Public Health and Immunisation Support Consultant

Part time .6FTE (22.8 hours per week)

Fixed term contract: to 3 August 2026

Location: Work from anywhere in the western Victoria region - Ballarat region preferred but not essential

Western Victoria Primary Health Network

About Us

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is responsible for increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and coordination of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.

Working together with community and health industry partners, WVPHN is committed to strengthening the primary healthcare system, based on local needs. Our four regional centres in Ballarat, Geelong, Horsham and Warrnambool, drive local engagement and ensure strong rural and regional connections, through the development of local community and clinical councils.

Benefits of working with WVPHN

At WVPHN we celebrate diversity within and outside of our organisation. We consciously remove barriers and enable an environment for all to belong, feel welcome and be heard. This aligns with our organisational values of Respect, Connect and Lead.

We also pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible working place that offers a great range of benefits:

Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment

Professional development allowance ($1,200 per year per FTE) and leave.

Family friendly and flexible working arrangements

Collaboration with passionate, likeminded professionals

Option to purchase additional leave.

Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.

Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

The purpose of the Public Health and Immunisation Support Consultant position is to:

Provide support and undertake activity in relation to the ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination program.

Develop and deliver interventions to support primary care providers to increase uptake of childhood vaccinations.

This is a hybrid role: working across western Victoria. Travel is required for stakeholder engagement, face-face meetings and training. Ideally candidate will be located in Ballarat region, but not essential.

Duties include:

In collaboration with the Partnerships and Public Health team, identify gaps in current support provision and suitable avenues to best support

Vulnerable populations to access COVID-19 vaccinations

Primary care providers to increase uptake of childhood vaccinations within the population

Work with key identified stakeholders to facilitate enhanced access to COVID-19 vaccinations

Be responsible for developing and maintaining all internal and external administrative records associated with childhood immunisations and COVID-19 vaccinations

Complete and submit to the Commonwealth Department of Health all required reporting associated with WVPHN’s COVID-19 Vaccination Activity

Work in partnership to maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders involved in communicable diseases including care pathways, vaccinations and vulnerable populations, community health, sector peak bodies, local government and relevant Victorian Government departmental representatives

Key Selection Criteria (KSC's)

Essential:

Project Management and logistics experience

Ability to succeed in a highly dynamic and changing environment – demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships

Advanced communication skills, emphasising an ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders

Understanding of primary health care and current health care trends and community issues in the Australian context

Experience working in the primary care sector

Qualifications in health or related area and/or relevant professional experience

Knowledge of Australia’s immunisation schedule

Desirable:

Ability to assess complex issues and find a way forward, ensuring all stakeholder positions are considered

Demonstrated experience in engaging, training and coaching primary health care providers to facilitate the implementation of change management programs; quality improvement initiatives and/or new models of care with tangible results

Preparedness to find compromise positions and to reconsider positions as circumstances change

Knowledge of Victoria’s acute health care and primary health care sectors

Knowledge of health stakeholders and local communities in western Victoria

Employment requirements

Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to appointment

A current Victorian driver’s licence

Working rights in Australia (visa, permanent resident, citizen)

How to Apply

This is a highly attractive role and we are keen to find the right person, therefore we will be actively contacting applicants during the recruitment process to shortlist for suitability. Please don’t delay in submitting your interest!

Email applications to [email protected] by: 5pm, Wednesday 27 August 2025

Please include:

CV

Cover letter

Statement addressing all key selection criteria and employment requirements

The full position description, including further detail about the role, is available from our website: https://westvicphn.com.au/about-us/wvphn-careers/

For further information regarding this position, please contact:

Matt Dixon, Director First Nations, Public Health and Equity

E: [email protected]

M: 0435 570 227