancer Imaging and Specialist Clinics.



Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will drive standardisation, quality improvement, risk management and education initiatives that support safe patient care and accreditation requirements.

Key responsibilities will see you:

- Lead implementation and ongoing compliance with AS 5369:2023.
- Develop and maintain Peter Mac’s RMD governance framework, policies and procedures.
- Coordinate RMD audits, compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives relating to RMDs.
- Support investigation of RMD-related incidents and infection risks.
- Provide expert advice, education and workforce capability development.
- Collaborate with clinical services, Infection Prevention teams and external CSSD providers to ensure safe and compliant reprocessing practices.

This role offers a unique prospect to influence organisation-wide practice and contribute to safer, high-quality patient care within one of Australia’s leading cancer centres.

About you

You will be someone with excellent communication, collaboration and project management skills, who is able to build strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll further bring with you:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention, Sterilisation Services or a related field
- Significant experience in infection prevention and reusable medical device reprocessing
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of AS 5369:2023




- Experience leading quality improvement, governance and compliance programs
- Strong understanding of NSQHS Standards, accreditation and clinical risk management
- Experience with audit, data analysis and reporting

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, monthly ADO’s, purchased leave options and 17.5% leave loading

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Applications Close 11:49pm: Friday 28 August 2026

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📌 Reusable Medical Device Program Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne