The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

As part of Council’s Health Services Team, you will work alongside a supportive and experienced team to safely deliver vaccines at community sessions, schools and community organisations.

You will provide a high level of customer service and bring a caring, gentle and personable approach to every interaction, while consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity and respect for confidentiality.

Duties:

Administer vaccines in accordance with the National Immunisation Program and council policies.
Maintain cold chain management and safety standards.
Provide evidence-based immunisation advice to clients.
Support continuous service improvement.
Manage emergencies in line with legislation and best practice.

Skills and Experience

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Accredited Nurse Immuniser qualification
Current knowledge of immunisation best-practice and CPR accreditation
Working with Children’s Check
Satisfactory National Police Check

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation)
Current Victorian Drivers Licence is preferable but not mandatory.

How to Apply

All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Doug Martin, Coordinator Health Services, via phone 03 9209 6784 and email doug.martin@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 15 November 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au