Maternal and Child Health Nurse Team Leader
$133,571 - $135,110 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.
About the Role
If you are currently in a Team Leader role and seeking a new challenge, then this could be the place for you.
Are you seeking an opportunity to influence and guide practice to best support a diverse and complex community?
The City of Greater Dandenong have an opportunity for innovative and dynamic Maternal and Child Health Nurse to join our Leadership Team.
The City of Greater Dandenong is centrally located in South East Victoria, providing a range of Maternal and Child Health services to a community that is diverse in both culture and lived experience. We have a strong Early Years Program that fosters support and integration across services and are working towards increased flexibility within the service through both consultation hours and program expansion.
About You
We are seeking a successful applicant that demonstrates:
The successful applicant must hold a current Victorian Registration as Division 1 nurse and midwifery endorsement and MCH qualifications and have specialist knowledge and experience working with families with children 0-school age and the Victorian MCH program and Enhanced service.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To Apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a very brief cover letter. You will be required to answer Key Selection Criteria questions as part of the application process. The final round selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks.
To view a copy of this position description, please click on the links below.
Maternal and Child Health Team Leader Position Description – 607.6 KB
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check, current Victorian Drivers Licence and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Applications close: 5pm, Thursday 3rd April 2025
Further information: Cathie Arndt, 8571 1809
Monthly based
Dandenong, Melbourne, City of Greater Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
Dandenong, Melbourne, City of Greater Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
