Immunisation Nurse – Melton City Council
Part Time Fixed Term – 12 Months
Hours: 15.2 hours per week – Some evening work required.
Salary: $105,008 to $112,670 per annum Pro Rata + 12% Super + ADO. Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.
Why join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council serves one of Australia's fastest‑growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward‑thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered.
We deliver high‑quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth.
We offer:
* Professional and personal development opportunities
* Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
* A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces and modern amenities
Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.
The Opportunity
We are seeking innovative and enthusiastic Immunisation Nurses to join our team. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Position requires highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to relate effectively to a diverse range of families, communities and professionals in a constantly changing environment.
Minimum qualifications: Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and current accreditation as a Nurse Immuniser recognised in the State of Victoria. Highly desired: experience in community immunisation programmes, secondary school immunisation programmes and availability to work evenings. The role includes set‑up/pack‑up at immunisation sessions.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer vaccines with informed consent to infants, children, adolescents and adults at immunisation sessions.
* Provide appropriate pre‑ and post‑immunisation advice and care to parents, guardians and adult clients.
* Develop and administer catch‑up schedules for overdue clients as required.
* Transport and manage the storage of vaccines prior to, at and in transit to and from immunisation venues, always observing correct cold chain parameters.
* Monitor the emergency kit and lead the management of any acute reaction.
* Ensure that all sharps and immunisation wastes are managed safely and within guidelines.
* Accurately record and collate data from all sources for the purpose of maintaining accurate medical records.
To view the Position Description, click here .
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
* Well developed written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Commitment to achieving quality outcomes.
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
* Current accreditation as a Nurse Immuniser.
* Experience in vaccinating infants and children as well as adults.
* Trained in emergency CPR and First Aid.
* Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
Culture and Values
Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all." Our organisational values are reflected in everything we do: our decision‑making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Motivate, Empower, Lead, Trust, Open, Nurture .
Benefits
* 13 ADO's per year*
* 5 weeks annual leave*
* Flexible working hours
* 16 weeks paid parental leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
* 3 weeks paid secondary carer leave*
* Family room available including breastfeeding facilities – Australian Breastfeeding Association
* Subsidised uniforms
*Eligible for full‑time positions, part‑time positions pro rata and fixed‑term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.
How to Apply
If you require further information about the position, please contact Kate Clinnick, Team Leader MCH Programs on 0419 595 770 .
Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise.
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
All successful applicants will need to undertake pre‑employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government.
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Child Safe Organisation
Melton City Council is committed to being a child‑safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child‑safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.
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