Immunisation Nurse

2 x Casual Positions

Hourly Rate $67.51 including 25% Casual Loading + 11.5% Super

About Melton City Council

The City of Melton is a community where everyone belongs. Ours is a vibrant and diverse municipality - one of the fastest developing in Australia. Our organisation strives to provide our community with state-of-the-art amenity and facilities, engaging health and wellbeing options, and support to become active members of our Lifelong Learning City.

We invest in innovation, offering professional and personal development, and generous leave and flexibility to staff, while also fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. You’ll be able to work close to home in a dynamic setting featuring cafes and retail options set amongst heritage buildings and open green spaces.

The Opportunity

We are seeking two vibrant, innovative, and enthusiastic Immunisation Nurses to join our team. These roles require individuals who can work independently and collaboratively, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse families, communities, and professionals in a dynamic environment. 

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and be accredited as a Nurse Immuniser in Victoria. Highly desired, experience in community immunisation programs, Secondary School Immunisation Programs 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
• Transport and manage the storage of vaccines prior to, at and in transit to and from immunisation venues, always observing correct cold chain parameters.
• 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:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Current accreditation as a Nurse Immuniser.
• Trained in emergency CPR and First Aid.
• Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• 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" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

• Motivate
• Empower
• Lead
• Trust
• Open
• Nurture 

Benefits

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council: 

Staff Benefits | Melton City Council

• Flexible Working Hours
• Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
• Family Room available including Breastfeeding Facilities - Australian Breastfeeding Association
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Subsidised Uniforms

How To Apply

If you require further information about the position, please contact Amy Walker, Team Leader MCH Programs on 0498 349 688.

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. 

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 COVID-19 Public Health Orders applicable to Local Government employees.

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.

Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is 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.

 Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 20 May 2025