Enhanced MCH Nurse

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Discounted gym access

Job summary

City of Whittlesea invites applications for an Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse PD. You will join a large municipality delivering high‑quality MCH services to families and young children. The role supports vulnerable families, with a focus on growth, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

The position offers a permanent, part-time arrangement (0.63 EFT) with a competitive remuneration package and flexible working options. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an innovative, supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team with an enthusiasm to learn.
• Commitment to family-centric and solution-focused practices and understanding of challenges faced by vulnerable families.
• Strong organisational skills and time management to manage complex tasks and deliver high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the targeted but flexible Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program within established guidelines for families experiencing vulnerabilities and early parenting challenges.
• Provide high quality, evidence-based practice focusing on strengthening parenting capacity, improving family functioning and empowering families.
• Assess, monitor and promote physical, emotional and cognitive development of children aged 0-3 years.
• Develop partnerships with families to identify focus, set goals and implement action plans for improved outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Family-centred care

Time management

Job description

Core Intro

The City of Whittlesea is unique. We are a growing and diverse Council, offering interesting work and exciting opportunities to explore. Here, you will find a team of friendly and authentic people who, together, create a fun and supportive environment. It is a place where the real you is welcomed, your wellbeing is prioritised and your work matters. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow, and can bring a positive energy to share with your talented colleagues, then you might just find your place with us. Here at City of Whittlesea, we take pride in delivering high quality and comprehensive Maternal Child Health programs and services to our community. With a structure that includes Universal and Enhanced MCH teams, multidisciplinary experts (e.g. mental health nurses) and open sessions (e.g. breastfeeding), support and referral pathways are always available. The breadth of our services means you can grow your professional toolkit every day and explore opportunities for rotations, secondments and variety. And all this is possible whilst working life-friendly hours and close to home. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow and enjoy working with friendly and professional colleagues, then you might just find your place with us

The part you will play

As part of the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health team you will work closely with the internal stakeholders/Community. Working on: Delivering the targeted but flexible Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program within the established guidelines, to families experiencing vulnerabilities and early parenting challenges. Providing high quality, evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity, improving family functioning and empowering families to make optimal decisions related to their children’s health and development. Assessing, monitoring and promoting the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children aged 0-3 years. Developing partnership with families to find a focus, set goals and implement action plans for improved outcomes

Let’s talk about you

You will thrive in this role if you: Have the ability to work in an innovative, supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team with an enthusiasm to learn Have a commitment to family-centric and solution-focused practices and comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable families Strong organisational skills and time management will assist you to manage complex tasks, prioritising and completing work commitments and high quality documentation within expected time frames An understanding of the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program guidelines and alignment with the aims and outcomes of the program.

Why you will love working with us

• Permanent, Part time role - 0.63 EFT
• The total remuneration package is $131,977 – 140,078 pro rata + Super + Flexible Working Arrangements
• Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym access
• There are many more benefits available to you, check them out by visiting our website using this link.

Your next steps

This advert is only meant to provide you with an overview, for more details on what makes this a great opportunity, please download the full PD or if you would like to ask questions, please contact Kelly Schupbach 0475 362 743 or Michelle DiBlasi on 0467 199 495. We welcome applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia. The closing date is 12:00am Sunday 18 October 2026. We will review applications as they are received and may organise interviews before the closing date, so don’t delay your application if you are interested. For more information on next steps once you have submitted your application, visit the City of Whittlesea Recruitment page. If you require an adjustmentat any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication.

We recognise that our people are diverse, we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their true selves to work, every day. Research tells us that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria – unlike a majority of candidates who meet significantly fewer requirements. We support and encourage you to apply if you are interested; we’d love to know how your unique experience can enhance our team.

Position Description: Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse PD

We are one of the largest and fastest-growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

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