Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.
In December 2024, we commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.
Job Description
Joining us in bringing a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees by:
Preventing and managing communicable diseases among detainees and staff by developing and implementing robust infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and procedures. This includes designing comprehensive communicable disease management strategies, guiding internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Your expertise will play a critical role in safeguarding the health and well-being of individuals within the facility, while minimising the risk of infectious disease outbreaks. You will also lead efforts during the transition phase, helping to establish essential frameworks, policies, procedures, and training for key staff.
The scope of this role extends across Immigration Detention Centres and Alternative Places of Detention (APODs).
* Oversee Vaccination Programs – Manage vaccination initiatives for vaccine-preventable diseases to ensure optimal health outcomes.
* Lead Outbreak Management – Regularly review and enhance outbreak management plans to ensure preparedness for any situation.
* Collaborate & Support – Provide expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective IPC practices and outbreak control.
* Coordinate with Key Partners – Work with public health authorities and community organisations to streamline outbreak response efforts.
* Develop Care Plans – Create culturally appropriate, evidence-based care plans aligned with best practices to ensure high-quality patient care.
* Ensure Best Practices – Ensure all care plans are aligned with the latest clinical guidelines and provide optimal care outcomes.
* Monitor & Improve – Track infection trends, evaluate IPC measures, and implement continuous improvements for enhanced care and safety.
Let's talk about you!
* Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Nursing with current AHPRA registration
* 5+ years post-graduate clinical experience, including expertise in vaccination programs and infection control in healthcare settings (hospital, community, clinic)
* Strong knowledge in communicable diseases, outbreak management, and health industry standards (NSQHS, RACGP, Immigration Detention Service Standards)
* Proven ability to write and implement clinical policies, reports for executives, and ensure compliance with legislation and mandatory reporting
* Experience in detention or correctional healthcare is desirable
You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health Care and be rewarded with:
* Flexibility of hybrid work options
* Professional development
* A collaborative and supportive work culture
* Competitive salary packaging
* Free counselling services
To make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care apply for a role with us today. If you have any questions, please contact Renata Lage (renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au)
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.