Maternal & Child Health Nurse Universal (Fixed-Term)

Ballarat City Council; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballarat City Council is seeking a motivated Maternal and Child Health nurse to join our Universal MCH program on a full-time fixed term contract until September 2027 (part-time negotiable). The role involves providing MCH services across six integrated sites and contributing to early years initiatives.

You will hold AHPRA nursing registration and midwifery credentials, with a postgraduate MCH qualification, plus a Victorian Driver's Licence, Working with Children check and police clearance.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA nursing registration and midwifery credentials.
• Postgraduate Qualification in Maternal and Child Health.
• Eligibility to work in Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Provide MCH visits and support families.
• Facilitate first parent groups and outreach.
• Collaborate with integrated services and early years initiatives.
• Participate in planning for vulnerability-targeted activities.
• Engage with six MCH sites across Ballarat.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA nursing registration

Registered midwife

Postgraduate MCH qualification

Tools

MS Office 365

MCH CDIS database

Job description

1 x Full-time (Part-time available upon negotiation) Fixed Term Contract until September 2027.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse to join our vibrant team and fill a Full-time (part-time avalilable upon negotiation) Fixed Term role (until September 2027) within the Universal MCH program.

The MCH team sits within the Family, Youth & Children’s unit and includes provision of KAS visits, facilitating first parent groups, outreach work as required, integrated service collaboration, flexible activities to target vulnerability, and participation in early year’s initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with families, colleagues, welfare and early year’s professionals. You are required to have current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and a registered midwife, and a recognised post graduate Maternal and Child Health qualification to meet employment in Victoria. You need a current Victorian driver’s licence, Working with Children and police check.

A position in the MCH team will involve working from any of the six MCH integrated sites across the City of Ballarat, which are predominantly co-located early learning hubs. To match resourcing requirements and to meet the demands of an expanding MCH program days of work will be determined with the successful applicant.

Key Selection Criteria

• Appropriate qualification and current registration as per position description.
• Demonstrated practice based on respect for the values and rights of clients, self and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of evidence-based practice in the Victorian Maternal and Child Health service including Key Age and Stage Universal Maternal and Child Health
• Specialised knowledge of child health and development, women’s health, and family violence.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Demonstrated commitment to networking and liaison with key community organisations and Government departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team framework responding to changing family needs and service delivery requirements.
• Familiarity with computer MS Office 365 products and Maternal and Child Health CDIS database.

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [e-mail]

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.