Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Whittlesea; Whittlesea; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Hybrid working from home

Wellbeing program

Job summary

City of Whittlesea is seeking a Maternal and Child Health Nurse to deliver the Victorian MCH service using a family-centred approach. The role includes facilitating groups for new parents and open sessions, and supporting student placements within the MCH team.

The ideal candidate holds AHPRA Division 1 RN/Midwife registration with postgraduate MCH qualifications, and brings knowledge of primary health care, health promotion and early intervention with diverse families across birth to school age.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and Midwife.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Child Family and Community Health - Maternal Child Health Nursing.
• Knowledge of the Victorian MCH program and primary health care.
• Commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Service Program using a family centred partnership approach.
• Facilitate group work, including new parent groups and drop-in programs.
• Support and participate in student clinical placement within MCH Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Education

AHPRA Division 1 RN/Midwife registration

Postgraduate qualifications in Child Family and Community Health - MCH Nursing

Job description

## Maternal and Child Health NurseApply: Civic Centre: Part time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 18, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR100212Employee Type : Ongoing , Part time 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. **Core Intro** 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 Maternal & Child Health team you will work closely with the community. You will: * Provide the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Service Program using a family centred partnership approach in accordance with the service program guidelines and standards.* Facilitate group work, including new parent groups, drop-in programs, and group-based initiatives* Support and participate in the student clinical placement program within the Maternal and Child Health Service. **Let’s talk about you** You will thrive in this role if you: * Have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and Midwife.* Hold Postgraduate qualifications in Child Family and Community Health- Maternal Child Health Nursing* Have demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide and deliver the Victorian Maternal & Child Health program to the diverse range of families with young children from birth to school age.* Have demonstrated knowledge of primary health care, health promotion and principals of early intervention.* Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of a quality service and continuous improvement.* Bring well-developed communication skills including interpersonal and written skills. **Why you will love working with us** In addition to the role, we also offer a variety of benefits. Here are just a few: * Fixed Term, Part time – Ending 24 September 2027 (0.84 FTE)* The total remuneration package dependant on experience is from Year 1 $106,096 to Year 5 $112,603 + Super + Allowances* Supportive team environment* 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 Michelle Di Blasi, MCH Service Lead on 0467 199 495.** When you are ready to apply just click the button below and attach your resume along with a brief covering letter that explains why you feel the role is right for you and tell us what skills you can bring to the team. We welcome applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work inAustralia. 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 in being considered. For more information on next steps once you have submitted your application, visit the City of Whittlesea Recruitment page. 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. If you require an adjustment at any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication**.** **Why you will love working with us**In addition to the role, we also offer a variety of benefits. Here are just a few:* This is a full time role and provides a monthly or fortnightly RDO for full-time staff – your choice!* Flexible working practices, including hybrid working from home arrangements* Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym accessThe total remuneration package is $126,431.26. 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 contactJacinta Kerwood on [e-mail] When you are ready to apply just click the button below and attached your resume along with a brief covering letter that explains why you feel the role is right for you and tell us what skills you can bring to the team. We welcome applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work inAustralia. We will review applications as they are received and may organise interviews before the closing date, so dont delay your application if you are interested in being considered. For more information on next steps once you have submitted your application, visit the City of Whittlesea Recruitment page.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. If you require an adjustment at any time during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, along with your preferred method of communication**.** The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.