Description:
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
Immunisation Support Officer
Salary: $70,960.76 per annum
Closing: Friday 25 April 2025
Full time - Permanent
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated, passionate and enthusiastic individual to join Greater Shepparton City Council’s Environmental Health team as the Immunisation Support Officer.
This position would suit someone who is passionate about protecting public health from vaccine preventable diseases, has attention to detail and can work collaboratively with stakeholders and the team.
As part of Council’s Immunisation team, which includes casual pool of immunisation nurses, GPs and other staff within the Environmental Health team, you will organise and deliver councils immunisation program to the community of Greater Shepparton according to the National and Victorian Government funded Immunisation Program.
The successful applicant will have substantial communication and administration experience, preferably in the health sector and deliver a professional, empathetic and quality customer service to members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
For further information about this position, please contact Rebecca Owins, Coordinator - Environmental Health, on (03) 5832 9751.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.