Immunisation Nurse

Overview

Join to apply for the Immunisation Nurse role at City of Greater Dandenong.

Permanent Part Time (56 hours per fortnight)

$107,417 - $117,009 per annum, pro-rata (plus super) (plus qualification allowance)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport. We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About The Role And About You

Join our passionate Immunisation team as an Immunisation Nurse. In this dynamic role, you'll work within a team that provides immunisation across the life-span under Secretary Approval set by the Department of Health Victoria. Candidates will:

• Provide a safe, efficient and effective immunisation service to all children living or being educated in the municipality.
• Your expertise will help shape safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive immunisation service delivery.
• Ideally candidates will have a minimum two years-experience as a nurse immuniser and possess strong communication and organisational skills and have experience working with diverse communities.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check, current valid Victorian Drivers Licence and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider Flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

To apply

To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:

• A brief cover letter
• Your resume and applicable Nurse Immuniser qualifications
• Response to Key Selection Criteria

You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks.

Position Description: Immunisation Nurse – 485.9 KB

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday, 14 September 2025

Further information: Immunisation Team, 8571 1477

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Government Administration

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