Casual Immunisation Nurse

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Wyndham City Council in Melbourne is seeking a skilled Immunisation Nurse to deliver high-quality immunisation services across the Wyndham municipality. This casual, on-site role requires you to assess eligibility, obtain consent, administer vaccines and provide education to individuals, families and the wider community in line with the National Immunisation Program.

You will ensure vaccine storage and cold chain compliance, monitor for adverse events, and participate in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA is required.
• CPR/Immunisation Emergencies accreditation is required.
• Valid Victorian Driver's Licence is required.
• Working with Children Check is required.
• Experience delivering childhood and adolescent immunisation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver immunisation services per National Immunisation Program.
• Assess eligibility, obtain consent and administer vaccines safely.
• Provide evidence-based immunisation education to individuals and families.
• Monitor adverse events and manage emergency situations following immunisation.
• Maintain vaccine storage, cold chain, infection control and safety procedures.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse Division 1

CPR/Management of Immunisation Emergencies accreditation

Victorian Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Immunisation delivery experience (childhood/adolescent)

Job description

Hourly Rate: $50.24 + 25% casual loading and superannuation

Location: Werribee based. This role will be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and community-focused Immunisation Nurse to deliver safe, high-quality immunisation services to eligible clients across Wyndham City Council, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program, relevant legislation, professional standards and Council requirements.

Working collaboratively within the Immunisation Team, you will assess client eligibility, obtain informed consent, administer vaccinations and provide evidence-based advice and education to individuals, families and the wider community about immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases.

You will play an important role in maintaining clinical safety and quality, including monitoring and responding to adverse events and emergency situations following immunisation, assisting with investigations and providing follow-up advice where required. The role also involves upholding relevant legislation, professional standards and Council procedures across areas such as vaccine storage and cold chain management, infection control, privacy and occupational health and safety.

Ongoing professional development will be an important part of the role, helping you maintain the knowledge and skills needed to deliver a safe, effective and responsive immunisation service to the community.

This is a casual position rostered on an as-needed basis, with work required across various sites within Wyndham City. As this is a community-facing role, the position is required to be performed on-site, with no provision for remote or hybrid working arrangements.

What your day will look like

• Plan, prepare and deliver safe, high-quality immunisation services in line with the National Immunisation Program and clinical practice guidelines.
• Assess client eligibility, obtain informed consent and administer vaccinations safely and professionally.
• Provide evidence-based immunisation advice and education to individuals, families and the wider community.
• Promote immunisation and raise awareness of vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Monitor and respond to adverse events and emergency situations following immunisation, including assisting with investigations and follow-up care.
• Maintain compliance with vaccine storage and cold chain requirements, infection control, privacy and occupational health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Immunisation Team to deliver a safe, effective and responsive service to the community.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical knowledge and skills.

What you will bring

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Division 1
• Current CPR/Management of Immunisation Emergencies accreditation
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated skill, and experience delivering childhood and adolescent immunisation services

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Anne-Marie Baxter, Team Leader Immunisation on 03 8353 4021.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [e-mail] or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part‑time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.