Immunisation Administration Officer Full-Time Temporary With A Possibility Of Permanency

The ACT Health Directorate is a key part of the ACT’s health system and aims to improve the health outcomes of people living in the ACT. We are a workforce of skilled, passionate professionals, who together want to support those living in the Canberra community and region to live long and healthy lives.
We encourage applicants from all areas of our community. We recognise and value the unique strengths, knowledge and skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and with experience of disability, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome the cultural expertise, insight and lived experience, they bring to the design and development of our strategies, policies and programs and the delivery of work at ACTHD.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

The Immunisation Section provides the ACT community with protection against vaccine preventable diseases. This role will assist in the implementation of the National Immunisation Program and ACT Government funded immunisation programs along with the provision of advice and information on immunisation to the ACT community. You will assist in the implementation of initiatives to improve immunisation rates and quality service delivery and distribution of vaccines for the National Immunisation Program and ACT government funded programs to immunisation providers in the ACT.

The Immunisation Administration Officer will work in collaboration with the Immunisation Programs team, Vaccine Management Unit (VMU) and Director of Immunisation to develop and implement operational aspects of immunisation program delivery including data and logistics.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2025 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:

Your current curriculum vitae
A written response (of no more than two pages) addressing the Selection Criteria found under Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities.
Contact details of two referees (one must be a current or recent supervisor).
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2025 with the possibility of permanency.