CCLHD - Immunisation Nurse - Public Health Unit

NSW Health; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

ADO (annual leave)

Annual leave loading

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Free flu vaccinations

EAP

Private health insurance discount

Professional development

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a Public Health Immunisation Registered Nurse to strengthen vaccination coverage across the community. You will operate within the Public Health Unit, providing clinical advice, vaccine administration, and AEFI management while collaborating with providers and families.

You will promote up-to-date immunisation practices, support education initiatives, and engage stakeholders to boost uptake.

Qualifications

• Experience with the National Immunisation Program and vaccine administration.
• Current immunisation accreditation/competency per Australian requirements.
• Experience administering vaccinations and performing clinical assessments.
• Ability to collaborate within a small Public Health Unit team.
• Ability to work independently as well as with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice to clients, parents and providers.
• Assess and manage adverse events following immunisation (AEFI).
• Respond to immunisation enquiries with up-to-date guidance.
• Support education initiatives and provider engagement activities.
• Build relationships to promote immunisation uptake.
• Contribute to public health reporting and case summaries.

Skills

Vaccine administration

AEFI management

Cold chain management

Immunisation program knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

CCLHD - Immunisation Nurse - Public Health Unit

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ697394
Application close: Sunday 18th October 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Make a meaningful impact on community health by supporting immunisation programs across the Central Coast

Do you thrive in a collaborative public health environment where your expertise can improve vaccination outcomes? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Public Health Immunisation team.

About the Opportunity

As a Public Health Immunisation Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in improving vaccination coverage and supporting safe, evidence-based immunisation practices across the community. Working within the Public Health Unit, you will collaborate with healthcare providers, families, and stakeholders to promote and support immunisation programs.

In this role you will:

• Provide expert clinical advice and support to clients, parents, immunisation providers, and the broader community.
• Assess and manage adverse events following immunisation (AEFI), including follow-up and reporting in collaboration with clinical leads.
• Respond to immunisation enquiries and provide up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support education initiatives, including immunisation updates, conferences, and provider engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote immunisation uptake.
• Contribute to public health responses, reporting, and case summaries as required.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the National Immunisation Program, vaccine administration, vaccine preventable diseases, cold chain management and adverse events following immunisation.

• Current immunisation accreditation/competency in accordance with relevant Australian requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in administering vaccinations and strong clinical assessments.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a small team of professionals and to assist colleagues within the Public Health Unit to ensure collaboration.

• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
  

Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Benefits

• Work-Life Balance

• Accrued day off each month (ADO), where eligible

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Paid parental leave

• Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay

• Novated leasing options

• Relocation assistance (where eligible)

• Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport

• Free flu vaccinations

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Access discounted private health insurance

• Access to professional development and education

• Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District

Need More Information?
Donna Moore on
Phone: [phone]***
Email: ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through theStepping Upinitiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at***************@health.nsw.gov.auor call 02 4320 3*** for one‑on‑one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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