Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Infection Management and Control Service (IMACS), Wollongong Hospital

Elevate your nursing career as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Infection Management and Control, and lead the charge in ensuring the highest standards of patient safety across the Illawarra Shoalhaven region!

$135,826.04 - $138,534.10 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ617280 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 | Applications close: 12 November 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Infection Management and Control Service (IMACS) is a team of experienced CNCs, managed by the IMACS Nurse Manager. IMACS CNCs each carry portfolios of responsibility defined by geographical or service-related location. The service is supported by administrative officers and there is a close working relationship with the infectious disease specialists, ISLHD Public Health Unit, and NSW Health Pathology.

In recognition of ISLHD's position as a provider of 24 hour a day health care, IMACS CNCs participate in the IMACS on-call roster. This provides out-of-hours infection prevention and control advice and support across the LHD. CNCs are supported by the NM IMACS when rostered on-call.

The role of IMACS CNC provides expert clinical infection prevention and control advice to patients or clients, carers and health care professionals regarding the management of complex infection prevention and control health care needs within the LHD.IMACS CNCs are clinical experts who, through leadership, facilitate excellence in evidence-based clinical practice, education, research and professional leadership. The CNC models the CORE (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment) values of the organisation.

The successful applicant will work cooperatively with other IMACS CNCs to develop and ensure a cohesive and consistent approach. The position involves providing leadership in all facets of infection prevention and control practice and offers significant opportunities for professional development.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Current AHPRA Registration

-          Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact ​Megan Brown on Megan.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au