Maternal and Child Health Nurse

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Discounted gym access

Child Safe employer

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea is seeking a part-time Maternal and Child Health Nurse to join the MCH team, delivering the Victorian MCH service program in a family-centred way and fostering group activities for new parents.

The role involves supporting student placements and working within universal and enhanced MCH teams, with life-friendly hours and opportunities for rotation. AHPRA RN/Midwife registration and MCH postgraduate qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold AHPRA registration as RN and Midwife.
• Postgraduate qualification in MCH Nursing.
• Knowledge of Victorian MCH program and family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide the Victorian MCH Service Program using family-centred partnership.
• Facilitate group work including new parent groups and drop-ins.
• Support and participate in student clinical placement within MCH Service.

Skills

AHPRA RN and Midwife

MCH Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

AHPRA Division 1 RN and Midwife

Postgraduate in Child Family and Community Health - MCH Nursing

Job description

Employee Type

Employee 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

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

• 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

• 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
• The total remuneration package is $126,431.26.
• Supportive team environment
• Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym access
• Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym access

The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Position Description: 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.

Vision, Purpose and Values Whittlesea 2040

A place for all is our long-term vision for the City of Whittlesea. It guides all our work and future partnerships with the community and others. Our vision, purpose and values all feed into this overarching commitment.

Customer Charter

We're commited to providing excellent service and satisfaction to all community members: residents, businesses, vendors and visitiors. As part of this commitment, we've developed a Customer Charter that outlines the standards of Service you can expect from us.

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.

Please contact Michelle Di Blasi, MCH Service Lead on 0467 199 495.

Please contact Jacinta Kerwood on [e-mail]

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.