Maternal & Child Health Nurse Universal (Fixed-Term)

Council Jobs; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ballarat is seeking a motivated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse to join the Universal MCH program on a full-time fixed-term contract until September 2027, with part-time negotiation.

The role involves KAS visits, facilitating parent groups, outreach, and collaboration across six integrated sites, based in Ballarat's early learning hubs, supporting vulnerable families and early year initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and a registered midwife, and a recognised postgraduate Maternal and Child Health qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice in maternal and child health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide KAS visits and facilitate first parent groups within the Universal MCH program.
• Deliver outreach work and engage in integrated service collaboration.
• Support flexible activities to target vulnerability and participate in early year initiatives.
• Work across six MCH integrated sites in Ballarat, predominantly co-located with early learning hubs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

AHPRA registration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health

Current Victorian Driver's Licence

Tools

MS Office 365

CDIS database

Job description

Maternal & Child Health Nurse Universal (Fixed-Term)

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 avalile upon negotiation) Fixed Term role (until September 2027) within theUniversal MCH program.

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

About you

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

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

Key Selection Criteria

• Appropriatequalification and current registration as per position description.
• Demonstratedpractice based on respect for the values and rights of clients, self andcolleagues.
• Abilityto communicate effectively with families, colleagues and otherprofessionals.
• Demonstratedexperience and understanding of evidence-based practice in the VictorianMaternal and Child Health service including Key Age and Stage UniversalMaternal and Child Health
• Specialisedknowledge of child health and development, women’s health, and familyviolence.
• Demonstratedability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Demonstratedcommitment to networking and liaison with key community organisations andGovernment departments.
• Demonstratedability to work collaboratively within a team framework responding tochanging family needs and service delivery requirements.
• Familiaritywith computer MS Office 365 products and Maternal and Child Health CDISdatabase.

For further information on this position, please contact aUniversal MCH Program Lead Fleur McIlwaine 0408 295 *** or Ellyse Reus 0417 043***, or email *************@ballarat.vic.gov.au

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 ***************@balalrat.vic.gov.au

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.