Infection Prevention and Control Officer

Closes: 19 June 2026

Classification: Ambulance Manager Level 2

Salary: $156,105 - $164,082 plus superannuation

Position No: 48596

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 June 2026

Contact Officer: Patrick Meere on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 6207 7301

Details: The ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) is seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail orientated person to join the ACTAS Clinical Governance Unit (CGU) as an Infection Prevention and Control Manager (IPCM).

This dynamic and challenging role will provide subject matter expertise in infection prevention and control in the ambulance setting, through the ongoing development and management of an infection prevention and control program for ACTAS. As a subject matter expert, you will work collaboratively with a small team of energetic professionals to meet our commitment to patient centred, best-practice care and service delivery to the community.

The ideal candidate will provide expert advice on appropriate infection control to ACTAS Executive and staff; and be comfortable conducting infection prevention and control audits on vehicles, equipment and facilities.

If you have experience in providing infection prevention control services in an out-of-hospital operational environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements

All expenses associated with obtaining and providing required supporting documentation annotated by ** will be met by the applicant. These costs will not be met by ACTAS nor reimbursed at any time during the process.

• Current registration as a paramedic (without conditions or notations) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Current Authority to practice at a minimum of Ambulance Paramedic level with a minimum 3 years’ experience post authority to practice with a statutory ambulance service.
• Experience in providing infection prevention and control services in a jurisdictional ambulance setting is highly desirable.
• **Driver’s licence Class ‘C’ is essential.
• ** Completed vaccination forms (found in attached Documents).
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People registration check.
• To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
• If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

All candidates, at the time of application, must complete the following documentation relating to vaccination requirements for Category A/EPP roles.

• ACT Government/ACTAS Vaccination Record Certificate of Compliance Form (found in attached Documents).
• ACT Government/ACTAS Undertaking /Declaration Form (found in attached Documents).
• ACT Government/ACTAS Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment Tool (found in attached Documents).
• The commencement of successful candidates will be subject to compliance with vaccination requirements applicable to their role.
• In addition to meeting the above requirements, candidates applying for Category A/EPP roles (such as Flight Paramedics) are also required to know their Blood Borne Virus (BBV) status and be prepared for testing for the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at least one every three years, as set out in the Australian national guidelines for the management of healthcare workers living with, or exposed to, blood-borne viruses.
• Further information on the ACTAS Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccinations Against Specified Infectious Diseases Standard Operating Procedure are attached.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit (prior to the closing date) the following:

• A two-page A4 statement addressing the capabilities for this position (as listed in the Position Description attached), showing your experience and what you can bring to the position of Infection Prevention and Control Manager with ACTAS.
• A brief employment history/curriculum vitae (not more than two pages).
• A copy of your relevant qualifications (i.e. Diploma of Paramedical Science, Bachelor of Paramedical Science or equivalent post graduate qualification along with any relevant additional qualifications).
• # A completed Statutory Declaration (found in attached documents).
• # A scanned copy of your Paramedicine Board of Australia registration.
• # A copy of your current authority to practice/certificate to practice as a paramedic issued by your employer (must be a jurisdictional ambulance service).
• # A scanned copy of both sides of your Class C unrestricted (or interstate equivalent) driving licence.
• # A points demerit transcript (no more than 6 months old) from the relevant motor registry authority in your state, territory or country.
• # Completed vaccination forms (found in attached documents).
• # A completed personal and medical information release consent form (found in attached documents).

# These items are only required to be submitted by applicants who are not already employed by ACTAS.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

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