Clinical Governance Project Officer - Sepsis and Critical Infection

About the Role

Closing Date: 16/04/2026 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to undertake the role of Clinical Governance Project Officer Sepsis and Critical Infection at Albury Wodonga Health. This role provides clinical leadership focused on improving early recognition, timely escalation, and evidence-based management of sepsis and critical infection (SEPCI) patients, particularly within the Emergency Department. Key responsibilities include advanced clinical practice and professional upskilling in SEPCI management; delivery of targeted nursing education; and leadership of quality improvement activties, including trialling, auditing, and refining a SEPCI clinical tool with potential for research and publication. The CNC will provide real-time clinical feedback to support safe, effective practice and improved patient outcomes.

The role includes close collaboration with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and the Infectious Diseases team, contributing to system-wide governance, anti-microbial optimisation, and continuous improvement. Applicants must demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication and leadership skills, and alignment with CNC capability domains. An interest or experience in program development, audit, and research is highly deirable.

Employment Type: This is a fixed term part time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the  Position Description or alternatively contact Lauren Petts at lauren.petts@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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