Vaccination Program Clinician

About the Organisation

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.

KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 22 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care.

The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres. The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.

About the Opportunity

KAMS now has an opportunity for a Vaccination Program Clinician to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Broome, WA, on a full-time basis until June 2026. This position will be responsible for delivering culturally safe and responsive immunisation services across the KAMS remote clinics in the Kimberley. This includes vaccine administration, patient education, cold chain management, community engagement, and support for immunisation campaigns. The role is integral to implementing and focusing on improving vaccination uptake, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and supporting rapid public health responses 

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Administer vaccines in line with the Australian Immunisation Handbook and KAMS & Kimberley protocols
• Conduct patient recalls and prioritise high-risk groups
• Participate in public health outbreak response activities and surge vaccination efforts
• Co-design and deliver culturally appropriate health promotion events with community consultation
• Participate in regular clinical audits, including AIR discrepancy reviews
• Support staff education and compliance with infection prevention protocols 

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The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner, eligible for registration with AHPRA and has a recognised immunisation provider training (or willingness to obtain).

Due to the nature of this role a current manual driver’s licence with the capacity to drive a 4WD is required. Additionally, you will need to be able to travel by light aircraft.

Please note: It is a requirement that successful candidates hold a current WA Working With Children Check, and be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS.

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary range of $89,428 - $120,292 plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

• District Allowance $2,920 (single), $5,840 (with dependant)
• Electricity allowance $1,440 p.a pro rata;
• Accommodation allowance $13,000 p.a. pro rata;
• Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,285 p.a. (after 12 months of service); and
• 5 weeks annual leave p.a.; 

Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in stunning outback locations. Make a positive difference — Apply Now!