Immunisation Nurse

Rural City of Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment options

Training & development

Corporate benefits (flu injections,gym

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Rural City of Wangaratta invites applications for a Casual Immunisation Nurse in Wangaratta, VIC. This Division 1 Nurse role focuses on immunising a wide age range within the community, delivering safe, calm and person-centred care.

You’ll administer vaccines in schools and public sessions, help coordinate rosters, maintain clinical readiness, and respond to adverse reactions, while collaborating with Health officials to uphold best practice standards.

Qualifications

• Current Division 1 Nurse registration.
• Proven immunisation experience across diverse age groups.
• Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and community-focused.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines in schools and public sessions.
• Coordinate rosters and staff coverage for sessions.
• Maintain clinical readiness: supplies, sterile trays, and equipment.
• Respond to adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis, quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with Medical Officer of Health and Coordinator of Environmental Health to uphold best practices.

Skills

Division 1 Nurse

Immunisation experience

Calm under pressure

Detail-oriented

Community-focused

Education

Division 1 Nurse registration

Job description

Make a Real Impact - Join Us as a Casual Immunisation Nurse!

Are you a passionate Division 1 Nurse ready to make a difference in your community? We want to hear from you!

Casual Opportunity Available | Wangaratta, VIC | $52.26 per hour + super (includes 25% casual loading)

Your Next Opportunity - Casual Immunisation Nurse

We’re on the lookout for a qualified and motivated Division 1 Nurse with Victorian immuniser accreditation to join our immunisation team on a casual basis. If you're passionate about community health and thrive in dynamic environments, this is your chance to play a key role in delivering vital public health services.

You’ll be providing high-quality immunisation services to a broad range of clients - from infants to seniors - and ensuring every interaction is calm, professional, and person-centred.

What You'll Be Doing

In this impactful role, you will:

• Administer Vaccines Safely: Prepare, draw up, and deliver vaccines with precision in schools and public sessions.
• Support Smooth Operations: Help coordinate rosters and ensure staff coverage for all sessions.
• Maintain Clinical Readiness: Manage medical supplies, sterile trays, and equipment to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Respond with Confidence: Be prepared to identify and manage any adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis, quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate Professionally: Work closely with the Medical Officer of Health and the Coordinator of Environmental Health to uphold best practices and clinical standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Division 1 Nurse registration
• Proven experience in immunisation across diverse age groups
• Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and community-focused

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

• Being part of an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.
• Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 19 October 2026.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.