Part-Time Student MCH Nurse with Study Support

Mildura Rural City Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time fixed-term to qualification

Study Support Program with paid leave

$1,500 scholarship upon course success

Employee benefits access

Paid study leave days (up to 10)

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council invites applications for a Student Maternal & Child Health Nurse to support health promotion for families with young children. This part-time role combines paid work with unpaid university placement to meet course requirements.

You will contribute to development monitoring, breastfeeding support, and linking families to services while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and Midwife.
• Current enrolment in a postgraduate Maternal & Child Health Nursing course.
• Passion for child development and family wellbeing.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Understanding of Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.
• Willingness to obtain IBCLC and Immunisation Provider certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Sensitivity to multicultural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Current driver’s licence, police check, and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support families with children aged 0–6 years through health promotion and early intervention programs.
• Monitor child development and support breastfeeding initiatives.
• Assist with immunisation programs and connect families with essential services.
• Gain hands-on experience while meeting university practical requirements.

Skills

AHPRA registration (RN & Midwife)

Postgraduate MCH Nursing course

Child development interest

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Child Safe Standards knowledge

IBCLC readiness

Immunisation certification readiness

Team collaboration

Multicultural sensitivity

Driver's licence & WWCC

Education

AHPRA RN & Midwife registration

Postgraduate Maternal & Child Health Nursing course

Job description

Mildura Rural City Council invites applications for a Student Maternal & Child Health Nurse to support health promotion for families with young children. This part-time role combines paid work with unpaid university placement to meet course requirements.

You will contribute to development monitoring, breastfeeding support, and linking families to services while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive multidisciplinary team.