Infection Prevention & Control Manager
Lead clinical excellence.
Influence organisational outcomes.
A rare opportunity to lead IPC strategy across a growing healthcare network and influence quality, safety and clinical outcomes at an organisational level.
Location:
Melbourne – travel across 12 sites required
Employment Type:
Full Time – Flexible work arrangements available, including a mix of office and site-based leadership.
Market-competitive salary package
commensurate with experience.
Reporting directly to the Chief Quality & Risk Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role with organisation-wide influence and direct engagement with Executive leaders.
Partnering closely with Executive leaders and key stakeholders, you will drive best practice, strengthen clinical governance and enhance safety outcomes across our healthcare network.
This is an opportunity to influence at scale, leading improvements that support resident safety, workforce capability and organisational excellence.
About TLC Healthcare
TLC Healthcare is a leading integrated healthcare provider delivering residential aged care, primary care, allied health and wellbeing services across Victoria.
Guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating healthier communities.
About the role
As Infection Prevention & Control Manager, you will lead TLC Healthcare's organisation-wide IPC program, driving best practice in infection prevention, surveillance, outbreak management and clinical governance.
Key Responsibilities




Lead TLC's organisation-wide Infection Prevention & Control Program
Drive IPC strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead outbreak preparedness and response across the organisation
Strengthen surveillance, reporting and antimicrobial stewardship programs
Build capability through education, coaching and stakeholder engagement
Partner with Executive leaders to enhance quality, safety and compliance outcomes
What you'll bring
You are an experienced IPC leader with strong clinical expertise, strategic insight and stakeholder influence, driven to improve quality, safety and care outcomes.
Essential
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control
Demonstrated leadership experience in infection prevention and control
Experience in outbreak management, surveillance and clinical governance
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Highly regarded
Experience in aged care or healthcare
Nurse Immuniser endorsement
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Leadership or management qualification
What we offer
A high-profile leadership role with direct Executive exposure




The opportunity to shape IPC strategy across multiple healthcare services
Autonomy to influence systems, governance and clinical outcomes
A supportive and collaborative Quality & Risk team
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Competitive remuneration package
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.
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📌 Infection Prevention & Control Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Tlchealthcare
📍 Melbourne