Infection Control Nurse
Part time

About us

The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is based in Yarram, 220 kilometers south east of
Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in rural Victoria. Yarram is 73 kilometers south west of
Sale and 62 kilometers south east of Traralgon.

We provide our community with acute inpatient services, dialysis, urgent care, aged care, respite care,
primary health, community services and an integrated healthcare centre. Our consumers and
community are at the core of every decision we make.

YDHS wants to attract and retain the best staff to provide an exceptional service to our community. We
promote and develop opportunities for people to contribute to and encourage innovation, leadership
and collaboration. We are committed making YDHS a Centre of Excellence in everything we do.

What’s on offer

The Infection Control Nurse assists and promotes YDHS’ strategic directions by ensuring duties are
performed within legislative compliance incorporating the organisation’s policies and procedures, the
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, and other standards or acts this role must operate within.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will need:

- A relevant tertiary nursing qualification with current registration.
- Recognised Infection Control qualifications (i.e. Graduate Certificate in Infection
- Prevention and Control (or working towards))
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of general, clinical and environmental
- microbiology.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of epidemiology, data collection and
- presentation of information.
- Demonstrated leadership and relevant organisational and administrative skills.




- An understanding of the principles of sterilisation, disinfection and sanitation within a
- healthcare facility

YDHS is responsible for employing and contracting to employees who meet stringent community and
public sector expectations. Applicants shall be required to provide and maintain:

- An original National Police Record Check completed within the last twelve (12) months prior

to commencement.
- An NDIS Workers Screening Check
- An employee Working with Children Check.
- Relevant professional registrations.
- Complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form.
- Undergo any other relevant checks, education or licencing as directed at own cost.

What’s on offer
• Diverse service.
• Experienced and friendly team to offer support at all times.
• Access to continuing career development to improve skills and knowledge.
• Beautiful location - Yarram is a major hub for surrounding areas.

YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

How to apply
If you would enjoy the variety of this role and the close-knit community this township has to offers, we
want to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume today, via the Yarram & District
Health Service website. For more information about this position, please contact our Human
Resources Team on 5182 0279 or via email at [email protected]

To view the Position Description and apply for the role, visit: https://www.ydhs.com.au/current-
vacancies/

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 8 November 2026 and should include a cover letter
addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

85-91 Commercial Road • PO Box 61, Yarram Victoria, 3971 • Telephone: (03) 5182 0222 • Facsimile: (03) 5182 6081

www.ydhs.com.au

📌 Infection Control Nurse (part time) (Yarram)
🏢 Yarram & District Health Service (YDHS)
📍 Yarram