About the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Founded 19 years ago, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia’s largest human rights organisation providing support to people seeking asylum. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental and social well being. We champion the rights of people seeking asylum and mobilise a community of compassion to create lasting social and policy change.

We are a value-driven organisation that strives to be part of a change movement that supports people seeking asylum by providing critical services such as assistance with accommodation, food provisions, casework and legal services.

The ASRC movement is proudly supported by a community of committed volunteers and supporters who embrace the organisation’s vision that people seeking asylum can live safely, sustainably, independently and equally.

About The Role

Reporting to the Immunisation Coordinator, the Nurse Immuniser will be responsible for running immunisations sessions to vaccinate clients and provide other related nurse immunisation services at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

The Nurse Immuniser will assist the Clinic Coordinator and the team of volunteer Nurse Immunisers to provide safe vaccination of adults, against a range of vaccine preventable diseases. You will need to demonstrate significant experience in working with healthcare professionals and organisations. Your role requires an excellent knowledge and understanding of the current immunisation schedule and practices.

About You

As a Division 1, registered nurse with previous experience in a similar role, you will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality immunisation services
• Sound knowledge of immunisation practice and procedures including management of adverse events following immunisation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with practice software preferably Medical Director, Pracsoft and Australian Immunisation Registers.

Some knowledge of, or experience in, understanding of the policy context of practice with asylum seekers would be advantageous for this position.

Employee Benefits

Be a part of the largest human rights organisation for refugees and people seeking asylum, In Australia. We recognise and appreciate our incredible staff for their contribution, dedication and passion to support and empower people seeking asylum by providing the following conditions above the relevant modern award:

• The ASRC offers Flexible Working Arrangements, including the ability to work remotely
• Generous Leave (annual Leave Loading of 17.5%)
• Additional discretionary leave provisions including:
  • Bonus Paid Leave over the December-January Holiday Season
  • Paid Pandemic Leave
  • Leave due to Cultural or Religiously Significant Events
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Leave
  • Leave for Staff Seeking Asylum
  • Gender Affirmation Leave
• Free onsite parking
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free)
• Entertainment Packaging (up to $2,650 per year tax free)
• Discounts via HR systems provider at grocery and retail outlets
• 100 metres from Footscray station and buses

Position Description

Please find the Position Description here to address the Selection Criteria (copy and paste into the selection criteria).

Application Process

Only applications that include a CV and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, will be considered.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.