MCH Nurse Team Leader — Clinical Care & Leadership

Department of Health; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusion and diversity

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks an experienced Maternal and Child Health Nurse Team Leader to supervise daily MCH Line operations, lead clinical guidelines development, and liaise with MCH services to support families with newborns to school entry. The role emphasizes leadership, high-quality care, and culturally safe practice within Victoria's health system.

The successful candidate will apply advanced communication and negotiation skills to manage a multidisciplinary team, promote safety, and

Qualifications

• Meets qualification requirements for maternal and child health nurse as per DHHS 2019
• Current AHPRA registration as RN (Division 1) and Midwife
• Postgrad qualification in MCH nursing
• Minimum 5 years of maternal and child health experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct MCH nursing leadership and promote quality and safety
• Lead a high-functioning MCH Line team
• Liaise with MCH services and other health providers
• Coordinate supervision and monitoring of MCH nursing practice

Skills

MCH leadership

Leadership and communication

Liaises with services

Debriefing opportunities

Supervises MCH nursing practice

Education

Registered Nurse (Division 1)

Registered Midwife

Postgraduate degree/diploma in MCH nursing

Job description

The Department of Health seeks an experienced Maternal and Child Health Nurse Team Leader to supervise daily MCH Line operations, lead clinical guidelines development, and liaise with MCH services to support families with newborns to school entry. The role emphasizes leadership, high-quality care, and culturally safe practice within Victoria's health system.

The successful candidate will apply advanced communication and negotiation skills to manage a multidisciplinary team, promote safety, and