Immunisation Support Officer
$73,955- $78,374 pro rata (plus Super)
Permanent Part Time (30.4 hours per week)
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
An opportunity exists for a permanent part time Immunisation Support Officer. The Immunisation service provides immunisation to our general community including weekly childhood immunisation sessions, secondary school based immunisation and some outreach programs.This position is ongoing, with hours rostered across Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays and evening work for immunisation session provision included within (0.8FTE).
In this role you will be responsible for maintaining accurate recording of vaccinations and being knowledgeable of/updating the immunisation schedule on the National Immunisation Program, liaison with schools and general administrative support for the Immunisation team.
About
you
Previous work experience in the area of immunisation is desirable, but not essential as on the job training will be provided.
Strong administrative skills and experience are essential for this position.
Benefits of working with us
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.
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 people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, 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 commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To Apply
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
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You may be required to undertake work preference profiling / psychometric testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check, provide a 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.
Further information: Lisa Beck, 8571 1403
Applications close: 5pm Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
