• Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Employment Category: Fixed Term to 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extension
• Remuneration: $72,053.59 - $81,660.74 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Immunisation Educator is primarily responsible for planning, preparing, promoting and delivering the immunisation course 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.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Possession of relevant clinical qualification i.e. Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a current Western Australian Working with Children Card.
• Current certificate and experience in administering immunisations.
• Possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of training or presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating programs, including training programs.
• Strong understanding of the ACCHS Model of Care and the importance of the role of Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners.
• Knowledge and/or an understanding of the current trends and issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities throughout the state.
• Strong organisational skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to details and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, collate, organise and analyse data.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally:

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

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community; and
• Can demonstrate their experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector and a strong understanding and commitment to the sectors principles.

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) 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.

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 $72,053.59 - $81,660.74 per annum pro rata plus superannuation plus salary sacrifice. 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 including discounted gym membership
• 13 weeks Long Service leave after 7 years service
• Paid two-week Annual Christmas Closure

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 Emma Corser, People and Culture Administrator 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.