Immunisation Educator

Location: Highgate, Perth WA
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $78,489.75 – $86,569.58 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Immunisation Educator directly reports to and is accountable to the Executive Manager – Public Health and Continuous Quality Improvement and is responsible for planning, preparing, promoting and delivering the nationally accredited immunisation course (10681NAT) as part of the National Immunisation Program. The program is intended to increase the confidence and competency of Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners to safely and effectively deliver immunisation services to Aboriginal people. The position is also required to provide ongoing support for Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners delivering immunisation services.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency as a Registered Nurse.
• A current Western Australian Working with Children Card.
• Current certificate and experience in administering immunisations.
• Possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Release 2 (TAE40116).
• Experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector and a strong understanding and commitment to the sectors principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of clinical quality improvement in primary health care.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills in the area of clinical expertise – immunisation.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Knowledge and/or an understanding of the current trends and issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities throughout the state.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating programs, including training programs.
• Strong organisational skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to details and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed ability to undertake revaluation and to prepare, collate and organise data.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by their community;
• Can demonstrate their knowledge of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and best practice and assessment practices; and
• Can demonstrate their primary health care clinical management experience in the Not for Profit, Community and / or Health Sector.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) and WA Working With Children Check prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

In accordance with AHCWA’s COVID-19 Safety Policy and Procedure, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including any booster shots if required) against COVID-19. Applicants will be required to demonstrate proof of vaccination prior to appointment. This includes either an immunisation history statement or a COVID-19 digital certificate.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $78,489.75 – $86,569.58 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You’ll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call a People and Culture Representative on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.