Vaccination Program Support Officer

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 Support Officer to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Broome, WA, on a full-time basis until June 2026. This position will be responsible for providing essential administrative, logistical, and operational support to ensure the smooth delivery of immunisation services across remote Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley. Working in close partnership with the Vaccination Program Clinician (Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner), this role supports planning, consent and data management, event coordination, and health promotion activities aligned with remote health centres and community vaccination priorities.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate travel itineraries, bookings, and schedules for the immunisation team visiting remote communities
• Assist with organising vaccination clinics and community health promotion events, including setup of equipment (e.g. marquees, chairs, tables) 
• Assist with patient recall by generating and maintaining insight reports and recall lists
• Support audits and reviews of data integrity between patient electronic health record and AIR
• Support the delivery of culturally appropriate health promotion events in partnership with clinic staff and local community members
• Promote events through local networks including schools, radio, and community organisations

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The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience providing high-level administrative support in a health or community service setting and has a strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate travel, clinics, and outreach event logistics.

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 of $70,473 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 $7,8000 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!