Medical Director Infection Control

Are you a visionary medical leader with a relentless commitment to patient safety, clinical integrity, and public health? This is a Fixed term Part Time appointment (0.5 FTE.) for a period of 5 years with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We are seeking an exceptional Medical Director of Infection Control to spearhead our infection prevention strategy across a dynamic, high-acuity healthcare environment. This is not just a role—it’s a mission-critical appointment at the intersection of clinical governance, epidemiology, and executive leadership. You will shape policy, drive innovation, and lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure our institution remains a national benchmark for infection control excellence. We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team. The successful applicant shall provide strategic leadership, expertise, and education in all aspects of Infection Prevention & Management within FSFHG and SMHS. Initiates, designs, implements, and monitors strategies to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquitted infections in our patients. Plays a leading role in preparing for and managing outbreaks. Works with other staff to ensure our hospitals meet the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards. As part of an interdisciplinary team, leads the provision of specialist medical services to patients. Actively addresses clinical risks and delays in patient care for individual patients. Educates and supervises junior medical staff and other health workers. This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Dr Mark Monaghan, Director - Clinical Services on *** or ***************@health.wa.gov.au If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Your application should include: A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information click here. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr