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Contents

Introduction 3

City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4

Organisational Values 5

Information for Applicants 6

Recruitment Steps 7

General Conditions of Employment 8

Position Description 9

Address all correspondence to:

Manager People and Culture

City of Launceston

PO Box 396

LAUNCESTON TAS 7250

Email address:

When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word

(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.2

Introduction

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Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania

and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at

the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the

Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning

features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale.

A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage

streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of

old-world and new, tradition and innovation.

The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest municipal councilin terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all themajor facilities of a much larger city, many of which are ownedand operated by the City of Launceston.

The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, includingthe Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Click here to view City of Launceston’s strategic and annualreporting.

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City of Launcestonorganisational chart

The City of Launceston is recognised as

an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian

Government.

An Employer of Choice

is a workplace that demonstrates

contemporary workplace practices and

provides outstanding support for its staff.

The Council employs around 570 employees

across a range of responsibilities.

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Organisational values

At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.

Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our

values at all times.

Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive

workplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if

they are a good fit for you.

 We value clear and open

communication

 We support and encourage each

other

 We recognise individual needs,

experience and strengths

OUR PEOPLEMATTER

 We take pride in our work and

pursue a standard of excellence

 We genuinely listen, and value

collaborative relationships

 We strive towards the best

outcome for our community

 We make responsible and

WE CARE ABOUTOURCOMMUNITY

 We actively seek opportunities to

continuously improve

 We respect and explore different

ideas and perspectives

 We embrace change that leads to

positive outcomes

 We value innovation and creativity

WE BRING AN OPENMIND

 We show care for people and look

out for one another

 We speak up and support others to

be healthy and safe

 We take personal responsibility for

our own health and wellbeing

WE GO HOME SAFEAND WELL

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Information for applicants

When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:

1. Covering letter

2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteriaonly)

3. Resume

4. Availability Schedule

The online Application for Employment can be accessed here(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)

1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why youare applying for the role.

2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. Themost suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge,qualifications, relevant experience, alignment withorganisational values and work attitudes is selected for theposition. Selection is based on the assessment of eachapplication in relation to the selection criteria identified in theposition description. The position description is included later inthis information kit.

The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully performthe role. You must provide a statement that addresses eachhighlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statementshould include examples that demonstrate how you meet eachcriterion.

Please see information here on how to address the SelectionCriteria.

3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, workhistory, special skills, training and competency details andreferees, plus any other information that may support yourapplication. Be clear and informative. Include the names,position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to

submit your application for this role, please contact the People and

Culture Team via email at ,

noting your preferred method of communication and contact

details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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City of Launceston is an equal

opportunity employer. Our

workforce is diverse, inclusive,

flexible and family-friendly.

We value the different

backgrounds, skills and

contributions of all employees

and treat each other and our

community with respect.

We want opportunities at City of

Launceston to be accessible

and attainable to all candidates.

If you are interested in this role

but have concerns about your

suitability, please talk to us

application.

Please read this

information carefully, as it

will help you with the

preparation of your

employment application.

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1. Application received

2. Shortlisting

 Shortlisted applicants will be

contacted by telephone or email

to arrange an interview.

 Unsuccessful candidates will

be advised by email.

3. Interview

4. Pre-Employment Checks:

 Reference Check

 Police Check

 Medical Assessment

 Drug and Alcohol screening

All costs covered by City of Launceston

5. Suitability determination and

preferred candidate identified

6. Letter of Offer

Employee benefits Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options

through St Luke’s Health and BUPA.

 Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support

and counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and

advice for leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family

members.

 We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficiently

flexible to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of

the City of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the

needs of our employees.

 Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic.

 Discounts at the Museum Gift shop.

 Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two

or four week’s additional leave per year to help manage family/carer

responsibilities or other special circumstances.

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General conditionsof employment

Position title Authorised Nurse Immuniser

Employment terms Casual

Working pattern Casual across a 5 day roster (Monday-Friday)

* Please note that availability on Wednesdays is essential.

Total remuneration$57.77 - $65.75 per hour

Superannuation Employer contribution of 12.25%

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 Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leaveper year, plus leave loading.

 Personal leave (for sick and carer’s leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for parttime employees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personalillness/injury or to provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.

 Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at halfpay) parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.

 Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.

The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available here

The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2018 is available here

Position Description

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 6

EMPLOYEE: Vacant

TEAM: Health and Compliance

NETWORK: Community and Place

REPORTS TO: Team Leader Environmental Health

DATE: March 2024

APPROVED BY:

NAME: David Mullenger

POSITION: Manager Health and Compliance

SIGNATURE:

POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)

The purpose of the Environmental Health team is to create and maintain a healthy and sustainable

environment for our community through the promotion and protection of public and environmental

health.

The role of the Authorised Nurse Immuniser is to work as part of the immunisation team to administer

vaccinations to all eligible age groups including infants, children, adolescence, and adults in

accordance with Council's public health immunisation programs.

The role will see the authorised nurse immuniser:

 Participate in all aspects of vaccination including – ordering vaccine and equipment,

assessment, consent, administration, documentation, management of the cold chain, adverse

effects and reporting.

 Have and maintain a thorough knowledge of National and State immunisation programs and

local government public immunisation procedures and practices.

 Use sound judgement and strong communication skills to problem solve, navigate challenging

situations, and deliver a customer-focused outcome.

