Immunisation Nurse (Casual)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for你

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Monash Council is seeking Casual Immunisation Nurses to support our Immunisation Service across community and school-based sessions. You will administer vaccines, maintain vaccine cold chain, and record immunisations while delivering evidence-based information to clients.

You will work within the Immunisation Team of CYFS, responding to enquiries, coordinating with schools, and supporting outreach services to improve population health outcomes for diverse communities in the City of Monash.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Accredited Nurse Immuniser qualification.
• Current CPR accreditation and immunisation emergency management training.
• Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Administering vaccines in community and school-based immunisation settings.
• Maintaining vaccine cold chain management and clinical safety standards.
• Recording immunisations and supporting program administration.
• Responding to client enquiries and providing evidence-based immunisation information.
• Managing immunisation emergencies in accordance with legislation and best practice guidelines.

Skills

Immunisation nursing

Community health

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Accredited Nurse Immuniser

Tools

Electronic immunisation records

Computer-based systems

Job description

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne. Flexible casual employment Hourly rate from $68.54 plus qualification allowance plus Super Availability to work Monday to Wednesday, including evening immunisation sessions, with flexibility to support additional community sessions and the school-based programs as required.

Applications close 1 November 2026 The City of Monash is seeking customer-focused Casual Immunisation Nurses to support our Immunisation Service. Working across community immunisation sessions, school-based vaccination programs and outreach services, you will play a vital role in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases and improving health outcomes for our diverse community.

The Immunisation Team sits within Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS), working alongside Maternal and Child Health and other family support services to deliver high-quality preventative health programs that support the wellbeing of children, young people and families across Monash. About the Position As a Casual Immunisation Nurse, you will be part of a supportive and experienced team delivering the National Immunisation Program (NIP) across the City of Monash.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering vaccines in community and school-based immunisation settings
• Maintaining vaccine cold chain management and clinical safety standards
• Recording immunisations and supporting program administration
• Responding to client enquiries and providing evidence-based immunisation information
• Managing immunisation emergencies in accordance with legislation and best practice guidelines
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and team-based service delivery

Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Sound knowledge of the National Immunisation Program and Victorian immunisation requirements and other relevant legislative frameworks
• Experience administering vaccines in community, school, and public health settings
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and across the lifespan
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Confidence using electronic immunisation records and computer-based systems
• Ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Accredited Nurse Immuniser qualification
• Current CPR accreditation and immunisation emergency management training
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ******@monash.vic.gov.au We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or have any enquiries, please contact Vikki Coghlan on 0429026*** or at *************@monash.vic.gov.au