National Indigenous Immunisation Coordinator

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Employment Details

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 30 June 2026. Possibility of extension

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3

Remuneration: 132,236 – 150,222 full‑time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 24 (3 days per week and would be suitable for a secondment within NSW Health, with approval from your current manager)

Requisition ID: REQ620940

Location: Westmead (Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.)

Applications Close: Midnight on 10 December 2025

About the role

This role will provide strategic leadership and cultural governance, including expert guidance to ensure that NCIRS’s policies, research, and practices are aligned with national best‑practice standards relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The position will support the National Indigenous Immunisation Lead in strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation programs, engagement, and collaboration across the health sector.

Key aspects of the role involve leading, managing and developing NCIRS staff to ensure effective implementation of relevant strategies and initiatives, with a critical role in embedding cultural competence across NCIRS. The National Indigenous Immunisation Coordinator will also contribute to positioning NCIRS as an employer and academic institution of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals and students.

About you

- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977, NSW

- Have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and cultural diversity across Australia, with a high level of cultural competence, and ability to balance diverse perspectives of all stakeholders and communities.

- Extensive experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, including in strategic leadership roles, with demonstrated knowledge of immunisation and vaccine‑preventable diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please refer to the position description for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.

About NCIRS

NCIRS is the leading organisation in Australia in immunisation and vaccines that provides expert advice to support evidence‑informed immunisation policy and guideline development, evaluation of immunisation programmes, particularly the National Immunisation Program, and the monitoring of vaccine‑preventable diseases, vaccine coverage and factors impacting uptake, and vaccine safety. NCIRS has national and international recognition in this arena and has a growing programme of international work, focused on providing technical support for immunisation system strengthening to countries in the Indo‑Pacific region.

NCIRS is a collaborative team of experts in public health, biostatistics, infectious diseases, paediatrics, internal medicine, epidemiology, communication, social science and quantitative and qualitative research and survey methods. www.ncirs.org.au

The Centre is based within the Division of Research of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, Westmead Campus, NSW, Australia, but has an all‑age research remit and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases (Sydney ID) at the University of Sydney. NCIRS is funded primarily by the Australian Government and NSW Government, as well as via grants from WHO, Gavi, and research granting bodies.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

- Answers to the following targeted questions:

- Describe a situation where you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations, to develop or improve health policies or programmes. How did you ensure that the perspectives and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were incorporated into your work?

- Reflecting on your previous roles, could you discuss a scenario where you had to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives, either within your organisation or at a national/state level? How did you navigate these advocacy efforts, and what was the outcome? Additionally, how did you foster collaboration between various research organisations, government departments, and community‑controlled health organisations?

- Describe any experience you have had in the design, implementation and knowledge transfer of research involving, or impacting on, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and communities, including applying the principles of ethical research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and data governance and sovereignty.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

- Salary packaging for tax savings

- Meal entertainment savings

- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full‑Time employees

- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Carol Corbett on Carol.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN‑EA‑AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity – we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website.

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part‑time vacancies.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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