 Contribute to the review of strategic, policy and process documentation related to the

immunisation program and activities.

 Assist in maintaining and developing a constructive continuous improvement culture within the

team and organisation by actively identifying and participating in opportunities for improvement

and growth.

City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people who share and

display our values

 we value clear and open communication

 we support and encourage each other

 we recognise individual needs, experienceand strengths

 we take pride in our work and pursue astandard of excellence

 we genuinely listen, and value collaborativerelationships

 we strive towards the best outcome for ourcommunity

 we make responsible and sustainabledecisions

 we actively seek opportunities to

continuously improve

 we respect and explore different ideas andperspectives

 we embrace change that leads to positiveoutcomes

 we value innovation and creativity

 we show care for people and look out forone another

 we speak up and support others to behealthy and safe

 we take personal responsibility for our ownhealth and wellbeing

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …

General

City of Launceston's

ValuesBehave in a way that supports the City of Launceston's

values.

 We care about our community

 We bring an open mind

 We go home safe and well

Demonstrates, throughbehaviour, an alignment toand an understanding of ourvalues

Technology Use technology and information to maximise efficiency

and effectiveness.

New and existing technologies

Collaborate Work collaboratively within your team and across

networks.

Support delivery of the Network's strategic and annual

plan actions.

Work with horizontal teams as relevant to technical

Actively participating in team

meetings/tool box meetings,

by offering ideas and

suggestions and providing

feedback

Collaborative opportunities are

sought across Networks

Innovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a culture of

introducing new and improved work practices and

projects within your team and your network.

Improved work practices and

projects.

Technical

services to all eligible

age groups

Responsible for determining the appropriate vaccines

to be administered for eligible clients presenting for

immunisation and to plan for subsequent visits to

complete the current schedule in Tasmania.

Ensure appropriate vaccines and equipment are

ordered, prepared, in date and available for each

immunisation session.

Ensure valid consent prior to vaccination.

Undertake a pre–immunisation assessment of clients.

Provide post immunisation care to clients when

required.

Provide first aid to clients when required.

Ensure maintenance of an effective cold chain in the

storage and transportation of vaccines, according to

the latest edition of the Strive for 5 Guidelines.

Ensure safe environment and infection

control/universal precautions/practices are followed

Vaccinations delivered in

accordance with the latest

Australian Immunisation

Tasmanian schedules and

DHHS program approval

requirements.

Emergency kit and vaccines

are available.

Records are maintained, and

accurate and high quality

documentation is completed

and recorded in accordance

with Council Policy and

legislative requirements.

Assist the team leader with

continuous improvement of

processes and systems.

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …

Maintain accurate and timely records – client record,

attendance record, relevant vaccine batch numbers,

Communicate effectively to clients, colleagues and

members of the public.

Identify and respond to opportunistic immunisation.

Exercise professional judgement and use initiative to

Refer to medical practitioner in areas beyond scope of

practice.

Contribute to the development and review of council

immunisation policy and procedures.

Maintain registration with AHPRA and be registered as

Maintain current working knowledge of relevant

industry developments, legislation and technical

practices.

Participate in CPD

Work Safely with a

Duty of Care for fellow

employees and ensure

procedural compliance

Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with

the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and

Safety Policy and Procedures

While at work, a worker must –

(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health andsafety; and

(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts oromissions do not adversely affect the health andsafety of other persons; and

(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able,with any reasonable instruction that is given by theperson conducting the business or undertaking toallow the person to comply with this Act; and

(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure

of the person conducting the business or undertaking

relating to health or safety at the workplace that has

been notified to workers.

(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)

Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Council may

direct an employee to carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence

and training.

WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK

Yes/No

Working with Vulnerable People Check required? Yes

If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

Organisational

 Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making

 Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions fromothers

 Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives

 Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-care

Position Specific

 Knowledge of legal responsibilities relating to immunisation service provision including

o Director of Public Health program approval

o Australian Immunisation Handbook requirements

o National and State immunisation program schedules and eligibility criteria, including the creation of

 High level of verbal and written communication skills

 Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication and conflict resolution skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a registered nurse

 Current authorisation as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser, with recent and regular experience in theimmunisation of infants, children, adolescents and adults

 Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate (infant and adult) and is competent to manage andreport an Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI)

 Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Manager Manager Health and Compliance

Direct Reports nil

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)

Internal Nature of Relationships

Col staff Working relationship

External Nature of Relationships

Department of Health - Communicable Diseases

Prevention Unit (CDPU)

Information, advice, and reporting

Vaccine and medical suppliers Ordering and providing of vaccines and medical supplies

Schools, students, parents, community GPs and

their staff, Australian Childhood Immunisation

Register (ACIR), and Council staff.

Working relationship

DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS

Public Health Act 1997

Poisons Regulations 2018 Regulations 82 (c) and (d)

Tasmanian Poisons Act 1971 38 (1) (i)

Program Approval

Confidentiality

Staff are

a) Able to access; orb) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals,

organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of asensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.

By accepting this position the employee undertakes:

a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employmentwith City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only bedisclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.

b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise

Agreement.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Expectations of a City of Launceston employee:

 Have strategies in place to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress and maintainprofessionalism;

 Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas; and

 Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop.

Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street

Launceston

T 03 6323 3000

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Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston

T 03 6323 3000

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